Tony Bishop

 

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Tony Bishop – a dedicated member of the Leigh Ornithological Society, our Vice Chairman and a passionate conservationist. We give thanks for his life, his friendship and his unwavering commitment to the natural world. Tony’s love of birds, wildlife, music, football and cricket enriched our community and inspired many.  His legacy lives on in the habitats he helped to protect and in all who were encouraged by his quiet wisdom and gentle leadership. 

 

We hold his memory with gratitude and will continue the work he cared for so deeply.  

May he Rest in Peace.  

 Our band of volunteers brought out the sunshine after the storm of the previous days. While staff from Pennigton Flash where dealing with a branch that had fallen across the main path to the front of the cafe, we set ourselves up beyond Edmonson Hide, continuing with the work of dead-hedging.

Next Wednesday is our last before our Christmas Break. Should you like to become involved, even if it is just for one day then please attend the main car park for 09:30am on 17/12/2025. Part of Leigh Ornithological Society.

Leigh Ornithological Society, Field Trip to RSPB Old Moor 

An excellent albeit damp day, 56 bird species seen, the highlights being a 1st winter Caspian Gull, Marsh Harriers and Kingfishers, full report will be in our newsletter for January 2026. 

 Last week our numbers were such that we split into two groups. Work began on the dragon fly pond towards the northern part of the reserve, clearing foiliage from around the edge. With all the recent rain wellingtons were a neccesity for the task, one that PFVG, (part of Leigh Ornithological Group) took in their stride. Our other group carried out further dead hedging work in the proximity of Charle Owen's Hide

 

 

Pennington Flash Volunteer Group meet each Wednesday on the main car park at 09:30 am. 

Tasks include general maintenance of the site, this  includes fence building, dead hedging, pond clearance and route clearance that all go to create areas for the conservation of wildlife. It's good for the mind and spirit. We would like to extend a welcome to Hannah Pennington who joined us for the first time.

Last few metres along the central path in direction of the canal. With a cold start but fair weather we completed the dead-hedginging along the right hand strech.

New scenary next week as we move on to an area close to Charlie Owen's Hide. Nice to recieve compliments as visitors recognise the work we are carring out, which is good for both mind and soul.

Should you wish to get involved, we meet each Wednesday at 09:30 am on the Car Park of Pennington Flash.