tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486977009193147596.post5227795815904659208..comments2023-05-06T04:02:21.124-07:00Comments on Local Birding for Local People: Staffordshire Moorlands, Swallow MossRichard Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13906638029090606852noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486977009193147596.post-36260076503626647152008-02-13T16:06:00.000-08:002008-02-13T16:06:00.000-08:00Hello MartynSomehow the word "cobblers" comes to m...Hello Martyn<BR/><BR/>Somehow the word "cobblers" comes to mind, and I don't mean fixing shoes!<BR/><BR/>It's a shame there are no more Black Grouse up there.<BR/><BR/>RichardRichard Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906638029090606852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486977009193147596.post-66363287608295981742008-02-13T11:12:00.000-08:002008-02-13T11:12:00.000-08:00The older birders (ok so I was there) in the regio...The older birders (ok so I was there) in the region will all have seen the cracking pale Rough-legged Buzzard that frequented the slope behind the top road at Swallow Moss. Sorry don't mean upset you, but blimey what a bird. Come to think of it the Black Grouse were also showing then...GrippedMartyn Yapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890985994327047270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486977009193147596.post-80953336050585978392008-02-11T13:19:00.000-08:002008-02-11T13:19:00.000-08:00Hi Simon, to be honest although I live in Brum, I ...Hi Simon, to be honest although I live in Brum, I tend to travel to a lot of places in Worcs, Warks and Staffs as I prefer the birding. In W Mids itself there's Sandwell Valley, Stubbers Green near Walsall (never been but good gulls there lately), Marsh Lane in Solihull (permit needed), Bartley Resevoir and Sheepwash Urban park (never been there either). Hope this helps. <BR/><BR/>KayKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999006796903759275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486977009193147596.post-75485340949205852092008-02-11T12:07:00.000-08:002008-02-11T12:07:00.000-08:00Hello SimonIt depends if there's anything in parti...Hello Simon<BR/><BR/>It depends if there's anything in particular you want to see. There's Sandwell Valley RSPB reserve. I don't venture into the west midlands that often. Perhaps Kay from "Brightside Birding" blog might have some ideas?Richard Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906638029090606852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486977009193147596.post-54622548307699264602008-02-10T13:42:00.000-08:002008-02-10T13:42:00.000-08:00Hi Richard, I'm hearing a lot about Swallow Moss l...Hi Richard, I'm hearing a lot about Swallow Moss lately, what with the Harriers and now the RL Buzzard and the Shrike. We're hoping to head up there soon, perhaps next weekend if the weather stays ok. have you got any tips for spotting Red Grouse there?<BR/><BR/>Enjoying your blog - keep it up :)<BR/><BR/>Kay (Brightside Birding)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999006796903759275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486977009193147596.post-87831981932282648852008-02-10T11:03:00.000-08:002008-02-10T11:03:00.000-08:00do you know to any good birding sites around west ...do you know to any good birding sites around west midlandsgeoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915815270647385199noreply@blogger.com