For anyone interested in wild birds and birding in Surrey, England. Membership is not limited to Surrey-based birders but messages should be of some relevance to birders active in Surrey. Views and questions welcome! All bird sightings welcome, especially scarce or unusual species and information on population levels and migratory movements. Also notes on bird behaviour. Also, any matters relating to the conservation and protection of birds. Other wildlife related topics are also allowed, as long as they relate to Surrey and the messages are short!

There is a file in the 'files' section giving guidance on which vulnerable breeding birds should not be reported. It is impossible to give hard-and-fast rules on this so please use your discretion. If in doubt, don't!

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current photo: This black-crowned night-heron was seen in Newchapel in May. I don't know who took the photo but I gather that the record has now been submitted to the Surrey Birds Club Records Committee. It looks pretty cast-iron, unless it's wearing jesses!