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Focus on: Eurasian Spoonbill - BirdGuides
WEBJul 2, 2020 — Focus on: Eurasian Spoonbill. Newly breeding colonisers from the Continent might have become regular this century, but it still came as something of a surprise when it was announced that six pairs of Eurasian Spoonbill had bred and fledged 10 young at Holkham, Norfolk, in 2010. Counts from 2018's breeding season showed that the colony …
Focus on: Rough-legged Buzzard - BirdGuides
WEBNov 2, 2018 — In Ireland, Rough-legged Buzzard is a genuine rarity, with just 47 records of 49 birds, the last of which was in Co Wicklow in winter 2011/12. Furthermore, one of these birds has been definitively identified as Nearctic santijohannis, with at least a couple of others suspected to belong to this subspecies (more on Nearctic birds can be read here).
Focus On: Identification of Cape Gannet - BirdGuides
WEBSep 26, 2007 — Cape Gannet: Namibia, May. Note the unique combination of black primaries, secondaries and tail with all-white underwing coverts (photo: Albert Voigts Von Schutz) .Northern Gannet: Fife, July. A key feature to concentrate on when faced with a potential Cape Gannet would be flight action and wing and tail pattern - also hope that it …
Bearded Tits thrive in Tay reedbeds - BirdGuides
WEBNov 7, 2015 — Heather McCallum, RSPB Scotland reserves ecologist, said: “The Tay reedbeds are a stronghold for Bearded Tits in Britain, and the work done by the Tay Ringing Group and Iain during the course of his PhD means that we’re able to keep track of how the birds are faring there. This data not only underlines the importance of the Tay reedbeds …
Ogmore Estuary Birdwatching Site - BirdGuides
WEBApr 10, 2024 — The B5424 follows the River Ogmore. You can park at Ogmore Castle SS882769, Portobello SS874763 or Ogmore-by-Sea SS863756. There are 2 SSSIs, one for the saltmarsh and the other for the rocks to the south of the river. Various habitats exist, including grazing at Ogmore Moor that sometimes floods, mixed woodland at Merthyr …
Focus on: European Honey Buzzard - BirdGuides
WEBJun 12, 2022 — In Britain, European Honey Buzzard is on the extreme edge of its distribution, and so rises and falls in the population are to be expected. The latest Rare Birds Breeding panel (RBBP) report (2018) gives a figure of 40 breeding pairs in the UK, but the actual number is surely more than 100. Southern England, Wales and Scotland are …
Where To Watch Birds: Wykeham Forest, North Yorkshire
WEBJul 1, 2017 — The closest train station is at Scarborough. There is a bus service to Wykeham village from Pickering or Scarborough (contact East Yorkshire Motor Service on 01482 592929 or visit www.eyms.co.uk). Highwood Brow is the best viewpoint for the disabled, as it is close to the car park. Maps. Ordnance Survey Explorer OL27 and Landranger 101.
Articles - BirdGuides
WEBSep 29, 2024 — Articles. A range of authoritative information and comment from some of birding's best known experts on identification, conservation, wildlife photography, garden birding, taxonomy and more. Brush up your birding skills, read fascinating species profiles or plan your next birding trip. You can also read our Review of the Week and find out …
Sightings - BirdGuides
WEBBirdGuides is first for bird news. Get instant bird sightings on any device, anywhere all from as little as £15.99 per quarter. To submit your own reports, you can complete the online submissions form, email [email protected], phone us on 0333 577 2473, or text BIRDS RPT followed by your message to 01915 804228 (Please note that this is a NEW number and …