Category Archives: Bird watching

FRIENDS OF CROSSNESS NATURE RESERVE BIRD WALK, 19th SEPTEMBER 2019.

Report and selected photos from the Friends of Crosness Nature reserve bird walk on September 19th follow. There was a good turnout of 17 people, but little sign of the migrant species that had been hoped for. Nevertheless Hobbies, Peregrines, … Continue reading

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Crossness news – incinerator, Water Voles, birds, butterflies, bees, bugs and upcoming events …..

Karen Sutton provides an update from Crossness LNR at Erith Marshes about the latest issues, wildlife and public events at the site …….. Crayford Marshes success, and Cory’s plans that will impact Crossness Nature Reserve: Back in 2016, many of … Continue reading

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Bexley RSPB Joydens Wood bird walk report for 27/4/19.

Blackcaps dominate a chilly morning at Joydens Wood as Bexley RSPB continues to celebrate 40th anniversary.  http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/RSPB-Bexley-Group-Local-Walk-Joydens-Wood-April-2019.pdf

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RSPB Bexley Group Walk – Crossness Nature Reserve and River Thames Thursday 18th April 2019

Report of RSPB Bexley Group Walk – Crossness Nature Reserve and River Thames Thursday 18th April 2019. Highlights for the 23 people present included Mediterranean Gull and Wheatear. http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/RSPB-Bexley-Group-Walk-Crossness-April-2019.pdf  

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Bexley RSPB 7th February Lamorbey bird walk report

Ralph and Brenda Todd report on the 26 species of bird seen during Bexley’s RSPB’s Lamorbey meeting this week, which was attended by 19 people, and reflect on some of the changes in local bird life that have taken place … Continue reading

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BEXLEY RSPB – 40th ANNIVERSARY YEAR – PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

Now is a good time to join the RSPB, one of the UK’s foremost conservation organisations, and to get involved with the Bexley local group (the Borough’s largest wildlife conservation organisation) the first field meeting of which was in the … Continue reading

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Opportunity to assist research into Birdwatching

My friend Lucia Perez Gonzalez is conducting research at University College London into how regular birdwatchers actually practice bird watching in London parks and open spaces and is looking to accompany you on one of your walks and discuss your … Continue reading

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Bexley RSPB Martens Grove 19th April bird walk report.

Stock Doves, Nuthatch and a Painted Lady butterfly were the highlights of Bexley RSPB’s visit to Martens Grove on April 19th, though the hot sunny weather seemed to result in less birds showing themselves than had been expected. http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/RSPB-Bexley-Group-Local-Walk-Martens-Grove-2018.pdf

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Bexley RSPB walk report – Foots Cray Meadows – Upper College Farm – Five Arches, Tuesday 20th March 2018

Kingfisher, Skylark and an unusual concentration of Jays were highlights of this post-snow walk to the west of Bexley village. Full report from Ralph and Brenda Todd: http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/RSPB-Bexley-Group-Local-Walk-Foots-Cray-Meadows-March-2018.pdf    

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BRSPB Sidcup Place walk turns up interesting sightings after starting in sunshine and ending in snow

The latest in Bexley RSPB’s series of introductions to our lesser-watched local sites gave attendees the pleasure of seeing Redwings, Fieldfares, Lesser Redpolls and Lapwings. Walk leaders Ralph and Brenda Todd provide a full report: http://www.bexleywildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RSPB-Bexley-Group-Local-Walk-Sidcup-Placae-February-2018.pdf      

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