Members Stories

Very lucky this year – we have Crested Tits nesting in one of our palm trees. The nest site is a vertical gap between a cut-off dead frond and the main trunk of the palm. Picture attachted with the adult … Continued

Having read my piece about Brian, Malcolm has written this poem. 81: MISSING YOU It’s twelve years since he ‘bought the farm’ I miss his ready wit and charm. Brian was no simple man Dedicated Southampton fan, He came with … Continued

I had a bike exploration trip with a pal this morning to some well-hidden caves between Jacarilla and Vistabella golf course. See photos of a dead kestrel (?) lying within one of the shallow caves. It has obviously been there and … Continued

Those of you who are familiar with my various ‘hobby-horses’ will know that I frequently extol the virtues of having a regular small area – a ‘patch’ to watch and record. Mine happens to be the garden area around the … Continued

Michael sent this photo to Malcolm and we thought it might be of interest to others. We’ve lived here six years and are by no means twitchers, but enjoy knowing what we are looking at. For several months we have … Continued

Ben Thomas contacted us to say he had found an injured Eagle Owl near his home and asking what he should do with it. He has now taken the bird to a local rescue centre and we hope it can … Continued

Anne has sent in another photo to show the progress of the baby Blackbirds which are nesting in her garden.  

Anne has sent in a photo of some young Blackbirds in a nest in her garden. There are three in the nest but one was hiding! Anne is enjoying watching all the feeding activity at the nest.

Peter Alden sent me two photos with this message – “As I went out of our front door yesterday, I heard a lot of little birds making a noise, I looked up and the attached is what I saw.”     … Continued

Greta Owen has sent in a photo of a Crossbill taken during the May field trip. This and more of Greta’s photos can be viewed in the ‘Birder’s Photos’ Gallery.