WELCOME...
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 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 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'). As with all reports of rare and scarce birds they are subject to ratification by the respective rarities committees.
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, Rob Laughton, Gary Thoburn and John Barnett.
Rare & Scarce Birds Seen Historically This Month
Click on the month above to view rare & scarce birds day by day.
Wood Warbler at New Passage. May 2005. © Paul Bowerman.
First Records For S. Gloss In May
The second best month of the year for first records with some stunning finds especially on the coast!
Roseate Tern at New Passage, Subalpine Warbler at Severn Beach, White-winged Black Tern at Aust Warth, Kentish Plover at Severn Beach, Black-throated Diver at New Passage, European Bee-eater at Severn Beach, Bluethroat at Marshfield, Icterine Warbler at Brentry,
Franklin's Gull at Severn Beach, White Stork at Hallen and Northern Willow Warbler near Thornbury.
Conservation Area
Find out what’s been going on for wildlife in South Gloucestershire!
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