Good news all ... a pair of Peregrine Falcons have successfully hatched 2 young in the Baker Street area of Inner London. This pair first appeared in the area...
A 1st-summer type Caspian Gull was present on rooftops at the junction of Edgware Road W2 and Cuthbert Street W2 between 18.30hrs and 19.00hrs on May 31st. ...
Update on yesterdays message about breeding Peregrine Falcons near Baker Street (Inner London) ... the 3rd egg hatched this morning so the brood now numbers...
No Chris ... Black Redstart wasn't my sighting ... update on Marylebone (Inner London) Peregrines > A couple of 'rough' days for the brooding female having to...
17 June 2005 A Press Release from the BRITISH ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION RECORDS COMMITTEE Taxonomic changes to the British List The following recommendations...
Dear all, Apologies for cross-posting, but could anyone help with the following? I recently received an account of a Roseate Tern at Staines Res on May 26th...
Rob Innes
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Jun 29, 2005 12:39 pm
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I've just seen a flock of eight parakeets mobbing a buzzard. Has anyone else seen anything similar before? Susie...
Yes, many a time its common to see this type of thing! Although i did prefer seeing a male Montys being mobbed in the space of an hour by 5 differnt BOP's! ...
Hi Susie, I've had similar this year (but not the same)... had a small group of Mistle Thrush mobbing a Common Buzzard over Paddington Green (Inner London) on...
Thanks for the replies, guys. I've seen other birds mobbing birds of prey (and herons) before, but never parakeets doing it. Regards, Susie x ... of Mistle...
Hi All, Got the Collared Pratincole at rainham on sunday. The bird was showing exceptionally well on averly pools. Also present were 5 Ringed Plovers inc. 3...
06 July 2005 A Press Release from the BRITISH ORNITHOLOGISTS' UNION RECORDS COMMITTEE and BRITISH BIRDS RARITIES COMMITTEE Taiga Flycatcher (Ficedula...
Dear Chris Yes I went down early on Tues morning and was lucky enough to bump into a permit holder - got great views but all sitting ( think it was too early...
Hi all, I'm quite unfamiliar with British birds and during my first trip to Europe last month I had the opportunity to do some birding at St. James's Park....
David
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Aug 13, 2005 6:02 pm
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Hi I regularly visit St James's Park so can provide an answer. The Eider are captive (one wing is clipped) and are resident all year, however they have bred...
Hi All, Dad got to walthamstow yesterday afternoon - 1 shelduck brood of 9, 6 Common Sands, 1 Willow & Blackcap, 1 Sandwhich tern - possible through the...
The following londonbirders poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Should we cull Comoronts? CHOICES AND RESULTS - Yes, 1 votes,...
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Aug 18, 2005 10:29 am
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Hows the List's going for the year people? heres mine UK - 181 Latest Golden Eagle in Lake District Lea Valley - 124 London - 133/4 still time to improve on...
Not year-listing in any shape or form personally this year Chris....but next year I plan to go for (circumstances allowing) as high an 'Inner London' year-list...
Not really trying for any year lists but so far: UK - 205 (last additions: Sooty Tern & Bee-eater) Brent Res - 101 (last addition: Black-tailed Godwit) No idea...
just to let anyone who's interested know that the Isle of Dogs Ring- billed Gull is back to it's old reliable ways, I've seen it 4 times out of 4 so far, this...
Hi All, Stoke Newington Res - 1 Pied Flycatcher on the east res aswell as a juv Garganey and Yellow Wagtial. also had chiffchaff and sparrowhawk whilest in...
Hi all, I was fortunate enough to go to Kenya for my holiday, 1 week on safari and 1 week in Mombasa. The safari consisted of: 2 nights in Shaba GR, 1 night at...