A classic migrant of south and east coast hotspots (I remember seeing 3 at Portland Bill one time!), a Wryneck near home is always a bit special.
Fifteen years ago one decided to do some shopping at Middlebrook, Horwich, and showed stupidly well by the side of a road!
Fast forward, and an excellent find by Peter Webb, meant another chance to watch a local Wryneck.
Brief, but very, very close views on Tuesday were nice - but the definite views were all on the Manc side of the border. A plentiful supply of Ants has meant that it has hung around. Time to see it again, and hopefully this time in the Chorley area...
A bit of patience and eventually the Wryneck flew into the pines on the Lancs side 😀 Then onto the grass before onto a post for cracking views. Alas, the fieldcraft of some left a bit to be desired, and I decided to make my exit as the bird was chased along the lane. Glad to know it was being seen later on.
