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Hampshire is a large county in the south of England, overlooking The Solent, with a large number of outstanding birdwatching habitats, including ancient woodlands, chalk grassland, lowland heath, river valleys, lakes, reed-beds, coastal grazing marshes and inter-tidal mudflats. The only habitats it lacks are uplands and cliffs. The New Forest, with its pasture, woodland and heaths, is particularly noted for breeding raptors, such as, Hobby, and Honey Buzzard, and passerines, such as, Wood Warbler, Dartford Warbler, Redstart and Stonechat. As well as over wintering Hen Harrier and regular Great Grey Shrike. Hampshire's coastline supports substantial colonies of breeding Black-headed Gulls, Sandwich Terns and Little Terns, and in winter, the harbours are taken over by vast numbers of migratory waders and wildfowl, including internationally significant numbers of Brent Geese, Grey Plover, Dunlin, Black-tailed Godwit and many other species. Keyhaven and Farlington Marshes are noteworthy for scarce migrants. Over wintering Bewick's Swans and Gadwall are but two of the many wildfowl that over winter in the Avon Valley and the adjacent Blashford Lakes. Finally, up to 15 percent of the British population of Stone Curlews still breed on the chalk uplands, despite ever-encroaching farming operations. |
Brian Fellows
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Keith Betton
8 Dukes Close, Folly Hill, Farnham, Surrey GU9 0DR
01252 724068
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Number of bird species: 364
Hampshire Bird Report 2004
Hampshire Ornithological Society 2005ISBN: 165546
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Where to Watch Birds in Dorset, Hampshire & The Isle of Wight
G Green & M Cade, (Christopher Helm) 2010 4th EditionISBN: 9780713688139
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Gilkicker Point Bird Site
WebsiteWe are a friendly local birdwatching group active in the Gosport & Fareham areas. We have indoor meetings with guest speakers and monthly field trips to venues throughout the South and occasionally further afield. New members most welcome....
Hampshire Ornithological Society
WebsiteThe Hampshire Ornithological Society records and publishes information about wild birds in the county of Hampshire, England. This web site is for members and potential members of HOS. Hopefully, visitors to Hampshire will also find it useful...
Hampshire Wildlife Trust
WebsiteWe are the leading local wildlife conservation charity in Hampshire. The Trust seeks to increase people’s involvement in their local environment and in turn achieve better conditions for wildlife. We care for over 60 wildlife reserves – more than 6,500 acres of valuable wildlife habitat – and by providing volunteering, education and training opportunities, we enable individuals and communities to provide sustained benefit to these essential wild places.
RSPB North East Hants Group
WebsiteWe are an active group with a membership of more than 250 and have a varied programme of events throughout the year.
RSPB New Forest Local Group
WebsiteWe are an active local RSPB group covering the whole of the New Forest and neighbouring areas in Hampshire & Dorset. We have an extensive programme of walks throughout the year, plus monthly meetings ( 2nd Wednesday each month) in Lyndhurst Village Hall. Members and non-members welcome...
RSPB Winchester Members Group
WebsiteI am delighted that you have chosen to visit the WWEB page devoted to the activities of the Winchester & District RSPB Members Group. I would like to extend an invitation to you to join the (you must be an RSPB member to join.) We raise money for the conservation and protection work of the RSPB, promote the work of the RSPB, and learn more about conservation and birds. Membership is open to all members of the RSPB upon payment of a small annual subscription...
The Hawk Conservancy Trust
WebsiteSarson Lane, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire. SP11 8DY, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1264 773850. Fax: +44 (0) 1264 773772. Email info@hawkconservancy - Conservation - Education - Rehabilitation - Research
Baffins Pond Association
WebsiteSatellite View
Baffins Pond is very popular with ducks and geese. You can expect to see Canada, Barnacle and Snow Geese, Coot, Moorhen, Tufted Duck, Muscovy Duck and Swan. You might see Little Grebe, Cormorant and Pochard.
Brook Meadow Conservation
WebsiteSatellite View
Brook Meadow is a lovely wet meadow in Emsworth, a small town in the south east corner of Hampshire in the UK. It consists of 5 acres of grassland, surrounded by woodlands and flanked by two streams...
Chichester Harbour Conservancy
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Chichester Harbour Conservancy is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty comprising 11sq miles of water and 11sq miles of land with 17 miles of well marked and lighted channels which, with its easy access to the Solent, makes it an ideal water recreation centre. There are many inter-related activities such as sailing, fishing, walking and wildfowling as well as nearly 9,000 vessels over 3 metres in length, 3,200 moorings, 2,000 berths in four marinas and 14 sailing clubs.
Hampshire Wildlife Trust Sites
WebsiteReserves, pictures etc.
RSPB Reserve - Langstone Harbour
WebsiteSatellite View
Little terns, Mediterranean gulls, ringed plovers and redshanks breed here. In the winter, you can see up to 6,000 brent geese, along with shelducks, teals, dunlins and oystercatchers...
Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve
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Owned by Hampshire County Council since 1972, Titchfield Haven opened as a nature reserve in 1976 and gained the status of a National Nature Reserve in 1995. It now covers 350 acres of varied wetland habitats on either side of the River Meon, extending from the village of Titchfield to the shores of the Solent. With hides, paths, great birdwatching and nearby Haven House Visitor Centre, Titchfield Haven is well worth a visit. Over 170 species of birds are recorded at Titchfield Haven every year... disabled access is also highlighted.
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Birding Pal
InformationLocal birders willing to show visiting birders around their area...
Swallow Birding
Tour OperatorOn Swallow Birding trips we are enthusiastic, relaxed, friendly and fun. Small groups mean Leader Steve Grimwade can give the time and attention necessary to make your trip a great birding experience!
Crowberry Lodge B&B - Hayling Island
WebsiteCarole and John welcome you to Hayling Island and Crowberry Lodge. We go to great lengths to ensure your stay is comfortable, enjoyable and excellent value for money. Located on the popular west side of Hayling Island and just a 10 minute walk to the beach, Crowberry Lodge is the ideal base whether you want a relaxing holiday, successful business trip or an adrenalin packed weekend...
Langstone Hotel - Hayling Island
AccommodationThe Langstone Hotel is located just 8 miles from Portsmouth, outside of Havant on the northern shore of Hayling Island. Overlooking the Langstone Estuary and Harbour, yet close to major road networks the Langstone Hotel is the perfect place for a short break...
Sandleheath Post Office B & B
AccommodationWelcome to the homepage of the Sandleheath village shop. David and Susan Champion welcome you to their home for bed & breakfast in the tranquillity of the New Forest, in Hampshire, England.
St. John's B&B - Hayling Island
AccommodationSt. John's Bed and Breakfast and Half Board Accommodation at Hayling Island, Hampshire, UK. Popular with birdwatchers - Perfect for a weekend or short break, or a relaxing holiday on the South Coast of England...
HOSList
Mailing ListTo post to list:hoslist@yahoogroups.com
List contact:hoslist-owner@yahoogroups.com
To subscribe to list:hoslist-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
This list is intended for the discussion of all aspects of birdwatching in Hampshire (UK). The list complements the website of the Hampshire Ornithological Society.
A Cracking Pair Of Tits
BlogMartin Clay - Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom - is a 25 year old Graphic Designer, who lives out in the sticks in North West Hampshire, on a small Estate called Apsley. He's lived here since he was about 12 months old. He's pretty lucky to be able to step out of the front gate and have wildlife in every direction…
Alex Berryman Photography
BlogBlog to keep and share a record of my findings and photographs - mostly around North East Hampshire…
Ashley's Birding - Ashley Howe
BlogWelcome to my blog, I have put together quick reports of my birding travels across Britain along side photographs - which are slowly improving as with my life list...
BaldMonkeySeenBird - Paul Miller
BlogAlright? my name is Paul i am part of the succesful band Personality Horse. I like seening birds. this is just a log really of what i seen...
Friends of Emsworth Wildlife
Blog...community web site dedicated to the observation, recording and protection of the wildlife of the Emsworth area...
Hampshire Yearlisting - This isn't Portland Birding
BlogJoe stockwell - Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom - Me: young"ish" Birder Appalling twitcher, never going for stuff straight away but think about going until it has gone, Seriously unfaithful patcher, although nearly always reading something about birds...
Joe's Andover Birding - Joe Stockwell
BlogJoe stockwell is one of the abnormal 18 year olds in the uk being birder for around 10 years and I twitch the birds I really want to see not the ones I need... unless its close of course...
Not Your Average Birders
BlogTwo birders' big year...
The Barley Bird-er
BlogTravel Diaries, Bird Ringing and other Natural History Notes…
The Blue Chaffinch
BlogA BLOG about birds, birdwatching, wildlife and travel... with a good deal of ranting and some photos too...
The Three Amigo
BlogTony, Mark and Steve, wildlife enthusiasts who met in the Royal Navy blog our collective birding exploits…
Andy Gibb's Birding Journal
WebsiteMostly Trips in Hampshire. This page contains notes from my most recent trips. It also links to the notes from all the trips that I have typed in here. Read and enjoy. If you want to make any comments, contact me...
Birds of the River Itchen
WebsiteThe Itchen River rises at its source (SU588273) near the village of Cheriton, Hampshire and along its 27 mile length incorporates many tributaries until finally discharging into Southampton Water. The Itchen between Winchester and Southampton contains the Itchen Navigation, a canal excavated and embanked on the floodplain of the Itchen to allow cargoes to reach Winchester from Southampton. The coming of the railway lessened its importance and assured its demise...
Birdwatching in Emsworth, Hampshire
WebsiteHampshire is a large county in the south of England, overlooking The Solent, with a large number of outstanding birdwatching habitats, including ancient woodlands, chalk grassland, lowland heathland, river valleys, lakes, reedbeds, coastal grazing marshes and intertidal mudflats. It only lacks uplands and cliffs.
Nature in Portsmouth & Havant
WebsiteA local wildlife magazine focussing on the Havant/Portsmouth area
Nutbags
WebsiteMy free local delivery service applies to all people in the New Forest and Southampton area, with no miniumum purchase, but I am also willing to extend my area to include the whole of Hampshire, East Dorset, West Sussex and South Wiltshire, subject to a minimum order value of £25...
Peter's Purple Pages
WebsiteBirds and Orchid photographs from the county and elsewhere with a diary etc.
Rod's Home Page - Bird Box Cam
WebsiteSituated in our back garden in southern Hampshire, England, the box was first occupied in April 2000 by Great Tits.
Street End Feeds UK
WebsiteWild bird food direct from the farm. Farm bird feeds include bird seeds, sunflowers, peanuts and fat balls Street End Feeds, Hampshire UK...
The Really Wild Bird Food Company
WebsiteWelcome! We are the Really Wild Bird Food Company and we are really pleased you have found our website! Please read on to find out about us and our business, and why we are different to other bird seed suppliers...
Photographer - Andy Rouse
GalleryWelcome to the Andy Rouse Wildlife Photography website, home to the work of internationally renowned professional photographers, Andy Rouse and T.J. Rich...
Photographer - Chris Packham
GallerySome brilliant images from the much travelled TV presenter and writer...
Photographer - Donna Apsey - Zenfolio
WebsiteWonderful bird photos as art...
Photographer - George Spraggs
GalleryThis site is owned, run and built by George Spraggs. The aim of the site is to show my photographs of birds, all taken in Hampshire but most taken on Hayling Island...
Photographer - Martin Clay
Gallery...The family have recently moved to the beautiful hamlet of Forton a mere 4.5 miles down the road, and although at 26 years of age I should probably be considering leaving home for the second time, I’m finding it very hard as the new residence happens to be situated right on the River Test, with adjoining Watermeadows and the large wooded expanse of Harewood Forest just minutes by foot away from the front door. Now I can be found patrolling the banks and walkways almost daily after work with the camera ever present enjoying the local Flora & Fauna....
Photographer - Mike Mockler
GalleryMike Mockler is an award-winning wildlife photographer with many published photographs to his name. His photographs have been used in countless books and magazines around the world, including the front covers. He is a past winner of the “Dusk to Dawn” category in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, the world’s largest and most prestigious photography competition. He has also won several highly commended awards in that competition...
Photographer - Mike Read
GalleryMike Read has a stunning collection of wildlife images, and has developed his own evocative style of landscape photography. His photographs are in constant demand, and are published in a growing number of countries around the world. Mike has co-authored and illustrated two books, and is working on more at present. He was the major commissioned photographer for the RSPBs calendar in their Centenary year (1989). Entitled The Heritage of Wild Birds; this calendar was a showcase for Mikes superb wildlife portraits and atmospheric reserve photographs.
Photographer - Peter Olding
GalleryPictures of birds...
Photographer - Peter Raby
GalleryPhotographs from a Hampshire garden and beyond...
Photographer - Richard Ford
GalleryThis Web site has been created as a place for me to display my wildlife images. Most will be taken with a Nikon Coolpix 995 digital camera, in Hampshire or certainly the south of England...
Photographer – P Mckenna - Birds and Nature
GalleryImages of birds and nature from Hampshire…
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