Category Archives: Bats

20th May – First fledglings of 2012

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Since getting back to the UK and Brandon Hill, it’s been a pretty miserable time weatherwise, but inexorably the season and wildlife pushes forward and after a few interesting Spring migrants passing through the park (including siskins, willow and garden … Continue reading →

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September 5th – Clifton peregrines and Cabot Tower wildlife

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

This little video is of Clifton’s urban peregrine falcons (city centre peregrines can be seen in the video below or here). The first 2 clips are views from Cabot Tower, looking out to the Wills Memorial Tower at the top … Continue reading →

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13th August – sopranos and peregrines

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

This video of a young urban peregrine was shot in Bristol city centre, across the river from Castle Park. If you look closely, right at the beginning he coughs up a pellet and then tries again at about 1 minute … Continue reading →

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2nd August – autumn migration begins

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

Firstly, if you haven’t done so yet, click on the link above and check out my new wildlife map. Wow! BIRDS In the last week, a few things seem to have started their journey south for the winter. Swift numbers … Continue reading →

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23rd July – nocturnal activities

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

Firstly, it’s great to be back on the main blog. I have been away for the last week in North Devon taking a well deserved break after an intense period of work, which has meant that I have only been … Continue reading →

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Toads 10-0 Foot

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

This morning, a female great spot and a sparrowhawk, loads of redwings again (25+), carrion crows collecting nesting material and  the chiffchaff either trying to claim the whole park or there are a few of them now. 18:30 watched a … Continue reading →

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March 15th – Bats

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

First heron I’ve seen flying over at 7am this morning. By mid-morning c.15 redwings gregariously chattering in the trees.. Looks and sounds like they are getting itchy feet/wings. A few more dotted around the park too. Chiffchaff singing again today, but … Continue reading →

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