IN MEMORIAM
Sad news today to hear that Steve Hale (aka Mrs Trellis), who was the founder of the Avon Birds blog on 08/01/2011, died yesterday evening. Steve collected the Avon bird records for many years, carrying them from paper into the computer age. By 04/01/2013 his blog had over 30,000 views, and had become one of the most popular British bird sites. He kept the information concise and simple, as we continue to do today. There are still a few of of his blogs available to see in 2015, up to when the BOC took over on 31st July.
Steve was well known for his sense of humour, always referring to the great photos sent in as "Dire Bird Photos - don't look". Many Avon birders will remember him fondly and we send condolences to his family and friends.
Steve was well known for his sense of humour, always referring to the great photos sent in as "Dire Bird Photos - don't look". Many Avon birders will remember him fondly and we send condolences to his family and friends.
Temp 07°C to 12°C - Light rain with a fresh breeze from the Southwest.
BRISTOL
No reports.
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE
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| Turnstone, New Passage (Mike Davis) |
70+ Turnstone
Yate (Kingsgate Park):
18 Tufted Duck, 5 Goosander (2m+3f)
NORTH SOMERSET
No reports.
BELOW M4 & BANES
No reports
RESERVOIRS
Chew Valley Lake
Herons Green:
2 Scaup (adult m + 1st winter m)
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| Great White Egret, Moreton (Keith Wisbey) |
25 Canada Goose, 15 Tufted Duck, 2 Goldeneye (m+f), ++ Coot, 6 Great Crested Grebe (1 pair dancing with weed), 1 Black-necked Grebe, 6 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 4 Great White Egret, 1 Sparrowhawk (m), 1 Marsh Harrier, 4 Long-tailed Tit
Reported by: Mark Coller, Chris Craig, Mike Davis, Keith Wisbey
blagdonlakebirds, CVRS, nslbirding, opsbirding, severnsidebirds
blagdonlakebirds, CVRS, nslbirding, opsbirding, severnsidebirds
