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in search of the Ribble Estuary’s amazing birdlife
THE Ribble Estuary offers an
amazing chance to see a variety of wild birds in their natural
environment.
The RSPB will be leading guided walks to look for some of these
birds over the next few weeks. The walks will be in the Clifton
area, between Preston and Freckleton.
The first of the free walks of the season is on Monday 1 May. The
walks will go across areas not normally open to the public, so they
provide a one-off opportunity to see normally hidden parts of the
estuary.
Some birds, like the black-tailed godwit and knot, are fast flying,
colourful and occur in flocks of many hundreds, often thousands.
They glean a precarious survival from the food-rich tidal mud banks
of the estuary.
Others such as corn buntings and tree sparrows are smaller and often
harder to find in their farmland habitat where they nest and feed
through the spring and over the winter. The distinctive song of the
corn bunting, sounding like a bunch of jangling keys, can still be
heard on farmland along the Ribble shore.
While on areas of damp grassland and marsh, the tumbling displays of
lapwing are accompanied by their peeee-wit calls. In many areas,
these birds have declined, but the Ribble offers a local stronghold.
Black-tailed godwits are rare breeding birds in the UK, but a few
pairs can be found with the lapwings around the Ribble marshes.
Carol Coupe, RSPB godwit project officer, said:- “The Ribble estuary
is well known for its amazing wealth of important wildlife. These
walks will provide an excellent opportunity to see birds in an area
that is not normally open to the public and we are grateful to the
landowners for allowing us access to their land.“
Andrew Gouldstone, RSPB Area Conservation Manager, said:-
“These guided walks are an exciting part of the local Godwit
Nestwatch Project, and we are extremely grateful to United Utilities
and Cory Ibstock for supporting this work. We are all eagerly
awaiting the return of the nesting godwits. The Nestwatch Project
provides daily protection for the rare nesting black tailed godwits,
who’s eggs are targeted by unscrupulous egg thieves. The project
relies on support from the local community and anyone interested in
helping with the wardening please contact Carol Coupe on 01995
642251”.
The guided walks will last about 2 ½ hours, and will start at 10 am.
Walks will also be held on 9 and 17 May, and 1, 9, and 17 June 2006.
As numbers are strictly limited to 20, booking is essential by
ringing the RSPB on 01484 861148 or by email to
anna.sugrue@rspb.org.uk. Details of where to meet
will be provided when bookings are made.
Walkers are advised to take food and drink, and binoculars,
waterproofs, warm clothing and stout footwear. |
Cream &
Hacienda @ Nation
Saturday 27 May 2006, Bank Holiday Weekend!
THE sun is finally shining and
the temperature is finally rising! After a fantastic Easter event @
Nation in April we are pleased to announce the 2nd gig of the year
for Cream @ Nation on Saturday 27 May Bank Holiday Weekend.
Warming things up for their exclusive hospitality arena at this
years Creamfields festival the Hacienda & Cream unite once again.
The Hacienda is synonymous in the fabric of club culture history.
Millions passed through its doors and millions more know of its
history via the film 24 hour party people. For those lucky enough to
have experienced the Hacienda, the Courtyard is the place to be,
giving you a rare chance to relive the memories, for others not so
fortunate , this will give you an opportunity to hear the music by
the DJs who rocked it first time round! Headlined by the infamous
Peter Hook, a legend in his own right and New Orders flamboyant
Bassist, Hooky as he is affectionately known will be playing an
exclusive New Order DJ set, joining in the madness is Cream
favourite Graeme Park, we also see a long awaited return from Bugged
Out! Resident Justin Robertson, and Hacienda originals Jon Da Silva,
Dave Haslam and Tom Wainwright!
The Main Room is very much a dutch invasion bringing together the
best talent trance has to offer. Tying things in with our Ibiza
activity this quartet will all be performing at our weekly parties
at Amnesia during the summer season. The master himself Ferry
Corsten, returns joined by the energetic Marco V. And to culminate
their ‘Around The World in 80 Days’ Tour with a bang Cor Fijneman
and Mark Norman will be performing back2back. All ably assisted by
our very own Gareth Wyn.
Seb Fontaine and his hugely successful club night Type make there
way up north and will be hosting the Annexe. Type & Cream is all
about the music and this Annexe line up is guaranteed to break in
your Converse! We welcome back X-Press2 who have consistently
delivered blistering six deck sets over the years, technically
perfect and no doubt packing a punch with their deep house! All will
be joined by Richard Dindsdale, Lee Ellis & Anthony Probyn.
You’ll be lost in the music before you know it! Line up:-
MAIN ROOM
Ferry Corsten; Marco V; Mark Norman; Cor Fijneman; Gareth Wyn
COURTYARD
Hacienda & Cream Classics presents...
Peter Hook (New Order DJ Set); Graeme Park; Justin Robertson; Jon Da
Silva; Dave Haslam; Tom Wainwright
ANNEXE
TYPE presents… Seb Fontaine; X-Press 2; Richard Dinsdale; Lee Ellis
& Anthony Probyn
EVENT DETAILS:-
Location:- Nation, Wolstenholme Square, (Off Slater Street),
Liverpool,
Times:- 10pm to 6am (6am Bar Licence granted), last entry 1am.
Price:- £12.50+BF (NUS)/£15+BF, more on the door,
Info:-
www.cream.co.uk
Tel:- 0870 2427 326
Dresscode:- Strictly No Sportswear, trainers ok |
