Black-necked Grebes, Houghton Green Flash, Cheshire, 15/3/09.

Great Grey Shrike, Dalton Crags, 11/3/09.

Firecrest, Stanley Park, Blackpool, 7/3/09.

Moon, 5/3/09.

Martin Mere WWT, 4/3/09.

Avocets

Marsh Harrier (imm male)

Hen Harrier (imm male)

A good day on the Mere today with the highlight being

six species of raptor seen, plus an Owl thrown in for good

measure. The list is : Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier,

Peregrine, Merlin, Buzzard, Kestrel and Barn Owl. Also,

25 Avocets were back on the reserve.

Siskins, Garden, 1/3/09.