BIRDS
RED-FLANKED BLUETAIL Tarsiger cyanurus
Just one of over three hundred bird species recorded in S. Gloucestershire!
Main photo: Pallid Harrier | Martyn Hayes
Tbosg
welcome to the birds of south gloucestershire
Our aim is to provide information about rare, scarce and unusual birds, butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies, both full species and forms, seen in South Gloucestershire.
BUTTERFLIES
SMALL COPPER Lycaena phlaeas
Over fifty butterflies, both species and forms have been identified in the recording area.
DRAGONFLIES & DAMSELFLIES
FOUR-SPOTTED CHASER Libellula quadrimaculata
Dragonflies and Damselflies are well represented in S. Gloucestershire with well over thirty species and forms.
recent sightings
Follow the links below for the most recent information from around the region.
Click on the main menu above right for further information -
about us, links, publications, an interactive map and a search TBOSG option!
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Follow the link above to access full information about.... Arrival dates, first records, on this day, previous months, rare and scarce birds monthly, rarity status, recent reports, statistics, the complete systematic list, year list and much, much more.....
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Click on this link for all of the patch information in one place including: patch maps, previous months, recent reports and year lists!
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Follow this link for the S. Glos butterfly diary, year lists and a comprehensive systematic list of species and forms!
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Click this link for full details and information including; the S. Glos dragon and damselfly diary, year lists and a full systematic list!
Our philosophy
... 'a bad day birding is infinitely better than a good day at work' ...