5 April 2006 A Press Release from the BRITISH ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION RECORDS COMMITTEE and BRITISH BIRDS RARITIES COMMITTEE Rufous-tailed Robin (Luscinia...
hi,reference to croxall lakes,i used to watch regular at these pools,as they were being constructed in the very early seventies,when the pools first flooded...
... been ... I used to visit Croxall and Whitemoor Haye fairly regularly during the 1990's, when I lived in Burton. Not so much these days unfortunately....
Shenstone, Nr Lichfield South Staffs. Swallows nest in the stables just down the road from me - they put in their first appearance yesterday - not as late as...
... Number ... The areas from shenstone to sw lichfield seem v good 4 tree sparrows. my old patch held colonys of approx 15, 10 and 2 pairs respectively. post...
i know not in staffs, but couldnt find anywhere else to post sightings!!! many sand martins and swallows 4 oystercatchers 4 redshank shoveler 1 snipe 1...
No idea why, I've nearly resigned several times because there's so little traffic on it. By contrast, our Derbyshire natural history site is very active,...
I think that we should all try to post more on the site. I myself am just as guilty of not posting very often, even if I do find something that may be of...
John Not all of us are wanting to follow up any birds you mention. My reason for joining the list is simply to know what is around, what's arriving locally, ...
Bevan, "Not all of us are wanting to follow up any birds you mention. My reason for ... locally, ... knowing an ... Gailey ... Good point, I do that too, but...
Hello all, This morning I had 28+ linnets, 3 skylarks and a yellow wagtail near Perton Mill Farm, not far from Pool Hall Fisheries, Lower Penn. I was espcially...
We currently have 3 tree sparrows feeding regularly in our garden on the fat balls and sunflower hearts. Any ideas how to make them feel so at home that they...
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Well done, your doing a great job.( i wish i had them in our garden)Tree Sparrows do nest in 'loose' colonies, so several more boxes near to each other might...
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One of the best places I know to see Tree Sparrows has to be Egleton Nature Reserve at Rutland Water. Their website has quite a detailed study on them which...
An excellent day's birding today. At Seven Springs area of Cannock Chase in the morning, and Blithfield in the afternoon. At Severn Springs: 1 Osprey flew...
Richard (and others) I am co-ordinating the survey of wood larks on Cannock chase for the BTO National Survey and we have several observers trying to cover the...
Osprey over at 6.05 pm 5 Wheatear and 8+ Yellow Wagtails Greenshank, 2 Avocet, Little Egret Ringed Plover and Redshank 2 Grey Partridge Many Sand Martins and...
Nothing much to report today, just 3+ Wheater (2 males and 1 female) in the ploughed field in front of Perton Mill Farm. Will try harder to find stuff...
At least 2 male Wheatear and 1 female still by Perton Mill Farm Sunday. 1 Common Sandpiper and loads of Swallows/Sand Martins at Pool Hall Fisheries Sunday. I...
Hi all - Visited the sewage treatment plant (looked through the fence, actually!) at Peter's Lane, Burntwood over the last couple of days. There were four or ...
All Visited Pelsall Common early Saturday found Yellowhammers, Linnets, Reed Buntings, Skylarks, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Wood Warbler, a Coaltit and ...
Dear all - a second hand report - my wife heard cuckoo close by Spade Green at Burntwood this morning (Tuesday). RKS "Take this cheese to sick bay" Capt. K....
I have lived in my present house (Shenstone nr Lichfield) for almost 5 years. First and second winter 1 t sparrow present in garden, autumn - spring, regular...
In a recent post there was mention of Barn Owl sightings, this is one bird that has eluded me for many years. Anyone let me know of a fairly local spot(I'm...