The London recording area, as defined by the London Natural History Society, is 20 miles in every direction centred on St. Paul's Cathedral in Inner London.
The bird list for this area currently stands at 362 species (though an Eleonora's Falcon over Rainham Marshes on 20th September 2009 and a Brown Shrike at Staines Moor from 11th October 2009 are pending Rarities Committee decisions); for the definitive list of birds recorded in the London Area and London's premier county listers (those that have seen 200 or more species) visit the London Birders Wiki website (see links).
The aim of this group is to provide a forum for London based birders (or transient visitors) to post sightings, exchange the latest bird/site news, request information, or just engage in general on-topic chat. Though primarily bird-orientated, occasional posts relating to other London wildlife are welcomed.
The group moderators reserve the right to delete posts regarding sensitive breeding species etc. First posts from new members are moderated to avoid spamming.
Good Birding,
Chris Langsdon.
(Moderators: Chris Langsdon/Dominic Mitchell/David Darrell-Lambert).
Photo: (Putative) Siberian Chiffchaff, Broadwater, 9th January 2010 (Andrew Moon).
Morning all, Counted the Starlings leaving the roost under Wandsworth Bridge again this morning and guess what? The same maximum count again - c4500 birds. I
Roy, Thanks for the additional owl detail, all very intriguing indeed. I'd agree with you that descriptions/accounts/photos of all national and county firsts
Glegg just states that the Owl was killed and taken to a Mr E. Bidwell who identified it (and published the record the same year, zoologist p.176-77). Christy
All three divers (B-t & 2 GN) still present this evening (Tuesday). Also at least 10 Black-necked Grebes seen in choppy conditions, 11 Goosander, 3 Shelduck
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