By Dot Jones, Chair, Dursley Birdwatching and Preservation Society At the risk of preaching to the converted, I think it’s important to reiterate that as this — our third heatwave of the summer — continues, we must not forget to look out for the wildlife that calls our gardens home. Small things that make a…
Spring: this has to be my favourite time of year. The air is full of bird song the ground mottled with wild flowers staking their claim on a reawakening world. Trees are unfurling their fresh green leaves. There is an air of anticipation everywhere, mates need to be found or bonds renewed after the dormant…
The days are drawing out and although we are still experiencing a lot of rain the signs of Spring are around. The early songsters are proclaiming their territories in the hope of attracting the females. Snowdrops and Lesser Celandines are in flower along the roadside banks. As our thoughts turn to the year ahead we…
Recently I read a report and was sickened to learn that Tarras, a territorial Golden Eagle had gone missing from the Langholm area in “suspicious circumstances”. Tarras’s mate, Wren also went missing around the same time, which has given cause for concern. Four year old Tarras’s last transmission was between 27 and 29 August 2025…
In last month’s (Sept.) bulletin you should have noticed that all the indoor and field events for the rest of 2025/2026 season are listed. That list will appear in future bulletins for your information.I’d like to thank Rebecca and Simon for putting together what looks to be an interesting program and I look forward to…
As heat-wave number four makes it’s presence felt there are still changes happening thattells us the seasons are moving on. Numbers of post breeding birds are starting to grow, plenty of Green Sandpipers are busily feeding up ready for when the time feels right for them to head to Southern Europe or Africa for the…