Autumn’s Upon Us, the Birding is Great

…so why not book a birding session with me in the next few months? All are welcome, but please pre-book by e-mail. FULL DAYS (10.30am-4pm) £15 per person. Tuesday 8th October – Pagham Harbour Friday 18th October – Calshot Spit, Hampshire Tuesday 22nd October –...

Birds ID Insights is now out!

My newest book is now out, and it’s a field guide ideal for beginners and improvers. Sales so far have been excellent, and you can order a signed copy from me to collect on a field trip. Cost: Just £16.99. You can also place an e-mail order using this website...

August 2013 Highlights

28th August 2013 Bird ringing this morning was a dead loss, but there was a dead gain, too, with the finding of a  juvenile Water Shrew, the first for Longham and the 26th mammal species to be recorded on site. For interest’s sake, the 26 species are: Grey...

Wood Sandpiper and other July Highlights

29 July 2013 Chris Parnell found a Wood Sandpiper this evening at Longham, seemingly commuting between the main island on Longham Reservoir South and the boat ramp at the east end of the causeway. Also at least 3 Common Sandpipers and 5 Lapwings. In the ne corner...

Midsummer Update

21st June: The latest Constant Effort Site ringing today revealed 18 new birds, most of which, encouragingly enough, were juveniles. Totals were 3 adult Reed Warblers (2 retraps), 2 juvenile Blackcaps, 1 adult and 2 juvenile Common Whitethroats, 1 juvenile Chiffchaff,...