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').
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 and John Barnett.
Rare & Scarce Birds Seen Historically This Month
Click on the month above to view rare & scarce birds day by day.
Woodchat Shrike at Rushmead Lane. July 1989. © Mark Coller.
First Records For S. Gloss In JuLY
Just two new birds for S. Gloss this month.
There were two new birds added to the S. Gloss list in July; in 1989 an adult female WOODCHAT SHRIKE was found on the 23rd in fields north of Rushmead Lane near Marshfield and in 1999 a STONE CURLEW was seen at New Passage on the 27th.
Conservation Area
Find out what’s been going on for wildlife in South Gloucestershire!
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Please note that 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.
And as with all reports of rare and scarce birds they are subject to ratification by the appropriate rarities committees.©Copyright of all images remains with the photographers; pictures may not be reproduced or downloaded without permission - see Contact Details.
