There was a White Wagtail this morning at the resevoir on top of the wall that crosses the dam. There was a Chiffchaff singing along the Main Line canal near...
ANDREW SIMONS
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Apr 1, 2006 1:06 pm
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The RSPB have just advertised a number of temporary jobs in Birmingham, for a new project, "Birds Near You". Details on their website: ...
There were at least 4 Willow Warblers at Sheepwash today and at least 5 Chiffchaffs singing. There were 17 female Goosanders on the main lake. There was also a...
ANDREW SIMONS
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Apr 3, 2006 4:41 pm
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Here's a "blog" entry, about a Northants birder's visit to Brandon Marsh, Coventry: http://gardenbirder.blogspot.com/ -- Andy Mabbett Webmaster & Trustee West...
A drake Tufted Duck with a red nasal saddle has been at Marsh Lane since Friday (31st March) and was still present this evening. This nasal saddle was fitted...
5 April 2006 A Press Release from the BRITISH ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION RECORDS COMMITTEE and BRITISH BIRDS RARITIES COMMITTEE Rufous-tailed Robin (Luscinia...
Hi all, Late news fron yesterday 4th April i had a Osprey fly over Salters Lane heading north/east ay 16:45,also in the Valley yesterday were White Wagtail...
Hi all There were 20+ Sand Martins at Edgbaston Reservoir today together with 6 Swallows and 2 House Martins. There were also 3 Chiffchaffs singing and a...
ANDREW SIMONS
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Apr 8, 2006 7:05 pm
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Went to Marsh Lane this morning (Sunday) at 8.00AM and could'nt get in.Both lockable vehicle accesses to the "old road" were blocked one by some farm equipment...
I led a walk around Forge Mill Lake, within the RSPB reserve, this morning, dodging the heavy and prolonged hail showers. We found: Many Swallows One House...
There was a Blackcap singing in Black Patch Park this morning - the first I've heard this year. Also a Chiffchaff and a pair of Bullfinches. There was a Willow...
ANDREW SIMONS
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Apr 9, 2006 4:37 pm
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Max, On Saturday afternoon gypsies set up camp for a short time having used bolt cutters to remove all the padlocks. These measures were taken after they left...
The showers today brought a few birds in, 1 Common Sand, 1 Redshank, 1 Little-ringed Plover, 2 Blackcap singing plus Willow Warblers and Chiffchaffs. There has...
I was up there this morning - saw the pair of gadwall and woodpecker crossed the path from the visiting centre down toward first hide briefly. Also heard...
Hi all, Sorry this news is old i have had problems logging on the last few day,s.8th April a Red Kite was seen over Salters Lane in the evening This is more...
Hi I walk around Edgbaston Reservoir every day - Mon - Fri, lunchtime from work. Although not an avid birdwatcher, I have started to see how many different...
Went to Marsh Lane yesterday at 1.00PM (Monday 10/04/06).The Ruff is still there on car park pool.Also seen:- Yellow Wagtail,Common Sandpiper,several Redshanks...
Hi all Would welcome opinion on two Chiffchaffs seen at the Centre of the Earth today. Both were seen at close range - about 10 - 15 metres - and were feeding...
ANDREW SIMONS
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Apr 11, 2006 7:30 pm
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'Centre of the Earth' - clarify please ANDREW SIMONS <andrew.simons@...> wrote: Hi all Would welcome opinion on two Chiffchaffs seen at the...
Hi all, In Sandwell today Oystercatcher x1,LRP X2,Common Sandpiper x3 all on Forge Mill island,The Paddocks Redstart x1 male,Salters Lane Redstart x1...
See: 'Siberian Chiffchaff revisited', British Birds (2005) 98: 396 - 410 and http://www.club300.de/ then follow menu to publications/articles/Siberian ...
I paid a brief visit to the Valley today. Little ringed Plover were still on the RSPB island (up to three, reportedly, though I only fund one). Several Common...
The visitor centre and hide at RSPB reserve at Sandwell Valley, both usually closed on Mondays, will be open on Bank Holiday Monday, this weekend. Ill be on...