Birds
The 1st-winter orientalis oriental turtle dove has been refound alive and well in a garden in Chipping Norton. Fortunately it's found it's way to a birder's garden where it has been for three days now. It can only be viewed from within the house itself where it shows down to within a few yards at times.
It's in the garden of 41 The Leys. The road itself is currently closed to traffic at the top end due to road works. Park only in the town centre and walk back to The Leys to view from inside No 41. A queuing system will be in operation, with a charge of £5 per person. Access until 4pm today and 10am-4pm tomorrow and no access on Wednesday or Thursday.
No doubt there will be lots of fantastic photos appearing on the blog over the next few hours but here's some video footage to be getting on with
- Rufous Turtle Dove 29th March
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis) still at Chipping Norton in back garden of No:41 The Leys at 9:50a.m. No access to 41 today, access tomorrow from 7:30a.m. Do not park at The Leys. (per R.B.A)...
- Rufous Turtle Dove 11th March
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis) still Chipping Norton in back garden of 41 The Leys 7:30-8:30a.m on & off. Access to #41 The Leys tomorrow & Sunday from 7:30a.m. (per R.B.A)...
- Rufous Turtle Dove 19th February
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis) still 08:51a.m Chipping Norton at 41 The Leys.No parking on The Leys park in town centre and walk. Entry £5. No access tomorrow. 12:15p.m still behind Lord Piece Road then flew towards The Leys. No further news....
- 15th Feb: Oriental Turtle Dove Present Early Morning Only
Reported (Bird Guides) as still present early morning at 41 The Leys, Chipping Norton, this morning. Access via queuing system (£5 entry fee to charity) until 16:00 today with no access Wednesday or Thursday. Park only in centre of town and walk down...
- Oriental Turtle Dove
Many thanks to Steve and Sharon for kindly allowing birders in to their home and for the cups of tea & chocolate :-) All money raised is to be divided between Bird Life International and Bird Life Malta which are both worthy causes. Access tomorrow...
Birds
Oriental Turtle Dove Refound in Chipping Norton!!!!
The 1st-winter orientalis oriental turtle dove has been refound alive and well in a garden in Chipping Norton. Fortunately it's found it's way to a birder's garden where it has been for three days now. It can only be viewed from within the house itself where it shows down to within a few yards at times.
It's in the garden of 41 The Leys. The road itself is currently closed to traffic at the top end due to road works. Park only in the town centre and walk back to The Leys to view from inside No 41. A queuing system will be in operation, with a charge of £5 per person. Access until 4pm today and 10am-4pm tomorrow and no access on Wednesday or Thursday.
No doubt there will be lots of fantastic photos appearing on the blog over the next few hours but here's some video footage to be getting on with
- Rufous Turtle Dove 29th March
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis) still at Chipping Norton in back garden of No:41 The Leys at 9:50a.m. No access to 41 today, access tomorrow from 7:30a.m. Do not park at The Leys. (per R.B.A)...
- Rufous Turtle Dove 11th March
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis) still Chipping Norton in back garden of 41 The Leys 7:30-8:30a.m on & off. Access to #41 The Leys tomorrow & Sunday from 7:30a.m. (per R.B.A)...
- Rufous Turtle Dove 19th February
Rufous Turtle Dove 1w (form orientalis) still 08:51a.m Chipping Norton at 41 The Leys.No parking on The Leys park in town centre and walk. Entry £5. No access tomorrow. 12:15p.m still behind Lord Piece Road then flew towards The Leys. No further news....
- 15th Feb: Oriental Turtle Dove Present Early Morning Only
Reported (Bird Guides) as still present early morning at 41 The Leys, Chipping Norton, this morning. Access via queuing system (£5 entry fee to charity) until 16:00 today with no access Wednesday or Thursday. Park only in centre of town and walk down...
- Oriental Turtle Dove
Many thanks to Steve and Sharon for kindly allowing birders in to their home and for the cups of tea & chocolate :-) All money raised is to be divided between Bird Life International and Bird Life Malta which are both worthy causes. Access tomorrow...