RSPB Big Garden birdwatch

[shivvy]

I believe that this is on on 24/25 Jan this year. Last year I did it online but my Dad does it via hard copy.
Can anyone advise whether we receive the forms automatically by email and/or post or do I need to organise getting them?
Thanks.

[Schutzengel]

RSPB Members receive a copy of the form in their magazine. As you say you can complete the form on line, but you can also find a hard copy of the form in several magazines, and in some of the magazines which arrive with the weekend newspapers.

[shivvy]

Thanks Schutzengel.

[Kleiber]

I do it as well - can't you print off a copy of the on-line form for your dad? (I don't know, it's only a suggestion.) have fun at the weekend! K x

[shivvy]

Yes I could do that Kleiber but I wanted to know whether the forms would be sent out automatically. Thanks anyhow. I'm looking forward to counting them at the weekend too.

[Kleiber]

D'you think we'll all be posting (boasting???) on here again this year, after we've done it? I do hope so - it's lovely to see what everyone else has in their gardens!!

[shivvy]

lol Kleiber - probably!

[webbo3]

here's my list.

thrush
blackbirds
collard doves
wood pigeons
pigeons(possibly racers)
sparrows
wren
starlings
robins
crow
magpies
green woodpecker.


Dave.

[ruthann58]

pheasents ,
magpies
wood pidgeons
collared doves
kestrel
starlings
thrush
blackbirds
dunnocks
chaffinches
blue tits
great tits
longtailed tits (marshmallows with tails)
wrens
goldcrests
robins
greenfinches
marsh or coal tit not sure which

[ruthann58]

forgot the
crows
rooks
beautiful barn owl
woodpeckers
and of course the seagulls

[Kleiber]

Hang on, it's not the weekend yet!! But....
blue tits
great tits
coal tits
long-tailed tits
starlings (yippee - haven't seen any up here in ages!)
blackbirds
thrushes (song, mistle, redwing & fieldfare)
wagtails (pied & grey)
chaffinches
greenfinches
bramblings
siskins
great spotted woodpeckers
buzzard (on telephone pole by gate!)
magpies
jays
carrion crows
nuthatches

these are all despite Cleo's best efforts at murder! btw, shivvy, I got an e-mail the other day from the RSPB, inviting me to take part again this year, with a link for the form. K

[Kleiber]

Oops, I forgot the robins, wrens and dunnocks!!

[ruthann58]

what a great list kleiber i forgot the 2 sparrows who come at dusk issy now sits on the window sill and meows at them all , i think she is telling them once the weather warms up 3 legs will be as good as 4 so look out birdies

[ruthann58]

whoops forgot the pair of jays this is the first time we have had gold crests( 4 )had to get the book out to see what they were!

[Kleiber]

You're lucky you've seen the goldcrests, ruthann - I know there are some living in the conifers in my field across the lane, I can hear them, but I haven't seen any for about 3 years.
I know I can't count this lot on Saturday, but I mustn't forget to mention the beautiful ravens, who fly overhead, displaying to each other, or the red kites, or my incredibly noisy tawny owls, who hoot and screech at each other for what seems to be all night!! K

[shivvy]

OK, if we are sharing, I'll list my usual suspects as well!!

Robin
Greenfinch
Chaffinch
Blue tit
Great tit
Coal tit
Long Tailed tit
Wren
Goldfinch
Starling
Blackbird
Pheasant
Dunnock
Redpoll
Wood pigeon
Sparrowhawk
Song thrush
Pied wagtail
Collared dove
House sparrow

and the cutest little Treecreepers - but only on one occasion unfortunately.

[ruthann58]

arnt we all so lucky until i wriote them down i didnt realise how many we have come and visit us

[LoftyLottie]

Oooh, this is fun:

This week

Tree Sparrows
Hedge Sparrows
Blackbirds
Song Thrush (just 1)
Robins
Blue Tits
Great Tits
Cole Tits
Willow Tits (or Marsh Tits) not quite sure
Chaffinches
Green finches
Wrens
Goldcrest(s)
Starlings
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
Pheasant
Wood pigeons
Collared Doves
dunnocks
Magpies in the trees opposite but not in the garden
Black headed gulls behind the house in field
and (hooray) Lapwings behind the house in field
Moorhen

My neighbour had a snipe in her garden yesterday. I last saw one in my garden about 30 years ago?

Haven't seen the sparrowhawks this week, barns owls have been quiet too. Jackdaws are vocal but not yet visiting.

What's the betting they all go into hiding at the weekend?

[LoftyLottie]

Big flock of fieldfares in the tree over the road this week too!!
The stayed for about three minutes and then all flew off together.