2 woodlarks seen in the Sherbrook Valley. 1 singing from Birch trees on s facing slope. Also 1 stonechat, 3 greenwoodpecker, 1 buzzard, treecreeper, nuthatch,...
Hello, Had a look at Longden Mill Pond near Leeke this evening to see if the Curlews are about there now. Had 70 drop in to roost which isn't as high as it...
In message <000801c2e0fe$a9730e40$9125ff3e@default>, Andrew Lawrence <j.a.lawrence@...> writes ... Can Gooses what? Fly? Whistle? Play the banjo? ;-) -- ...
"County Life" have declared Staffordshire to be the "worst" county in the UK, using a number of measures, including bird life, and referring to "beady eyed...
... "No appearance in Country Life lists of the top ten racing, shooting, fishing or hunting counties". Shouldn't we get extra points for that? :-)) Peter...
Just a seasonal warning to all birders reminding you that the breeding season has started and that means that the few egg collectors that are still illegally...
Bevan Craddock
penkridge@...
Mar 7, 2003 11:09 pm
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I've just uploaded the latest weekly report from Belvide; the first of the summer migrants have arrived: ...
DUPONT'S LARK HABITAT AT RISK - TIMONEDA D'ALFES, CATALONIA An alert has been received from Proact members and conservationists in Catalonia. The Timoneda...
Bevan Craddock
penkridge@...
Mar 18, 2003 10:58 am
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Hi folks, 1st Chiff chaff singing this morning, as well as a number of buzzards (looking good for 4 pairs), raven displaying and sparrowhawk. Report of willow...
Chambers, Nick
Nick.Chambers@...
Mar 19, 2003 4:36 pm
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Five common buzzards displaying in perfect spring weather near Chebsey village....
... From: paul jenkins <paulj1@...> To: <WMBC-Staffs@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2003 11:26 AM Subject: Re: [WMBC-Staffs] Whitemoor Haye ...
I didn't see any Corn Bunting there today myself, although it is still early for these birds here. Give it a few weeks and the birds become more active and...
Birds of note seen 25th March 1 woodcock 1 lesser spotted wdpker (high in tree tops on hill above deer farm west of Grange farm) 30 yellowhammer (5 singing) ...
Male black redstart seen at 3.30pm at the Rawlett School sports centre. Seen feeding on grass next 2 car park and on roof of main sports hall building. paul...
Paulj1@... Your email doesn't work Paul. Can you email me direct please. Bevan mailto:bevan@......
Bevan Craddock
penkridge@...
Mar 26, 2003 5:08 pm
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birds of interest seen 29/3 7 chiffchaffs 1 snipe Pipe green 3 buzzard 1 skylark display 40+ yellowhammers near Grange farm with tree sparrow and chaffinch ...
Dear all, I am new to the WMBC and would love to discover the whereabouts of the best bird spotting places. Where is pipe green for example/ Is there a web...
BellFieldHouse@...
Mar 31, 2003 12:58 pm
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In message <1a9.126c2150.2bb99555@...>, BellFieldHouse@... writes ... <http://www.westmidlandbirdclub.com/> - look for the set of "where to see birds"...
I'd recommend buying/reading the book titled: "Where to Watch birds in Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, etc.' As this will give you a near complete...
Paul Ashton
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Mar 31, 2003 3:37 pm
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Pipe green is west of Lichfield OS 128 SK1009. Park at football pitches on A51...walk through Pipe Green towards western woodland/pond along the stream(good...
In message <b69qbd+qnl5@eGroups.com>, p1jenks <paulj1@...> writes ... Kingsbury WP is in N Warwickshire, albeit a stone's throw over the order. Well...
Forgot to mention , Buzzard circling over Perry Barr Park yesterday, with a crow in close attendance Steve ...
Steve Gosling
Steve_Gosling@...
Apr 1, 2003 8:55 am
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Dear Sally (and anyone else who might be interested), Don't know where in Staffordshire you live but if it's in the North of the County then you may be...
Dear All Went for my long run around the lake early yesterday morning and the disused railway section between Leek Westwood and Rudyard car park was 'alive'...