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 of course 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, John Barnett and my sponsors S. Gloucestershire Council.
Rare & Scarce Birds Seen Historically This Month
■ AUGUST ■
Click on the month above to view rare & scarce birds day by day.
Storm Petrel off Severn Beach. August 2008. © Paul Bowerman.
First Records For S. Gloss In August
Some stunning birds were were first seen in August; A Semipalmated Sandpiper was at OPS on the 12th, Wood Sandpiper at Oakford Reservoir on the 13th, Aquatic Warbler at Littleton-on-Severn on the 14th & Broad-billed Sandpiper at OPS on the 20th.
Conservation Area
Sharpe’s Longclaw, 10,000 Birds, and the Small African Fellowship for Conservation
Sharpe’s Longclaw by Charlie Moores
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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 images remains the photographers; pictures may not be reproduced or downloaded without permission.
