RING OUZEL

 

The largest county flock of Ring Ouzel is a frankly massive 40 individuals feeding on Elderberries at Staley Brushes on the 14th October 1977.

 

Overwintering Ring Ouzels have been recorded on occasion and they are as follows:

1993   Jumbles Reservoir 23rd Dec 2 birds
1994   Factory Hill, Horwich 11th Jan-19th Feb A male and female overwintered
1996   Bib Knowl Valley 29th-31st Jan Male
1996   Norden area 26th Jan Female/1st winter bird