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Decembers Weather records.
2011 Weather Records.
Moth Records of Rope, Crewe, Cheshire.
Wednesday 21 December 2011
Monday 5 December 2011
SWAN RINGING IN CHESHIRE IN NOVEMBER 2011
A total of 18 Swan were ringed in Cheshire in November 2011.
1 was ringed at Acre Dell Pools near Congleton = CCA8 a female of unknown age.
1 was ringed at Astbury near Congleton = CCA9 a third year female.
1 was ringed at Bowden Hall near Alsager = CBX7 a female cygnet.
4 were ringed at Hankelow Hall near Audlem = CCA2, CCA4, CCA6, CCC4. All were cygnets, two of each sex.
4 were ringed at Hargrave Hall near Chester = CBX9, CCA0, CCC1, CCC2. All were female cygnets.
2 were ringed at Ledsham Hall on the Wirral = CBX6, CCC0. Both were female cygnets.
1 was ringed on the Manchester Ship Canal near Ellesmere Port = CCA5 was a female cygnet.
1 was ringed at the Nantwich Boating Lake = CCA5 a female of unknown age.
1 was ringed at Rode Heath on the Canal = CCC5 a female of unknown age.
2 were ringed at Spike Island in North Cheshire = CCA1, CCA3 Both cygnets, one of each sex.
Unfortunately 4 deaths have been reported.
Around the County the highest counts received are listed below.
Acre Dell Pools near Congleton = 42 on 27-11-11.
Astbury, Congleton = 15 on 27-11-11.
Doddington near Nantwich = 31 on 7-11-11.
Middlewich Canal = 37 on 28-11-11.
Nantwich Boating Lake = 14 on 19-11-11.
Quoisley Meres near Whitchurch = 42 on 21-11-11.
Redes Mere near Macclesfield = 14 on 19-11-11.
1 was ringed at Acre Dell Pools near Congleton = CCA8 a female of unknown age.
1 was ringed at Astbury near Congleton = CCA9 a third year female.
1 was ringed at Bowden Hall near Alsager = CBX7 a female cygnet.
4 were ringed at Hankelow Hall near Audlem = CCA2, CCA4, CCA6, CCC4. All were cygnets, two of each sex.
4 were ringed at Hargrave Hall near Chester = CBX9, CCA0, CCC1, CCC2. All were female cygnets.
2 were ringed at Ledsham Hall on the Wirral = CBX6, CCC0. Both were female cygnets.
1 was ringed on the Manchester Ship Canal near Ellesmere Port = CCA5 was a female cygnet.
1 was ringed at the Nantwich Boating Lake = CCA5 a female of unknown age.
1 was ringed at Rode Heath on the Canal = CCC5 a female of unknown age.
2 were ringed at Spike Island in North Cheshire = CCA1, CCA3 Both cygnets, one of each sex.
Unfortunately 4 deaths have been reported.
Around the County the highest counts received are listed below.
Acre Dell Pools near Congleton = 42 on 27-11-11.
Astbury, Congleton = 15 on 27-11-11.
Doddington near Nantwich = 31 on 7-11-11.
Middlewich Canal = 37 on 28-11-11.
Nantwich Boating Lake = 14 on 19-11-11.
Quoisley Meres near Whitchurch = 42 on 21-11-11.
Redes Mere near Macclesfield = 14 on 19-11-11.
Friday 2 December 2011
November 2011 Weather Records for Rope, Crewe, Cheshire
All Temperatures in degrees Centigrade.
Lowest Night Temperature = - 1.8 = 7-11-11.
Highest Day Temperature = 14.7 = 2-11-11.
Average Minimum Monthly for November = 6.2.
Average Maximum Monthly for November = 12.4.
Highest Wind Gust Speed = 40 MPH - SSW - 27-11-11.
Sunshine = 97.2 Hours.
November Rainfall = 2.25 inches / 20.73 mm.
Total Rainfall for 2011 = 20.73 inches.
Rainfall Records from recording at Rope near Crewe over 32 years.
Driest year recorded = 16.68 inches = 1995.
Wettest year recorded = 37.92 inches = 2000.
Mean average Rainfall = 26.02 inches.
Lowest Night Temperature = - 1.8 = 7-11-11.
Highest Day Temperature = 14.7 = 2-11-11.
Average Minimum Monthly for November = 6.2.
Average Maximum Monthly for November = 12.4.
Highest Wind Gust Speed = 40 MPH - SSW - 27-11-11.
Sunshine = 97.2 Hours.
November Rainfall = 2.25 inches / 20.73 mm.
Total Rainfall for 2011 = 20.73 inches.
Rainfall Records from recording at Rope near Crewe over 32 years.
Driest year recorded = 16.68 inches = 1995.
Wettest year recorded = 37.92 inches = 2000.
Mean average Rainfall = 26.02 inches.
Tuesday 29 November 2011
Monday 7 November 2011
Swan Ringing in Cheshire in October 2011
They following swans were ringed.
CBX0 (male cygnet) + CBX9 (male cygnet) + CCC1 (female cygnet) + CCC2 (female cygnet) on
21-10-11 at Hargrave Hall near Chester.
CBV4 (female cygnet) + CBX7 (male cygnet) on 22-10-11 at Bowden Hall.
CCC6 (third year female) + CCC7 (retrapped male of unknown age) + CCC8 (retrapped male of unknown age) on 23-10-11 at Acre Dell pools, Congleton.
CCC9 (female cygnet) + CCD0 (female cygnet) on 24-10-11 at the Canal in Middlewich.
CBX0 (male cygnet) + CBX9 (male cygnet) + CCC1 (female cygnet) + CCC2 (female cygnet) on
21-10-11 at Hargrave Hall near Chester.
CBV4 (female cygnet) + CBX7 (male cygnet) on 22-10-11 at Bowden Hall.
CCC6 (third year female) + CCC7 (retrapped male of unknown age) + CCC8 (retrapped male of unknown age) on 23-10-11 at Acre Dell pools, Congleton.
CCC9 (female cygnet) + CCD0 (female cygnet) on 24-10-11 at the Canal in Middlewich.
Wednesday 2 November 2011
October 2011 Weather Records for Rope, Crewe, Cheshire.
All Temperatures in degrees Centigrade.
Lowest Night Temperature = +2.7 = 19-10-11.
Highest Day Temperature = 28.8 = 1-10-11.
Average Minimum Monthly Temperature = 9.1.
Average Maximum Monthly Temperature = 16.4.
Highest Gust Speed = 33 MPH - WSW on 10-10-11.
Rainfall = 2.5 inches = 62.6 mm.
Total Rainfall for year = 18.4 inches.
Total Sunshine for October = 120 Hours.
Lowest Night Temperature = +2.7 = 19-10-11.
Highest Day Temperature = 28.8 = 1-10-11.
Average Minimum Monthly Temperature = 9.1.
Average Maximum Monthly Temperature = 16.4.
Highest Gust Speed = 33 MPH - WSW on 10-10-11.
Rainfall = 2.5 inches = 62.6 mm.
Total Rainfall for year = 18.4 inches.
Total Sunshine for October = 120 Hours.
Friday 21 October 2011
Cheshire Swan Study Group News Letter October 2011
Since my last Report in June, the Swan Study Group has ringed a total of 88 Swans including 49 cygnets, 26 adults, 10 second year birds and 3 third year birds. Of these 12 were retraps.
The maximum counts offlocks of Mute Swanssince June are as follow.
Acre Dell Pools, Congleton = 57 on 4th June, 47 on 7th July, 44 on 14th August and 43 on 23rd September.
Astbury, Congleton =26 on 15th Augustand 9 on 25th September.
Bottom Flash, Winsford = 8 on 27th August.
Comber Mere = 20 on 17th July and 47 on 2nd August.
Doddington Mere, Nanwich = 50 on 28th June, 53 on 14th July, 50 on 7th August and 21on 29th September.
Nantwich Boating Lake = 14 on 12th June, 13 on 28th July, 15 on 14th August and 18 on 6th Sptember.
QuoisleyMeres near Whitchurch = 35 on 18th September.
Redes Mere, Macclesfield = 20 on 30th July and 9 on 29th August.
River Dee, Cheste r= 5 on 28th June, 9 on 12th July and 10 on 7th August.
Interesting Movements.
CT95(G) ringed as a male of unknown age on 11-8-07 at Doddington Mere near Nantwich.
Seen at Doddington on 6-6-08 and Acre Dell Pools, Congleton on 1-1-11.
Latest sighting on 26-9-11on River Avo, Eckington near Pershore, Worcestershire = 106 Kms.
Breeding in South Cheshire.
The Swan Study Group found 21 pairs of which 13 hatched 54 cygnets.Of these 28 are known to be alive at 1-10-11.
The maximum counts offlocks of Mute Swanssince June are as follow.
Acre Dell Pools, Congleton = 57 on 4th June, 47 on 7th July, 44 on 14th August and 43 on 23rd September.
Astbury, Congleton =26 on 15th Augustand 9 on 25th September.
Bottom Flash, Winsford = 8 on 27th August.
Comber Mere = 20 on 17th July and 47 on 2nd August.
Doddington Mere, Nanwich = 50 on 28th June, 53 on 14th July, 50 on 7th August and 21on 29th September.
Nantwich Boating Lake = 14 on 12th June, 13 on 28th July, 15 on 14th August and 18 on 6th Sptember.
QuoisleyMeres near Whitchurch = 35 on 18th September.
Redes Mere, Macclesfield = 20 on 30th July and 9 on 29th August.
River Dee, Cheste r= 5 on 28th June, 9 on 12th July and 10 on 7th August.
Interesting Movements.
CT95(G) ringed as a male of unknown age on 11-8-07 at Doddington Mere near Nantwich.
Seen at Doddington on 6-6-08 and Acre Dell Pools, Congleton on 1-1-11.
Latest sighting on 26-9-11on River Avo, Eckington near Pershore, Worcestershire = 106 Kms.
Breeding in South Cheshire.
The Swan Study Group found 21 pairs of which 13 hatched 54 cygnets.Of these 28 are known to be alive at 1-10-11.
Sunday 2 October 2011
September 2011 Weather Records for Rope, Crewe, Cheshire
All Temperatures in degrees Centigrade.
Lowest Night Temperature = 6.7 on 15th.
Highest Day Temperature = 28.8 on 30th.
Average Minimum Monthly Temperature = 10.9.
Average Maximum Monthly Temperature = 19.9.
Highest Wind Gust Speed = 38 MPH - WSW - 12th.
Rainfall = 37.9 mm = 1.52 inches.
Total Rainfall for the Year = 15.98 inches.
Sunshine = 187.3 Hours.
Lowest Night Temperature = 6.7 on 15th.
Highest Day Temperature = 28.8 on 30th.
Average Minimum Monthly Temperature = 10.9.
Average Maximum Monthly Temperature = 19.9.
Highest Wind Gust Speed = 38 MPH - WSW - 12th.
Rainfall = 37.9 mm = 1.52 inches.
Total Rainfall for the Year = 15.98 inches.
Sunshine = 187.3 Hours.
Tuesday 27 September 2011
Cheshire Swan ringing week ending 25-9-11
Owing to a weeks holiday birdwatching on the Somerset levels I have less time to be out in the field with swans. But did manage to see Marsh Harrier and Hobby when down in Somerset.
Swans - On monday 19th, I was at RSPCA, Stapeley Grange instructing my trainee to ring swans. Between us we ringed 16 cygnets ready to be released.
On tuesday 20th, I caught and ringed a third year female at Nantwich Boating Lake(CBT7).
On sunday 25th, I visited Acre Dell Pools, Congleton where there were 43 Mutes. There were none that needed ringing. I then moved on to Astbury mere and retrapped a swan with only a BTO ring on it. This swan was a female of unknown age now CBX4. At Astbury I counted 9 swans.
Swans - On monday 19th, I was at RSPCA, Stapeley Grange instructing my trainee to ring swans. Between us we ringed 16 cygnets ready to be released.
On tuesday 20th, I caught and ringed a third year female at Nantwich Boating Lake(CBT7).
On sunday 25th, I visited Acre Dell Pools, Congleton where there were 43 Mutes. There were none that needed ringing. I then moved on to Astbury mere and retrapped a swan with only a BTO ring on it. This swan was a female of unknown age now CBX4. At Astbury I counted 9 swans.
Sunday 4 September 2011
Swan Ringing in Cheshire week ending 3-9-11
This week I haven't ringed any Swans but have been monitory Moulting Flocks.
Over this summer I have been watching two main flocks. One at Nantwich Boating Lake where the total has been as low as 12 in June to the present level of 15 on this tuesday. All swans there are ringed.
On friday morning I went to Doddington mere where in March there were only two swans, 36 in May and peaking to 50 in August. The total is down to 19 now. Not all the swans are ringed here as getting close to the swans is difficult.
Over this summer I have been watching two main flocks. One at Nantwich Boating Lake where the total has been as low as 12 in June to the present level of 15 on this tuesday. All swans there are ringed.
On friday morning I went to Doddington mere where in March there were only two swans, 36 in May and peaking to 50 in August. The total is down to 19 now. Not all the swans are ringed here as getting close to the swans is difficult.
Friday 2 September 2011
August 2011 Weather Records for Rope, Crewe, Cheshire
All temperature in Degrees Centigrade.
Lowest Night Temperature = 6.0 on 18th.
Highest Day Temperature = 25.6 on 1st.
Average Minimum Monthly Temperature = 10.8.
Average Maximum Monthly Temperature = 20.1.
Highest Wind Gust Speed = 29 MPH - SSW on 10th.
Rainfall = 54.6mm or 2.18 inches.
Total year Rainfall = 361.5mm or 14.46 inches.
Sunshine = 220.3 hours.
Lowest Night Temperature = 6.0 on 18th.
Highest Day Temperature = 25.6 on 1st.
Average Minimum Monthly Temperature = 10.8.
Average Maximum Monthly Temperature = 20.1.
Highest Wind Gust Speed = 29 MPH - SSW on 10th.
Rainfall = 54.6mm or 2.18 inches.
Total year Rainfall = 361.5mm or 14.46 inches.
Sunshine = 220.3 hours.
Monday 29 August 2011
Swan Ringing in Cheshire week ending 27-8-2011
On monday 22nd I went to the canal at the Shady Oak near Tarporley, where I caught and ringed seven cygnets(CBP6/7/8/9+CBS0/1/3). These included three females and four males. I also caught both adults and added rings to the Cob(CBS2).
On friday 26th, a friend and I were in the Chester area where we caught and ringed 3 cygnets (CBS4/5/6). These were two females and a male on the canal in Waverton. These cygnets were three out of six hatched on Christleton pool. This pool has quite a history of breeding since 1990. We also caught both adults and replaced their Darvic rings(CBS7/8).
We then moved on to the River Dee in Chester where we caught and ringed four adult swans(CBS9/CBT0/CBT1/CBT2). These were two females and two males.
We next went to the Chester canal basin and caught three out of four cygnets(CBT3/CBT4/CBT6). these included two females and a male. We caught and ringed the pen(CBT5). A good mornings ringing.
On friday 26th, a friend and I were in the Chester area where we caught and ringed 3 cygnets (CBS4/5/6). These were two females and a male on the canal in Waverton. These cygnets were three out of six hatched on Christleton pool. This pool has quite a history of breeding since 1990. We also caught both adults and replaced their Darvic rings(CBS7/8).
We then moved on to the River Dee in Chester where we caught and ringed four adult swans(CBS9/CBT0/CBT1/CBT2). These were two females and two males.
We next went to the Chester canal basin and caught three out of four cygnets(CBT3/CBT4/CBT6). these included two females and a male. We caught and ringed the pen(CBT5). A good mornings ringing.
Tuesday 23 August 2011
Swan Ringing in Cheshire Week ending 20-8-11
On monday 15th, I went to Acre Dell Pool, Congleton to look at the flock of 44 swans. I ringed two swans of unknown age CBN5(m) + CBN6(f).
I then went to Astbury mere, Congleton and caught two swans both had BTO rings on them and I added CBN7(m) to one which turns out that it was ringed at Stirchly near Newport in Shropshire on 18-9-06. The second one was ringed at Bowden Hall near Rode Heath as female cygnet on 26-10-10. I added CBN8(f).
On the 16th, a friend and I went to Aquaduct Marina near Church Minshull where we caught and ringed 4 cygnets(CBN9,CBP0,CBP1 and CBP2). All proved to be males. We also caught a Cob which had been in the area since last year(CBP3). These four cygnets were hatched at Swanley Marina near Nantwich and had somehow managed to get themselves to this Marina.
On the 20th, I ringed a cygnet(CBP4) and the father (CBP5) on the canal in Wrenbury.This male cygnet was one of six hatched on a private pool nearby. The Cob killed four of the cygnets, one was taken to RSPCA, Stapeley and so far the remainding one has survived so far.
I then went to Astbury mere, Congleton and caught two swans both had BTO rings on them and I added CBN7(m) to one which turns out that it was ringed at Stirchly near Newport in Shropshire on 18-9-06. The second one was ringed at Bowden Hall near Rode Heath as female cygnet on 26-10-10. I added CBN8(f).
On the 16th, a friend and I went to Aquaduct Marina near Church Minshull where we caught and ringed 4 cygnets(CBN9,CBP0,CBP1 and CBP2). All proved to be males. We also caught a Cob which had been in the area since last year(CBP3). These four cygnets were hatched at Swanley Marina near Nantwich and had somehow managed to get themselves to this Marina.
On the 20th, I ringed a cygnet(CBP4) and the father (CBP5) on the canal in Wrenbury.This male cygnet was one of six hatched on a private pool nearby. The Cob killed four of the cygnets, one was taken to RSPCA, Stapeley and so far the remainding one has survived so far.
Monday 22 August 2011
Camera Trap Photos
The Camera Trap photos of Foxes were taken at a private site in Stapeley near Nantwich.
Sunday 14 August 2011
Swan ringing in South Cheshire week ending 13-8-11.
This week the Swan Study Group has ringed 3 swans.
Two swans were ringed on 5-8-11 at Nantwich Boating Lake. Both were second year males. They were ringed as CBN3 and CBN4.
The third swan was a very small female cygnet ringed on 11-8-11 at Wychwood Golf Course near Crewe. No Darvic ring was put on, only a BTO metal ring.
Friday morning was spent searching for a brood of 5 cygnets to no avail. I have recently found out that they have been seen several miles away near Church Minshull near Crewe. I hope to ring them next week.
Two swans were ringed on 5-8-11 at Nantwich Boating Lake. Both were second year males. They were ringed as CBN3 and CBN4.
The third swan was a very small female cygnet ringed on 11-8-11 at Wychwood Golf Course near Crewe. No Darvic ring was put on, only a BTO metal ring.
Friday morning was spent searching for a brood of 5 cygnets to no avail. I have recently found out that they have been seen several miles away near Church Minshull near Crewe. I hope to ring them next week.
Saturday 6 August 2011
Swan ringing in South Cheshire Week ending 6-8-11
Mute Swans.
Barbridge Canal near Nantwich = one male cygnet = CBN1 (G).
Doddington mere near Nantwich = 1 second year female = CBN2 (G). There are 50 Mute Swans here in the Moult flock.
Nantwich Boating Lake = 2 second year males = CBN3(G) and CBN4(G).
Barbridge Canal near Nantwich = one male cygnet = CBN1 (G).
Doddington mere near Nantwich = 1 second year female = CBN2 (G). There are 50 Mute Swans here in the Moult flock.
Nantwich Boating Lake = 2 second year males = CBN3(G) and CBN4(G).
Tuesday 2 August 2011
July 2011 Weather Records for Rope, Crewe, Cheshire
All temperatures in degrees Centigrade.
Lowest Night Temperature = 2.9 Degrees on 11-7-11.
Highest Day Temperature = 28.7 Degrees on 26-7-11.
Average Minimum Monthly Temperature = 10.3 Degrees.
Average Maximum Monthly Temperature = 20.7 Degrees.
Highest Gust Speeds = 25 MPH - S - 5-7-11 and 25 MPH - WSW on 16-7-11.
Rainfall = 1.87 inches/ 46.7 mm.
Total for year = 12.8 inches/320mm.
Sunshine = 265.8 hours.
Lowest Night Temperature = 2.9 Degrees on 11-7-11.
Highest Day Temperature = 28.7 Degrees on 26-7-11.
Average Minimum Monthly Temperature = 10.3 Degrees.
Average Maximum Monthly Temperature = 20.7 Degrees.
Highest Gust Speeds = 25 MPH - S - 5-7-11 and 25 MPH - WSW on 16-7-11.
Rainfall = 1.87 inches/ 46.7 mm.
Total for year = 12.8 inches/320mm.
Sunshine = 265.8 hours.
Tuesday 26 July 2011
Cygnet ringing in South Cheshire - 25-7-11
Two members of the Cheshire Swan Study Group successfully caught and ringed 9 Cygnets this morning.
5 Cygnets were ringed at Swanley Marina near Nantwich. These cygnets were hatched at Bache House near Nantwich.
6 Cygnets were ringed near the Hack Green canal near Nantwich. These cygnets were hatchad at Overwater Marina near Audlem.
More Cygnet ringed to come over the next month.
5 Cygnets were ringed at Swanley Marina near Nantwich. These cygnets were hatched at Bache House near Nantwich.
6 Cygnets were ringed near the Hack Green canal near Nantwich. These cygnets were hatchad at Overwater Marina near Audlem.
More Cygnet ringed to come over the next month.
Saturday 2 July 2011
June 2011 Weather Records for Rope, Crewe, Cheshire.
All temperatures in degrees C.
Lowest Night Temperature = 2.9 C = 11-6-11.
Highest Day Temperature = 28.7 C = 26-6-11.
Average Minimum Temperature = 8.8 C.
Average Maximum Temperature = 23.8 C.
Highest Gust Speed = 27 MPH = SW = 8-6-11.
Rainfall = 60.1 mm / 2.4 inches.
Total Rainfall for this year = 260.25 mm / 10.41 inches.
Sunshire = 268.7 hours.
Lowest Night Temperature = 2.9 C = 11-6-11.
Highest Day Temperature = 28.7 C = 26-6-11.
Average Minimum Temperature = 8.8 C.
Average Maximum Temperature = 23.8 C.
Highest Gust Speed = 27 MPH = SW = 8-6-11.
Rainfall = 60.1 mm / 2.4 inches.
Total Rainfall for this year = 260.25 mm / 10.41 inches.
Sunshire = 268.7 hours.
Monday 27 June 2011
Cheshire Swan Study Group News Letter June 2011
Since my last News letter the swan study group has ringed a total of 42 swans including 7 adults, 26 second year, 3 third year and 6 retraps.
The Maximum counts of flocks of (mute) swans since February are as follows.
Acre Dell Pools, Congleton = 73 on 14th February, 63 on 6th March and 54 on 2nd May.
Astbury Mere, Congleton = 13 on 2nd May.
Baddiley Meres, Nantwich = 13 on 15th May.
Barmere, nr Whitchurch = 23 on 19th April.
Fields near Comber Mere, Nantwich = 29 on 22nd February(including 7 Whooper Swans) and 16 on 13th March.
Comber Mere, near Nantwich = 19 on 15th May.
Doddington Mere, Nantwich = 2 on 15th February, 2 on 18th March, 7 on 22nd April and 36 on 20th May.
Middlewich Canal = 50 on 12th February.
Nantwich Boating Lake = 16 on 12th February, 16 on 8th March, 15 on 26 April and 15 on 3rd May.
River Dee, Chester = 4 on 2nd + 18th February, 4 on 3rd March, 6 on 26 April and 4 on 30th May.
Interesting Movements.
CBD6(G) was originally ringed as a second year male on 19-1-05 at Llandrindod Wells Lake. Then reringed with the above Darvic Ring on the canal in Middlewich on 13-3-11 = 123 Kms.
CS99(G) was ringed as a second year female on 22-1-07 at Hankelow Mill, Audlem. Seen at Acre Dell Pools, Congleton on 1-10-07 = 27 Kms and at Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales = 91 Kms.
CT13(G) was ringed as a third year male on 5-3-07 at Redes Mere, Macclesfield and seen on 11-6-10 at Doddington Pool, Nantwich = 28 Kms and on 23-3-11 at Llandudno Boating Lake = 108 Kms.
C375(G) ringed as on 22-11-98 at Winterley Pool, Sandbach as a female of unknown age seen at Winterley until 3-1-06. Has been sighted at Carlton Minniot Park Lake, Thirsk from 9-1-10 to 19-4-10.
This swan has again been reported at this Thirsk Lake during April 2011 = 140 Kms.
In the Crewe and Nantwich Area, 21 pairs are known to have hatched 54 cygnets - the best season for three years.
For more information and any sightings please Email me at Cheshireswans@aol.com
The Maximum counts of flocks of (mute) swans since February are as follows.
Acre Dell Pools, Congleton = 73 on 14th February, 63 on 6th March and 54 on 2nd May.
Astbury Mere, Congleton = 13 on 2nd May.
Baddiley Meres, Nantwich = 13 on 15th May.
Barmere, nr Whitchurch = 23 on 19th April.
Fields near Comber Mere, Nantwich = 29 on 22nd February(including 7 Whooper Swans) and 16 on 13th March.
Comber Mere, near Nantwich = 19 on 15th May.
Doddington Mere, Nantwich = 2 on 15th February, 2 on 18th March, 7 on 22nd April and 36 on 20th May.
Middlewich Canal = 50 on 12th February.
Nantwich Boating Lake = 16 on 12th February, 16 on 8th March, 15 on 26 April and 15 on 3rd May.
River Dee, Chester = 4 on 2nd + 18th February, 4 on 3rd March, 6 on 26 April and 4 on 30th May.
Interesting Movements.
CBD6(G) was originally ringed as a second year male on 19-1-05 at Llandrindod Wells Lake. Then reringed with the above Darvic Ring on the canal in Middlewich on 13-3-11 = 123 Kms.
CS99(G) was ringed as a second year female on 22-1-07 at Hankelow Mill, Audlem. Seen at Acre Dell Pools, Congleton on 1-10-07 = 27 Kms and at Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales = 91 Kms.
CT13(G) was ringed as a third year male on 5-3-07 at Redes Mere, Macclesfield and seen on 11-6-10 at Doddington Pool, Nantwich = 28 Kms and on 23-3-11 at Llandudno Boating Lake = 108 Kms.
C375(G) ringed as on 22-11-98 at Winterley Pool, Sandbach as a female of unknown age seen at Winterley until 3-1-06. Has been sighted at Carlton Minniot Park Lake, Thirsk from 9-1-10 to 19-4-10.
This swan has again been reported at this Thirsk Lake during April 2011 = 140 Kms.
In the Crewe and Nantwich Area, 21 pairs are known to have hatched 54 cygnets - the best season for three years.
For more information and any sightings please Email me at Cheshireswans@aol.com
Friday 10 June 2011
Wednesday 1 June 2011
May 2011 Weather Records at Rope, Crewe, Cheshire
All Temperatures in degrees Centigrade.
Lowest Night Temperature = + 1.3 on 4th.
Highest Day Temperature = 23.1 on 6th.
Average Minimum Temperature = 8.2.
Average Maximum Temperature = 17.5.
Highest Wind Gust = 36 MPH - WSW on 23rd.
Rainfall = 58.8 mm or 2.35 inches.
Total Rainfall for 2011 = 200.25mm or 8.01 inches.
Sunshine = 302.2 hours.
Lowest Night Temperature = + 1.3 on 4th.
Highest Day Temperature = 23.1 on 6th.
Average Minimum Temperature = 8.2.
Average Maximum Temperature = 17.5.
Highest Wind Gust = 36 MPH - WSW on 23rd.
Rainfall = 58.8 mm or 2.35 inches.
Total Rainfall for 2011 = 200.25mm or 8.01 inches.
Sunshine = 302.2 hours.
Wednesday 18 May 2011
Recent Birdwatching Trip to Anglesey 9th to 13th May
List of Best Birds seen and Locations.
Cemlyn Bay = Red Breasted Merganser, Gannet, Arctic Tern, Common Tern, Sandwich Tern, Meadow Pipit, Linnet.
Carmel Head = Peregrine Falcon and Fulmar.
South Stack = Hooded Crow, Guillemot, Razorbill, Puffin, Skylark, Chough, Stonechat.
Valley Lakes = Pochard.
Cemlyn Bay = Red Breasted Merganser, Gannet, Arctic Tern, Common Tern, Sandwich Tern, Meadow Pipit, Linnet.
Carmel Head = Peregrine Falcon and Fulmar.
South Stack = Hooded Crow, Guillemot, Razorbill, Puffin, Skylark, Chough, Stonechat.
Valley Lakes = Pochard.
Friday 6 May 2011
Cheshire Swan Study Group Report 2010 page 3
Number of Swans identified in Cheshire in 2010
Acre Dell Pools, Congleton = 101.
Doddington Pool, Nantwich = 47.
Nantwich Boating Lake = 46.
Redes Mere, Macclesfield = 39.
River Dee, Chester = 8.
Total in all Cheshire in 2010 = 336.
Acre Dell Pools, Congleton = 101.
Doddington Pool, Nantwich = 47.
Nantwich Boating Lake = 46.
Redes Mere, Macclesfield = 39.
River Dee, Chester = 8.
Total in all Cheshire in 2010 = 336.
Thursday 5 May 2011
Cheshire Swan Study Group Report 2010 page 2. Crewe & Nantwich Breeding Results.
Total Pairs | Total Pairs with Eggs | Total Cygnets Hatched | Total Cygnets Fledged | % Fledged | |
1999 | 26 | 19 | 57 | 40 | 70 |
2000 | 32 | 21 | 69 | 40 | 57 |
2001 | 36 | 16 | 60 | 34 | 56 |
2002 | 35 | 17 | 82 | 45 | 54 |
2003 | 27 | 15 | 48 | 33 | 66 |
2004 | 29 | 13 | 54 | 33 | 61 |
2005 | 24 | 19 | 74 | 38 | 51 |
2006 | 22 | 15 | 43 | 25 | 58 |
2007 | 23 | 15 | 30 | 16 | 53 |
2008 | 24 | 16 | 56 | 33 | 59 |
2009 | 26 | 15 | 41 | 25 | 61 |
2010 | 22 | 10 | 35 | 24 | 68 |
Cheshire Swan Study Group Report page 1.
RINGING INFORMATION 2010
MUTE SWANS | CYGNETS RINGED | SECOND YEARS | THIRD YEARS | ADULTS | TOTAL RINGED |
CHESHIRE RINGING SITES | |||||
ACRE DELL POOLS, CONGLETON | 1 | 8 | 11 | 20 | |
CHESTER AREA | 21 | 2 | 2 | 25 | |
CREWE AREA | 6 | 1 | 7 | ||
DODDINGTON POOL, NANTWICH | 5 | 1 | 8 | 14 | |
MACCLESFIELD AREA | 1 | 1 | |||
MIDDLEWICH AREA | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
NANTWICH BOATING LAKE | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
NANTWICH AREA | 31 | 12 | 4 | 47 | |
NORTH CHESHIRE | 3 | 3 | |||
RODE HEATH,SANDBACH | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | |
WHITCHURCH AREA | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||
WINSFORD AREA | 0 | ||||
TOTALS = | 74 | 34 | 3 | 38 | 149 |
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