Hi from a bird lover in the UK! (1 Viewer)

Ceri

New member

• Jun 6, 2006

• #1

Hi everyone!

I am really pleased to have found this forum. I have been birdwatching in my garden for the past 3 years or so and birds have become my passion.

Up until now I have been a lone birdwatcher - unfortunately none of my friends are interested in birds so I am looking forward to chatting to other bird lovers.

I would like to develop my hobby and become more proactive by going on bird excursions / walks and also start photographing birds. So I am really interested to hear of your experiences and recommendations of the best places to visit.

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

Supporter

• Jun 6, 2006

• #2

Hi Ceri and a warm welcome to you from the other side of the pond and from the rest of the staff here at BirdForum.

Ever so slowly my friends, family and colleagues are slowly starting to notice the bird life around them and will even call me if they see something new to them so don't dispair. Just keep sharing your love of birds with them

 

christineredgate

Winner of the Copeland Wildlife Photographer of th

• Jun 6, 2006

• #3

Hi,Ceri,welcome to BF.Is there not a local Birding club ,in your area,eg RSPB ,it would be one way of meeting other birders,and you could join in their outings etc,as opposed to being on your own all the time.

 

Mark Bruce

Super Moderator

• Jun 7, 2006

• #4

Hi Ceri,a warm welcome to you and good to have you with us.

 

Katy Penland

Well-known member

• Jun 7, 2006

• #5

Hi, Ceri! Another warm welcome to you from BirdForum!

Look forward to hearing about the birds you see on your outings! :t:

 

The Raptor

Bristol City's No.1 Fan!

• Jun 7, 2006

• #6

Hello Ceri, great to have you with us. I found this Forum some months ago & look everyday at different threads people send in, I ask questions, answer questions & even put some of my photos on the gallery (not that special, pure amateur). If your unsure of a bird, Butterfly, Moth, Flowers or any other creature, there is always someone who can ID it for you, of course a photo helps.

A good place to meet other birders are at a RSPB Nature reserve, there should be one not to far from you. Not that lucky around here in Bristol, however we have Slymbridge not to far away.

I mainly go birding on my own & quite happy doing that, have so much to learn identifying birds, thats part of the enjoyment for me. Three years ago did not know certain birds even existed. Have learned so much on BF, sure that you will too.

Have fun, Rod.

 

robinm

Registered User

• Jun 7, 2006

• #7

Hi Ceri, welcome to BirdForum :t:

 

Stewart J.

Well-known member

• Jun 7, 2006

• #8

Yo Ceri and welcome to BF

Stewart

 

John N

Well-known member

• Jun 7, 2006

• #9

Hi,welcome to Birdforum.

 

Ceri

New member

• Jun 7, 2006

• #10

Hiya

Thanks for all your messages, I feel very welcome |=)|

Thanks also for all your suggestions on how to meet other bird lovers. I'd really like to get involved with a bird group such as the RSPB or the West Midland Bird club and will certainly find out about any RSPB reserves in my local area.

I think I am getting there with my boyfriend as he is starting to appreciate the bird life around us and maybe he will eventually be hooked!