The 2017 Surrey Bird Report is available now and has been posted to all members. Non-members can purchase a copy for £10 plus £1.50 p&p.
The report includes accounts of the 207 species seen in the county, a summary of ringing activity and an article detailing the irruption of Hawfinches in 2017.
The full content list and details of how to order are here.
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Beddington Farmlands: Red-crested Pochard, Pintail, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper (A Dutta).
Chobham Common: no sign of Olive-backed Pipit though Spotted Flycatcher present (BirdGuides).
Leith Hill: 13,302 House Martins flew south-east between 06:30-11:00 (Surrey record count); also 3 Hawfinches and Brambling south ad 73 Crossbills about (W Attridge/R Stride).
London Wetland Centre: Bittern (J Klavins).
Priest Hill: 2,200 House Martins flew south (S Gale).
Richmond Park: Jack Snipe at Upper Pen Ponds (BirdGuides).