Members Stories

Bryan Thomas has sent us a photo of a Blue Rock Thrush feeding a young bird. They are nesting near his home in Gran Alacant.

Malcolm is still recovering at home after his hip replacement and is doing his birding via various webcams around the world. Malcolm says – “Here are a few snaps I have taken off the live feeds. Variously they show a Sayaca … Continued

Dave and Linda have just returned from a short trip to Cazorla where they did some walking and were very happy to see a Dipper in a small river gorge. Due to the amount of walking involved Dave wasn’t carrying … Continued

Added another tick today to the birds seen from our garden. I was painting a garden wall when I heard a loud cry from the top of a pine in next doors garden. At first I thought there was a bright … Continued

Dave and Linda sent me some photos of a Southern Grey Shrike helping itself to some water/food in their garden today. Not a bad bird for the garden!

Former CBBC member Mike Smith sent in this information about his recent experiences watching birds in the UK. Mike says, “I went out with a friend last Saturday to an area about 20/25 miles from us and we had 6 … Continued

by Malcolm Palmer I often hear from people, usually in summer, who find young wild birds in a distressed condition – I usually offer them little help, I’m afraid, knowing how difficult it is to rear a young bird. So … Continued

Linda Lawrence has been out with her camera again catching birds in unusual locations. This bird was seen in England over Christmas. I thought it might be a thrush of some sort but can anyone properly identify this bird for … Continued

A Black Redstart has chosen to roost every night on top of a bamboo blind. The blind hangs in the porch of CBBC Members, Dave and Lin’s house in Gran Alacant. Dave and Lin say he is welcome to stay … Continued

Razorbills have recently been spotted close to the fishing boats in Santa Pola harbour. I’m informed these are young birds which is why they don’t yet have the distinctive bill of the adult bird. Bryan Thomas has also provided a … Continued