Monday 29 January 2018

Rushy Common Birdwatch

On the 28th of January, we opened up the hide at Rushy Common to participate in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch by counting the total number of each bird species we saw in 1 hour.  
 


During our hour long count we spotted 19 different species and 167 individual birds.



Of our 18 birdwatchers, it was great to see a mix of regular visitors and those who had never visited the reserve before.  



Here are the full results:
 
Species
Number
Blue tit
3
Canada goose
2
Carrion crow
2
Coal tit
1
Coot
38
Cormorant
14
Dunnock
1
Gadwall
4
Goldeneye
2
Great crested grebe
4
Great tit
4
Greylag goose
2
Lesser black-backed gull
8
Long-tailed tit
4
Magpie
3
Mallard
10
Robin
2
Tufted duck
13
Wigeon
50

 


Friday 5 January 2018

RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch at Rushy Common


Come and join us as we throw open the doors of the hide at Rushy Common nature reserve to participate in the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch. For one hour we’ll count the total number of each species we see. The data will help identify not only the species using the site but will help establish trends and determine just how the birds and wildlife are doing.

You’ll also be able to learn more about the Lower Windrush Valley Project and the new ‘Friends’ group. New and inexperienced birders especially welcome. Be part of the world’s largest wildlife survey and help count the wildlife that’s counting on us!

Date: Sunday 28th January 2018
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Rushy Common Nature Reserve Bird Hide, Tar Road, South of Witney

More Information:
https://www.facebook.com/events/176548216278202/
https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/