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Originally Posted by kestrelx
Oystercatchers used to breed down the Calder near Altham, don't know if they still do? Also was a Sand Martin colony. The Calder has been cleaned up now a lot more than it was in 80's so probably more Kingfishers there.
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Kes,the Sand Martin colony at Altham on the Calder is still there.
Access to the riverbank is on the Padiham side of the Walton Arms.
Kingfishers,are more common in the area now.This is definitely down
to improved water quality.Last local sighting,River Hyndburn at Church this week.