CR5 Issue 157 June 2018
A local community magazine containing local business advertising along with interesting reads, puzzles and What's On in the local area
A local community magazine containing local business advertising along with interesting reads, puzzles and What's On in the local area
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Joan says "I’ve set myself a<br />
challenge to photograph birds in<br />
flight, so a local wildlife exhibition<br />
provided a great opportunity to<br />
develop my skills.<br />
Although the kestrel was one of<br />
the smaller birds at the exhibition,<br />
I loved the colour of his feathers. It<br />
took a fair bit of patience and quite<br />
a few shots to capture him at just<br />
the right moment."<br />
DIARY:<br />
5th AGM and Awards<br />
During summer recess we meet informally<br />
each Tuesday evening in a local pub so why<br />
not come along for a chat? Contact Lynda for<br />
details<br />
We meet each Tuesday evening (7.45pm<br />
for 8pm) in Cameron Hall, Canons Hill, Old<br />
Coulsdon. Visitors £5 (refunded on joining).<br />
Visit oldcoulsdoncameraclub.org.uk, see us on<br />
facebook or contact<br />
lynda@oldcoulsdoncameraclub.org.uk<br />
Bird’s Eye View<br />
By John Birkett, RSPB Croydon Local Group<br />
I have just completed a day birdwatching at<br />
many sites in Croydon and it is time to take<br />
stock of changes in Croydon’s bird life over<br />
recent years. Some species now have just a<br />
tenuous claw hold with only a couple of Yellowhammers<br />
left at Riddlesdown and a single pair<br />
of Reed Buntings at South Norwood CP. And<br />
it is becoming harder to find House Martins<br />
and Swifts around our houses. On the plus side<br />
Little Egrets are becoming more common and<br />
Egyptian Geese are now breeding. Buzzards<br />
and Red Kites are likely to colonise soon.<br />
But, before anyone links their increase to<br />
declines in small birds, it should be<br />
remembered that these neither of these<br />
species usually prey on song birds. In fact<br />
some small birds are increasing; Goldfinches<br />
are far more common than they were 20 years<br />
ago and Whitethroats are thriving at South<br />
Norwood CP.<br />
You can help us to monitor Croydon’s birds by<br />
taking part in our bird survey, recording the<br />
birds in and around your garden each month,<br />
or you can send us details of anything<br />
interesting that you see. If you find any House<br />
Martins nesting in eaves (or anywhere else) we<br />
would love to hear about them. Likewise if you<br />
see and hear Swifts screaming around the<br />
rooftops or diving behind the gutters (this<br />
would suggest they have a nest in the roof).<br />
You can find out more about the RSPB Croydon<br />
Local Group and the survey by coming along to<br />
one of our meetings or going to the website:<br />
http://ww2.rspb.org.uk/groups/croydon/<br />
To find out more about some of the birds seen<br />
in Croydon have a look at the Croydon Birders<br />
website - http://croydon-birders.wikia.com/<br />
wiki/Latest_News<br />
House Martins and nest in eaves<br />
To advertise call Lucy on 01737 557888 or 07703 209292<br />
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