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Can anyone expand on the reported Glossy Ibis at Sandwell Valley yesterday, please?
Given the report of one over Coventry on Tuesday I thought it was worth a mention despite the notoriety of Sandwell Valley for 'phantom sightings'.
Brian
Is there any reason for that?
Ive never really been a great fan of Sandwell Valley, but when i have gone there in the past for reported birds, theyve been there. Though i guess that just shows how very rarely i pop in!
Yes Sandwell hide is still closed on a thursday! It does state so on the opening hours and it was when I was there last week.
Sorry
I think its disgusting the way the RSPB have let the reserve deteriorate over the years. I used to do it most days in the late nineties, and there was always someone on hand to let you know what was about.....and make you a cuppa.
They are quick enough to increase subscription fees and send money to birding projects abroad, its a pity they didn't help Sandwell Valley as well.
I was there last week for the first time in a while and couldn't believe how the place had changed.
I can see where you are coming from Phil...but surely the RSPB are there to Protect and attract birds to the areas they like to frequent.
It is an important place in a corridor through very challenging places.
To me Middleton is just an annexe to all the other excellent places in that particular area.
Sandwell has and still does have some great sightings.
The run down of Sandwell and the news that the Sheepwash (a similar location) is now a park with possibly more disturbance it does not look good.
Keith :t:
Suppose it is not a hotspot for breeding but there are local birders who could give impressive lists of a wide variety of species seen there.Might be a few who frequent places like this.
Keith :t: