A Wirral birders blog

Birding the Wirral peninsular and beyond.

About Me.

Phil Woollen.: Moved to Cheshire in 1983 and settled there after marrying in 1986. I've been birding since I was 7 or 8 - it was that long ago I can't remember! My formative years were spent in Suffolk and birds became a passion in my teens. Started twitching when still at school but began seriously whilst at University in the late 70's and early 80's. I am old enough to remember Nancy's cafe! Took a bit of a break due to other committment but now able enjoy getting out birding both locally and for long distance twitches and trips. Married to my beautiful wife Janet since 1986 and have two grown-up children and 4 gorgeous grandchildren. Trained as a ringer firstly in the 1970's but let it lapse after leaving University in 1982. Re-trained again a few years ago and now a regular with Hilbre Bird observatory and SCAN ringing group. I first became interested in photography whilst still at school and used an old Zenith SLR with a Tamron 300 mm lens. I've rediscovered my earlier interest and have graduated to digital - much easier to use for an amateur like me!