Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
IIRC - Westwood is strictly permit only with, literally a handful issued. A new permit only becomes available when somebody rescinds an existing one. You will have no chance of acquiring one based on the current system. Permit holders are allowed a 'guest' but i think they have to visit at the same time. If a 'good' bird is found then the place is opened up for a short period and a donation is made.
I do'nt all of the present permit holders, just a couple, and based on these all holders will be noted birders not newbies, casuals or birders of unknown provenance.
What surprises me is how much is found there but does'nt make it a few yards along at UW.....
ATB Laurie:t:
Wayne has done an excellent job in getting the owner to agree to open access (albeit for limited periods) for such goodies as RN Phal, Spotted Sand and Surf Scoter in recent years.
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