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BOURNEMOUTH NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY | ||
| 39 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3NS, UK. Registered Charity No. 219585 |
Number of Members: 9
Leader: Rosemary Broadey
Map Ref: OL22 / SU 243 086 (Bolderwood & Blackwater Arboretum)
Weather: Overcast, mild.
Itinerary:
A circuit of the deer sanctuary, lunch at Bolderwood Picnic Site, short drive to Blackwater,
followed by a walk around the Arboretum.
Total number of species seen was 18, as detailed below:
| Woodpigeon | Goldcrest | Magpie | |
| Wren | Long-tailed Tit | Carrion Crow | |
| Robin | Coal Tit | Chaffinch | |
| Blackbird | Great Tit | Greenfinch | |
| Song Thrush | Treecreeper | Common Crossbill | |
| Mistle Thrush | Jay | Hawfinch |
Notes:
The day began very well with extended views of several Treecreepers on holly and oak trunks. At the end of the day we saw a
good number of Hawfinches. The birds congregate at the top of 60 foot conifers before diving deep into the trees to roost.
There were a maximum of eight birds simultaneously in view. Thanks to Stuart Grant who kindly shared his telescope to give
us all a 'close-up' view. A confiding Robin shared a bench with Tricia Farrington, perched on the telescope and then enjoyed
biscuit crumbs from Mary Tiler's picnic box.