I was thinking it's about time to call for the 6th London Birders Bevvy. March may be a bit iffy as some people are abroad or otherwise engaged. So, anyone up...
I note that the normal (Anglers') entrance to Broadwater has been blocked ie the gate to the Anglers'/Birders' car park is padlocked. But, also, the pedestrian...
Hi all, Does anybody know where abouts at Rainham RSPB the Water Pipits are - people have told me you get there by walking along the sea wall. I have only...
Luke, Not sure if there have been any on the reserve itself lately but the Thames foreshore would be your best bet if there are any around. The traditionl...
Got a flock of 9 Greylags at Brent Res today (no.69). This was the largest number at Brent since a flock of 30 wild birds in 1861. Andrew [Non-text portions of...
Hello, Just had a Stone Curlew fly into the reserve as I was leaving just before 1700h. It appeared to land in front of the Headley Hide as I was walking back...
Friday's walk round St James's Park - 1 Emporer Goose, 1 White-fronted Goose with its hybrid Bar-headed Goose young now heading into an adult type plumage...
Do me a favour Andrew, Send them up the A5 to Aldenham CP!! Went there this morn in the hope they made the short trip. No luck!! Its very quiet up here. ...
Hello, Unfortunately the Stone Curlew wasn't relocated on Sunday. Best was an early Sand Martin. Also Bittern in reedbed at the WWF hide, a pair of GBB Gulls,...
Mar 05 2007. Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens. Refound the male Pheasant today, no longer at the Long Water Sanctuary/Rabbit Paddock, but this time galloping...
Excellent post, Des! If the Pheasant is that tame, maybe you can make a habit of meeting up with it to share apples and look out for raptors together ... ...
Top idea Dom ... Very doubtful Id've picked-up on the Buzzard without the Pheasant clue. Just goes to show what can happen when birds and birders nurture a...
ah, but did you ascertain the origins of said Pheasant? What does its fondness for hand-fed apple and tameness say about where it comes from? If it was captive...
Origins ... Anyone's guess I'd say. Bit of a redundant road of enquiry though as I reckon we'll never know for sure, and what's more I wouldn't have a scooby...
I've just uploaded a photo (with permission) taken by Neil Anderson this morning of the 2w (moulting to 2s) Mediterranean Gull at the Round Pond, Kensington...
Hi Fraser Was the Stone Curlew a first record for the Wetland Centre? Adrian Fraser Simpson <f.simpson@...> wrote: Hello, Unfortunately the Stone Curlew...
Hi, Rained off again so made the most of it with visits to West Thurrock and Rainham Marshes. Added Sparrowhawk and Water Rail to West Thurrock, new total 65...
Hi Des I see you reported the med gull on birdguides today on the serpentine. I am going to have a quick look early tomorrow morning on the way to work....
Hi Adrian, It was on the water in the area of the bouys in front of the Lido (Hyde Park) this morning but it can get anywhere at either Hyde Park or Kensington...
Hi Des Many thanks for this. Had a quick scoot around the Serpentine and the Round Pond this morning but could not locate it ( although i was rather late for...
Hi Adrian, Had no luck refinding it myself this morning either despite checking all the likely spots including the Parade Ground which had a couple of hundred...
March 07 2007. Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens. Added three new species this morning: 65.Collared Dove > 1 perched on top of the Orangery building at c8.45hrs was...
Hi all birders Just passing this on a People's Poll on the expansion of Lydd Airport click on link below to cast your vote as you are probably aware that there...
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Hi Fraser I work part time at the centre and have just checked for you. As far as we are aware, it is a first - will let you know if we find out otherwise! ...
While doing our usual rounds, we stopped to check the gulls on the posts in the lake and were rewarded with a 2w Mediterranean Gull, probably the bird that had...
