Northwood Natural History News
Report on the Isle of Wight Ornithology Group local outing to Parkhurst Forest. Saturday 2 June 2007
Posted by NH Admin on Friday, 26th September 2008, 00:00
A report on the crepuscular and nocturnal birdlife of this nearby forest.
more...Report on a guided RSPB walk around Brading Marshes. Sunday 4 May 2008.
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A report on a visit to this RSPB reserve during the Isle of Wight Walking Festival.
more...BIRD OF THE MONTH: NOVEMBER 2006 – PIED WAGTAIL
Posted by NH Admin on Thursday, 9th November 2006, 00:00
The constant tail-wagging gives this bird an endearing quality…
more...BIRD OF THE MONTH: OCTOBER 2006 – FIELDFARE
Posted by NH Admin on Friday, 20th October 2006, 00:00
Fieldfares are happy to move about widely in search of food supplies…
more...BIRD OF THE MONTH: SEPTEMBER 2006 – JAY
Posted by NH Admin on Monday, 11th September 2006, 00:00
Autumn is the best time of year to look for these beautifully coloured birds…
more...BIRD OF THE MONTH: AUGUST 2006 – BUZZARD
Posted by NH Admin on Tuesday, 1st August 2006, 00:00
Buzzards are the largest birds of prey likely to be seen regularly in Northwood and Medham …
more...BIRD OF THE MONTH: JULY 2006 – OYSTERCATCHER
Posted by NH Admin on Wednesday, 28th June 2006, 00:00
Watch them feeding in the mud when the tide is out, working their way along the shoreline …
more...BIRD OF THE MONTH: JUNE 2006 – BLACKBIRD
Posted by NH Admin on Thursday, 1st June 2006, 00:00
Blackbirds sing from a prominent perch, often near the top of a tree, or on a roof or television aerial…
more...BIRD OF THE MONTH: MAY 2006 – CHAFFINCH
Posted by NH Admin on Friday, 28th April 2006, 00:00
If chaffinches were rare we would rave about their colour combination of pink, blue, green, brown, black and white. But because they are so common…
more...BIRD OF THE MONTH: APRIL 2006 – SWALLOW
Posted by NH Admin on Thursday, 30th March 2006, 00:00
Tradition tells us that the swallow is a sign of spring. This is due to its arrival in April from its wintering territories…
more...BIRD OF THE MONTH: MARCH 2006 – STONECHAT
Posted by NH Admin on Friday, 17th March 2006, 00:00
The stonechat’s colouring is bright and distinctive. Marvel at its daintiness as it perches on the thin stalks of plants. Watch the pair feeding together.
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