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Birding Group Visit To Macclesfield Forest 14th May 2013

Birding Group Visit To Macclesfield Forest 14th May 2013

Despite the weather forecast being a bit iffy, we went out to Macclesfield Forest and the weather was kind to us remaining dry and sunny if a bit windy. We parked up at the bottom of the woods next to the reservoir and walked up into the woods. The first impression was of Song Thrushes singing everywhere – though, strangely, we did not manage to any. Chiffchaffs were plentiful but it was for Redstarts and Pied Flycatchers we were hoping to see. Continue reading