Late Departures

1st November 2012 Most surprised today to see 3 House Martins flying over Longham Reservoir North in the afternoon. This is the latest record by over three weeks. Also 3 Ravens over (Dominic Couzens).

Records tumble in the weed

Coot are not always the most talked-about birds on local patches. Very common, dull in colour and presenting no identification challenge, it is very easy to ignore them. So let’s hear it, just for once, for a record-breaking Coot count on Tuesday 20th September....