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Welcome to The Birds Of South Gloucestershire! Since its inception in 2005 I have been compiling information about the rare and scarce birds, both full species and forms, seen in 'S. Gloss'. It is by no means authoritative nor exhaustive but it does, I feel, capture the essence of 'birding' in this extremely important region of the UK.
My aim initially was to satisfy my own curiosity but as you can imagine the project has grown in proportions... although the site is continually being updated and developed I hope you find it enjoyable and useful. Feel free to explore the many pages and let me know if there are any corrections to be made.
The information comes from a number of sources (and as far back as 1824) but specifically The Proceedings of the Bristol Naturalists' Society, the award winning Avon Bird Reports, the meticulous notes of Howard H. Davis and of course the 'birders' themselves.
Omissions are probably due to records not being submitted and I would urge everyone to send details to the appropriate County Recorder (See 'Contact Details').
I'd like to thank the many birders who freely contribute news, ideas and photo's and for their continued & most welcomed support. Special thanks to Paul Bowerman, Pete Hazelwood, Rob Laughton, Gary Thoburn, John Barnett and my sponsors S. Gloucestershire Council.
Rare & Scarce Birds Seen Historically This Month
Click on the month above to view rare & scarce birds day by day.
There were just four firsts for S. Gloss recorded in June historically but despite the paucity of occurrences the quality certainly makes up for it. Arctic Skua arrived on the 1st of the month, Pallas's Sandgrouse put in an appearance on the 3rd, Kumlien's Gull was present on the 30th and Marsh Warbler was logged some time during the month.
Supporting the main cast were goodies like; Ruddy Shelduck, Alpine Swift, Hoopoe, Montagu's Harrier, Red-backed Shrike, Franklin's Gull, Golden Oriole, Wryneck and Corncrake.
Two adult summer Mediterranean Gull at Severn Beach. June 2009. © Paul Bowerman.
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Unless the sighting is a clear mistake, it will be posted here with the minimum of delay, regardless of source; Therefore many sightings are unauthenticated and may or may not be officially accepted.
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