1 GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER
1 BULLFINCH
1 GREENFINCH
2 PIED WAGTAILS (male +female) showing well on field at Overton Park c.08.10am where 4 COMMON GULLS have been present with the good numbers of BLACK-HEADED GULLS recently.
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Showing posts with label Overton Park. Show all posts
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
08/03/2010
My first Banstead Downs SISKIN of the year flew north, calling this afternoon and appeared as if it could have landed in the northern wood between Sutton Lane and the railway line. Also 1 GOLDFINCH and 1 GREENFINCH.
At Hulverstone Close today, a BLACKCAP was calling in vegetation along the railway (one also called at Overton Grange School 04/03/2010)
At Hulverstone Close today, a BLACKCAP was calling in vegetation along the railway (one also called at Overton Grange School 04/03/2010)
Monday, 8 February 2010
08/02/2010
GOLDFINCH was a Banstead Downs year tick today. Very quiet today with very little of note, 1 GREENFINCH and 1 JAY being the only other slightly noteworthy species.
A large flock of c.30 GOLDFINCHES (many singing) were at Overton Park today as were 2 PIED WAGTAILS.
A large flock of c.30 GOLDFINCHES (many singing) were at Overton Park today as were 2 PIED WAGTAILS.
Monday, 1 February 2010
01/02/2010
In the local area, the walk to school produced a couple of surprises, a BLACKCAP at Hulverstone Close, calling and seen with the naked eye, and a GREEN WOODPECKER heard calling at Overton Park by the school, just before I went in. On the 29th January, 17 GOLDFINCHES were in a tree there, many singing.
In the afternoon I did the usual winter after-school walk at the golf course. I heard a probable Firecrest briefly but couldn't locate it. A single JAY was present there and a ROSE-RINGED PARAKEET flew over. Somebody again reported a FIRECREST at 1.20pm 20 metres beyond the post labelled 657. Good to see that somebody else is regularly working Banstead Downs, I hope they will find me something good in spring.
I cut across the A217 to the main part of the site where 1+ SONG THRUSH was present as well as 1-2+ BULLFINCHES, 3 JAYS and a singing CHAFFINCH, quite early. One female was also noted (and one was along Burdon Lane). 2 adult COMMON GULLS flew over and a GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER called. 40 JACKDAWS flew to roost.
In the afternoon I did the usual winter after-school walk at the golf course. I heard a probable Firecrest briefly but couldn't locate it. A single JAY was present there and a ROSE-RINGED PARAKEET flew over. Somebody again reported a FIRECREST at 1.20pm 20 metres beyond the post labelled 657. Good to see that somebody else is regularly working Banstead Downs, I hope they will find me something good in spring.
I cut across the A217 to the main part of the site where 1+ SONG THRUSH was present as well as 1-2+ BULLFINCHES, 3 JAYS and a singing CHAFFINCH, quite early. One female was also noted (and one was along Burdon Lane). 2 adult COMMON GULLS flew over and a GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER called. 40 JACKDAWS flew to roost.
Thursday, 21 January 2010
21/01/2010
Met local birder Andrew and two birders accompanying him at the golf course today. They very soon got me onto 2 FIRECRESTS which showed well along the wooded footpath before post 657, it's been a very long time since I've seen them this near to the beginning of the footpath.
Very little else around. Along The Drive 2 ROSE-RINGED PARAKEETS called and one flew east from Burdon Lane where one or two COAL TITS were singing and 2 JACKDAWS flew over.
A GREY WAGTAIL at Hulverstone Close this afternoon on the journey from school to the golf course also 1 or 2 PIED WAGTAILS at Overton Park where good numbers of BLACK-HEADED GULLS which included at least 1 COMMON GULL.
Very little else around. Along The Drive 2 ROSE-RINGED PARAKEETS called and one flew east from Burdon Lane where one or two COAL TITS were singing and 2 JACKDAWS flew over.
A GREY WAGTAIL at Hulverstone Close this afternoon on the journey from school to the golf course also 1 or 2 PIED WAGTAILS at Overton Park where good numbers of BLACK-HEADED GULLS which included at least 1 COMMON GULL.
Friday, 11 December 2009
In other news- 11/12/2009
You've probably noticed that there's been even less to report in the few weeks. The birding in the local area has certainly slowed down a lot more!
At Overton Park today 2 PIED WAGTAILS were present as was at least 1 COMMON GULL along with c.30 BLACK-HEADED GULLS. c.10 STARLINGS were feeding on the playing field also.
At Overton Park today 2 PIED WAGTAILS were present as was at least 1 COMMON GULL along with c.30 BLACK-HEADED GULLS. c.10 STARLINGS were feeding on the playing field also.
Friday, 13 November 2009
In other news- 13/11/2009
no time today to go up to the golf course or the core Downs but on the way to school a GREY WAGTAIL was flushed at Belmont Park; not bad on the deck for Belmont. It is likely it is the same bird seen earlier in the week and may winter here. 1+ COMMON GULL+ c.60-70 BLACK-HEADED GULLS still present at Overton Park.
Friday, 6 November 2009
In other news 06/11/2009
A very interesting report came to me late last night of a LARGE RAPTOR SP. fairly low over Belmont shortly after I left for school. It may have just been a Common Buzzard but that would be very ununusal at this time of year, early in the morning and low over.
With both Osprey and Short-eared Owl seen in London yesterday I ponder if it could have been one of those, it could well have actually been the Owl!
Also, at Overton Park today c.11 ROSE-RINGED PARAKEETS were feeding on a set of bird feeders put outside someone's flat window and c.80 BLACK-HEADED GULLS were present.
With both Osprey and Short-eared Owl seen in London yesterday I ponder if it could have been one of those, it could well have actually been the Owl!
Also, at Overton Park today c.11 ROSE-RINGED PARAKEETS were feeding on a set of bird feeders put outside someone's flat window and c.80 BLACK-HEADED GULLS were present.
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
In other news 04/11/2009
little of interest and I didn't really get out birding today.
up to 50 GOLDFINCHES over Overton Park mid-afternoon +large numbers of Gulls particularly BLACK-HEADED early a.m. then flew off. Still no sign of Jackdaws but haven't looked properly. Large flock of STARLINGS feeding daily Overton Park. MISTLE THRUSH Belmont Park early a.m. ROSE-RINGED PARAKEETS were heard flying over Overton Park this a.m. No recent sign of Green Woodpecker @ Belmont Heights/Belmont Pastures/Belmont Park area.
This is called nuttypatch.blogspot.com . . .
up to 50 GOLDFINCHES over Overton Park mid-afternoon +large numbers of Gulls particularly BLACK-HEADED early a.m. then flew off. Still no sign of Jackdaws but haven't looked properly. Large flock of STARLINGS feeding daily Overton Park. MISTLE THRUSH Belmont Park early a.m. ROSE-RINGED PARAKEETS were heard flying over Overton Park this a.m. No recent sign of Green Woodpecker @ Belmont Heights/Belmont Pastures/Belmont Park area.
This is called nuttypatch.blogspot.com . . .
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