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RESEARCH- Rare British birds
Hi
I'm not sure how many of you are interested in birdwatching however I was wondering if anyone could help. In my novel a detective is in his office and there are bird photos on his wall. I was an enthusiastic birdwatcher in my childhood and was able to see one of only 2 little whimbrel's (little curlew) to visit britian in Cley norfolk in 1984 and wanted to use this as one of the birds on his wall however I lost interest in my teens and just wanted to know if there have been any more rare species visted these shores that he could have on his wall.
Thank you
GuffyOwl
Comments
This site might help - http://www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/RealData/thisisrba.asp
or this blog - http://rarebirdsinbritain.blogspot.com/
You can check the RSPB's website though http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide, that should have some information on sighting and distribution. You can also invest in one of the latest bird books which will have up to date information on bird statuses. Maybe even 'Birdwatch' magazine might have some helpful info.
Had a quick look around for vagrant species and found this, might be helpful, might not: http://www.birdwatch.co.uk/channel/reviewitem.asp?c=11&review=2888
Some more info on this book http://www.rarebirdbooks.co.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/rarebirdbooks/_DGRRV1/195920