I was working in my garden in East Coventry, when I caught a couple of crows passing over in the corner of my eye. As they did so, they both called. The ...
I have an unconfirmed report of 3 "Ring Neck Parakeets" living in Wollescote Park in Lye. Does anyone know anything more about them? -- Andy Mabbett Webmaster...
Hi Andy, I have had a good root around Wollescote Park but found no Parakeets. Its not out of the question though as the habitat looks very suitable. Cheers ...
Greg Evans
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Jun 5, 2004 2:28 pm
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Mid-afternoon, two juvenile Whooper swans in with the Mutes. Long necks,upright attitude, bill pale yellow,moving in to pink. I wonder if they have got lost on...
Hi all, It's been a while since mt last update,Here are some of the Valley Highlights so far:- Short eared owl 3/5,Ringed plover 5/5,Wood warbler and Hobby...
Is there any more news on the Clayhanger Bufflehead, reported on Wednesday evening? Presumably this is the same bird that was recently at Drayton Bassett. -- ...
Hi all, Since the last posting about this little Oasis I have seen Grey Heron,Lesser Black Backed Gull and heard Chiffchaff calling. All around this little...
Hi dave where is this place? andrew ... _________________________________________________________________ Want to block unwanted pop-ups? Download the free MSN...
andrew crumpton
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Jun 18, 2004 4:59 pm
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... All ... The place is in Lyttleton Street about a mile from west bromwich town centre. It is on the sight of a Demolished block of flats there is a little...
Hi all, I just wanted to give the Spot Sand a mention it was not only a first for the county but a cracking bird it was apparently a different bird from the...
In message <caukbs+8il8@eGroups.com>, Dave.a.saunders <sndrsdas@...> writes ... Still (reported) there at 6.30 this evening. -- Andy Mabbett Webmaster &...
There has been a Little Egret on Swan Pool, Sandwell Valley, all day - it was still there when I left, at 7pm, so may well stay overnight. -- Andy Mabbett ...
Hi all, The Little egret was still in the Valley on Wednesday the 7th,The bird was there between 07:00 and 09:00AM. It then paid a visit to Sheepwash, It was...
Black Swan present today 11th July 2.00 pm.Also there a week ago so may be staying awhile.Easy to spot amongst the 200+ Mute Swans. [Non-text portions of this...
In message <140.2e02e0ad.2e22ec24@...>, HansardTony@... writes ... Not forgetting that Coton and Kingsbury are in Warwickshire, not the West Midlands...
Hi all Has anyone got any pics of the little egret thats been about? thanks andrew _________________________________________________________________ Stay in...
andrew crumpton
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Jul 14, 2004 4:42 pm
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An adult Common Tern on the reservoir this morning. -- Andy Thomas...
There were five common terns at the reservoir on Sunday - two adults and three juveniles. I have also seen a couple of adult terns on the Soho Loop of the...
CoE
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Jul 20, 2004 7:35 pm
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Egyptian Goose present today at Kingsbury Water Park - Broomeycroft entrance....
Three common terns today at the reservoir - two junveniles and one adult - probably part of the same family group present last week who appear to have taken up...
CoE
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Jul 24, 2004 6:35 pm
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A juvenile Little Egret was flying around Bradnock's Marsh this evening from 21:00 - 21:10, when it flew over the railway and dropped into Marsh Lane, where it...
At Marsh Lane this evening: 1 Little Egret in flight across Railway Pool at 20:50 to Siden Hill Wood (presumably to roost). 1 Garganey 1 Teal 2 Common...