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December 2007

Wednesday, 12 December 2007

Starling perched on wall

Avalon Marshes Starling Hotline

If you are thinking of visiting the Avalon Marshes to see the amazing starling roost this winter it is advisable to telephone: 07866 554142 for up-to-date information on the best place to view them.

Wednesday, 12 December 2007

December 2007 - Group Update

Our indoor meetings have recently moved to the new and spacious Henhayes Centre in Crewkerne. There is a new (well lit) car park adjacent to the Centre and next to the town's swimming pool.
Last week we held a very successful and enjoyable social evening when the results of our Bird Quiz were announced. Three people managed to answer 33 (of the 35) questions correctly and the lucky winner (drawn from a hat) was a group member. Nearly 100 people took part. Please see seperate news item for the results.

Christmas greetings and a Happy New Year from the Crewkerne & District Local Group.

Thursday, 6 December 2007

Visitor centre at RSPB Radipole Lake nature reserve

Crewkerne Local Group - Bird Quiz 2007

Three people managed to answer 33 (of the 35) questions correctly and the lucky winner (drawn from a hat) was a group member. Nearly 100 people took part.
Here are the answers!
1. Little Stint 10. Black grouse 19. Swift 28. Cirl bunting
2. Storm Petrel 11. Firecrest 20. House martin 29. Redpoll
3. Bittern 12. Water rail 21. Waxwing 30. Dipper
4. Spoonbill 13. Moorhen 22. Nightingale 31. Shelduck
5. Skylark 14. Knot 23. Black redstart 32. Quail
6. Mandarin duck 15. Shearwater 24. Brambling 33. Wryneck
7. Goldeneye 16. Jack snipe 25. Willow warbler 34. Fieldfare
8. Red kite 17. Greenshank 26. Jackdaw 35. Jay
9. Hobby 18. Turnstone 27. Crossbill