It’s that time of year again! Each year, the RSPB hold the Big Garden Birdwatch where Thousands of people across the UK report their sightings of birds in their garden or area to help conservation work. It’s easy. Dates: 29-31 January How to do: All you have to do is kick back for an hourContinue reading “Big Garden Birdwatch!”
Author Archives: Henry Jones
Memories: Reptile On A Cliff
It was October Half term. We’d arrived. Every step drew us closer and closer to Lizard Point, Cornwall. Mud squelched and puddles splashed as we made our way along the messy path. We were surrounded by vast, steep fields as they twisted and turned, climbed and dropped, all trying to get a foothold on theContinue reading “Memories: Reptile On A Cliff”
New Year’s Day Birding
Today we were at Riverside Valley park. Out with my DMC – FZ330, I predicted some good shots and I would be right, I just didn’t know it yet. We started on a path which took us through some ponds and overall marsh areas. Being very cold indeed, most of the ponds had frozen overContinue reading “New Year’s Day Birding”
December stories
Hi everyone! I know I haven’t wrote for a while but I have been very busy indeed! I have been counting up my gift money from Christmas and have finally got a new camera. I’ve only used it twice but it is of really high quality. I think it’s called the Panasonic Lumix DMC –Continue reading “December stories”
Home Address: 15th October 2020
We were outside on the drive, looking up at the sunset. Suddenly, a distant flock of birds came into view. Their flight was very undulating, seeming to be going everywhere. At first, because of the formations they were making, I thought they might be geese but just to confirm, I ran into the house andContinue reading “Home Address: 15th October 2020”
Bowling Green Marsh: Sunday 13th September 2020
We started the walk going down the road that led to the reserve. Just when we’d left the car, we heard a sound. We looked up and saw a green woodpecker flying right above our heads. First catch of the day. As we walked further, the sound of brent geese was everywhere. In a fieldContinue reading “Bowling Green Marsh: Sunday 13th September 2020”
Short Stories: The Hawk
I was up in my bedroom and was reading my bird book again. Suddenly, I heard a shout from the front door. I rushed down the stairs to see what was up. I was told by my Dad that he had seen a strange bird fly up into the trees at the top of theContinue reading “Short Stories: The Hawk”
The Top 7 Sites For Birds In Devon
The place for birds, Dawlish Warren’s Bird List is 199 strong! The place is especially good for terns and assorted wader species such as sanderlings. It’s a very nice walk. You can walk either along the beach or through the actual nature reserve. 2. Slapton ley NNR Where I saw my first black throated diver,Continue reading “The Top 7 Sites For Birds In Devon”
The Ultimate Bird Quiz Answers: Week 14
Mystery Bird 1 I have a black cap and I am very tricky to separate from a willow tit. Despite my name, I do not like to live in marshes. I am a marsh tit! Mystery Bird 2 I am a wader and am related to the spotted redshank. I belong to the sandpiper family.Continue reading “The Ultimate Bird Quiz Answers: Week 14”
The Ultimate Bird Quiz: Week 14
Mystery Bird 1 I have a black cap I am very tricky to separate from the willow tit. I don’t actually like to live in marshes. Mystery Bird 2 I am a wader I am related to the spotted redshank I am a sandpiper Mystery Bird 3 I am a very exotic looking bird IContinue reading “The Ultimate Bird Quiz: Week 14”
The Bovey Birder 