A trip to the golf course today produced 2 FIRECRESTS which were showing, though very elusive, near telephone wire pole 678 along the wooded footpath at 16:02, just before dusk. See left side of page for viewing instructions. Also, towards the beginning of the wooded footpath a GOLDCREST called. 1 JAY was present along the wooded footpath. 2 CHAFFINCHES were also noted as well as a showy WREN and a handful of the other usuals.
IN OTHER NEWS
A scattering of birds that just about justify a mention in the notebook, around the Belmont area today.
At Overton Park today a GREY HERON flew low in a west-ish direction and 2 PIED WAGTAILS were present from c.0810 to c.1345 at least.
Nearby, a GREY WAGTAIL was heard flying over Ventor Avenue.
At Burdon Lane, Belmont, 5+ ROSE-RINGED PARAKEETS flew over.
In Belmont Village at the church a single REDWING showed well in one of the bushes viewable from the north end of station road, this is the first showy local individual that I have seen this winter.
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This blog details bird sightings from Banstead Downs and the local area (Belmont, Cheam, Epsom, Ewell, Carshalton, Banstead etc; but no Beddington Farm). Most sightings are my own but I will post any other interesting reports up.
See below for Firecrest viewing instructions.
See below for Firecrest viewing instructions.
Firecrest viewing instructions and news release
VIEWING INSTRUCTIONS
AS OF LATE FEB 2010
Park at the south end of Burdon Lane (which runs just parallel to, and just west of, Belmont Rise).
Enter Banstead Downs Golf Course, which is obvious from where you've parked.
As you enter, look to your right, you will almost immediately see a noticeboard. This is where the wooded footpath begins.
Walk c.220 metres along the wooded footpath to the current favoured area between telegraph poles 657 and 3 and search for the birds.
The birds CAN be seen anywhere along the wooded footpath (or, occasionally, elsewhere) though, so if you don't see them in this favoured area, check the rest of the footpath. Also note that the favoured area is subject to change but I will alert you to any changes)
If you encounter any problems or want further information please feel free to contact me at birdnut@surfbirder.com.
PLEASE BE AWARE
The birds have always been present only between October and March, however, no news, negative or postive, is released between March and August inclusive and it would be appreciated if everybody could co-operate with this for obvious reasons.
AS OF LATE FEB 2010
Park at the south end of Burdon Lane (which runs just parallel to, and just west of, Belmont Rise).
Enter Banstead Downs Golf Course, which is obvious from where you've parked.
As you enter, look to your right, you will almost immediately see a noticeboard. This is where the wooded footpath begins.
Walk c.220 metres along the wooded footpath to the current favoured area between telegraph poles 657 and 3 and search for the birds.
The birds CAN be seen anywhere along the wooded footpath (or, occasionally, elsewhere) though, so if you don't see them in this favoured area, check the rest of the footpath. Also note that the favoured area is subject to change but I will alert you to any changes)
If you encounter any problems or want further information please feel free to contact me at birdnut@surfbirder.com.
PLEASE BE AWARE
The birds have always been present only between October and March, however, no news, negative or postive, is released between March and August inclusive and it would be appreciated if everybody could co-operate with this for obvious reasons.
My Banstead Downs year list 2010
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