Hello from the New Forest! (1 Viewer)

[knb]

Hello!

I've finally joined after lurking for a while.

I started birding as a kid and into my early teens up on the Yorkshire coast (Scarborough and Filey areas) and did a bit when I moved to the Midlands after uni, but I haven't really done any seriously since moving down here (more years ago than I care to remember!) Other things took over back then, but I've started doing a little bit again more recently, as my partner and her sister have taken an interest.

I found the site when deciding to finally invest in a reasonable pair of bins, and very much appreciate all the advice gleaned from poring over the forum posts!

 

[KC Foggin]

Hi there and a warm welcome to you from those of us on staff here at BirdForum
We're glad you found us and please join in wherever you like.

 

[YuShan]

Welcome!

The New Forest is wonderful for birding. I often visit the Shatterford/ Pigbush/ Denny Wood area (I usually combine them in one long walk).

Acres Down is very nice especially in spring for raptor watching (Goshawk, sometimes Honey Buzzard) and things like Woodlark and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker.

Pennington and Keyhaven Marshes are among the best birding in the South. Huge winter flocks and often rarities in spring and autumn. It can get a bit crowded, but the birds aren't disturbed because they know that people cannot access their areas.

 

[delia todd]

Hi knb and a warm welcome from me too.

You've certainly moved to a lovely part of the country for birding; you may be interested in our Opus article for the forest: New Forest - BirdForum Opus.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum from ano Hampshire Hog. I hope you enjoy your visits.

 

[Lisa W]

Hi, welcome to the forum. I think you will find us a friendly and helpful group.

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[knb]

Welcome!

The New Forest is wonderful for birding. I often visit the Shatterford/ Pigbush/ Denny Wood area (I usually combine them in one long walk).

Acres Down is very nice especially in spring for raptor watching (Goshawk, sometimes Honey Buzzard) and things like Woodlark and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker.

Pennington and Keyhaven Marshes are among the best birding in the South. Huge winter flocks and often rarities in spring and autumn. It can get a bit crowded, but the birds aren't disturbed because they know that people cannot access their areas.

Thank you!

Yes it is a great place to be and I know the areas on the Forest you mention well from my frequent walks. Thanks for the species tips. The Marshes are somewhere I've neglected far too long but I'm starting to frequent them now; we all had a nice wander there on Sunday in fact.

 

[knb]

Hi knb and a warm welcome from me too.

You've certainly moved to a lovely part of the country for birding; you may be interested in our Opus article for the forest: New Forest - BirdForum Opus.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

Thank you! Ooh yes, I'll take a look at that, thanks

 

[knb]

Many thanks to all for the warm welcome