It's All in the i-Details
This new blog, transferred from the Bird Friendly London Facebook page, will present some basic ID tips for some of the birds one might...
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Paul Nicholson
Nov 29, 20213 min read
Christmas Bird Counts occur across the Americas
Citizen science observations made during annual Christmas Bird Counts allow researchers to determine bird population trends and range...
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Paul Nicholson
Nov 27, 20213 min read
London Has Long History of Citizen Science
These four birders along London's Thames River were participating in the Christmas Bird Count. Their birding observations, when compiled...
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Paul Nicholson
Nov 15, 20213 min read
London area woodpeckers are easy to learn
All seven of the London-area woodpeckers are interesting, but the Pileated Woodpecker is the easiest to identify. It is by far the...
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Paul Nicholson
Nov 8, 20214 min read
For birdwatchers of all abilities, armchair birding is always an option
Written by Paul Nicholson and Brendon Samuels On the coldest fall and winter days, there will still be lots of “virtual birding” options...
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Paul Nicholson
Oct 29, 20212 min read
Do Hallowe’en birds haunt you?
Vultures are some of the birds with a strong association with Hallowe’en. Their diet of carrion is part of the reason. Photo by Paul...
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Paul Nicholson
Oct 25, 20213 min read
What to expect in winter finches
Redpolls are members of the finch family. Since birch and alder seed crops to the north of us are good, it’s unlikely that we will have...
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Paul Nicholson
Oct 18, 20212 min read
Cache as cache can
This White-breasted Nuthatch is caching seeds in the crevices of tree bark for a future meal. Other birds in the London area that cache...
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Paul Nicholson
Oct 12, 20213 min read
The well-named Brown Creeper returns to London
Brown Creepers can be seen across the London area from fall to spring. They are a common bird but at times can be difficult to see...
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Paul Nicholson
Oct 1, 20213 min read
London's mid-fall migrants
Rough-legged Hawks are among the birds that return to the London area in mid-fall. Watch for them hunting over the fields just outside of...
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Paul Nicholson
Sep 26, 20212 min read
How "heavy weather" can affect London birds
In mid-September, a lot of London bird watchers were eager to see the Swallow-tailed Kite that had been spotted a little south-east of...
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Paul Nicholson
Sep 13, 20213 min read
Fall gardening for birds
It makes sense to give thought to birds’ fall and winter needs when readying your gardens for the coming seasons. Dark-eyed Juncos and...
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Paul Nicholson
Sep 7, 20212 min read
September is the heart of our fall migration
Black-throated Blue Warblers are among the migrants that are flying through London in September. The plumage of the males of this species...
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Paul Nicholson
Aug 31, 20213 min read
What We Can Do About Threats to Birds
This thrush met its end when it crashed into a window, mistaking the reflection of trees for real habitat. Our birds face many threats...
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Paul Nicholson
Aug 24, 20213 min read
Bird Watching Tools for London Birders
Nature London’s Guide to the Natural Areas of London and Region is a tremendous resource for local birders. The sixth edition of the book...
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Paul Nicholson
Aug 17, 20213 min read
Basic Birding Ethics
Included in any basic code of bird watching ethics is a respect of the rights of landowners. Don’t enter private property without the...
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Paul Nicholson
Aug 10, 20213 min read
Making Field Notes and Sketching Birds Have Deep Roots
Sketching birds can enhance your understanding of their shape and field marks. When a rudimentary sketch of a Grasshopper Sparrow is...
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Paul Nicholson
Aug 3, 20213 min read
The Joys of Late Summer Birding In and Around London
While in mid-summer it might seem to some that birds just migrated north to their breeding territories, the southbound parade of migrants...
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Kelly Moir
Jul 22, 20215 min read
How Did Bird Friendly London Come To Be?
Bird-Friendly London is excited to announce the launch of our blog! Our blog will be a mosaic of contributions from local birders,...
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