tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897386943071728838.post8252557291249478294..comments2023-03-08T15:31:19.308+00:00Comments on Natural Wonders: 28 bird species seen and heard todayAnna Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13385027077194541057noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897386943071728838.post-80977093615760346882010-08-05T00:47:34.700+01:002010-08-05T00:47:34.700+01:00Rather interesting blog you've got here. Thank...Rather interesting blog you've got here. Thanks the author for it. I like such themes and anything that is connected to them. I would like to read a bit more on that blog soon.<br /><br />Bella KureeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897386943071728838.post-64625280894880548132008-03-21T20:29:00.000+00:002008-03-21T20:29:00.000+00:00Hi Anna,Nifty blog you have going here, nice bread...Hi Anna,<BR/><BR/>Nifty blog you have going here, nice breadth of information and I really like the bird lists - you can't beat a good one.<BR/><BR/>You asked in my blog about volunteering with the RSPB. <BR/>First I want to refer you to the website - www.rspb.org.uk/volunteering<BR/><BR/>It tells you the different ways you can get involved, outdoors or in.<BR/>I do my volunteering at Carsington Water (ABB Project), talking to the public about the RSPB's work, signing up new members and jazzing about birds in general - you need not be the world expert to do this, believe me! If that's not what you're after, there are reserves around like Coombes Valley in Staffs or Langford Lowfields in Notts, where I'm sure you can do hands-on conservation work or you could help with surveying bird populations in farmland areas all over the region - you could even apply to volunteer abroad in places like Malta!<BR/>I like the work I do because it brings the money in, and the RSPB simply couldn't function without it.<BR/><BR/>As well as the good vibes for helping the RSPB, the other really cool thing for volunteers is that all the training available to the paid staff is open to us too - so long as it broadly relates to our role - indeed I'm on a week-long course myself in April.<BR/>It's great to be a part of a conservation team too. We're always so happy working together it's almost like a drug. And I've learnt so much more about birds!<BR/><BR/>Lastly, my RSPB volunteering experiences played an instrumental part in me getting paid employment in conservation. Okay - it's with the National Trust, but it's a start for now.<BR/><BR/>So try the website, or if the ABB Project sounds good to you let me know and I can hook you up to the member of staff in charge. The staff, by the way, are all invariably cool people.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/>JamesJames Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924847196898075503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897386943071728838.post-435185402967056252008-03-19T16:20:00.000+00:002008-03-19T16:20:00.000+00:00Thanks Nick, I'll hopefully be getting to Ogston s...Thanks Nick, I'll hopefully be getting to Ogston soon (it's my local bird club), to do a little photography, so I'll stay all day, and keep an eye on the gull roost in the evening. Then I'll be able to go badger watching as well. Yipee! Have you been to see the Water rail yet at Ogston?Anna Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13385027077194541057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897386943071728838.post-83504453851225785932008-03-19T07:15:00.000+00:002008-03-19T07:15:00.000+00:00Hi Anna,If you want to see a Yellow legged gull, t...Hi Anna,<BR/><BR/>If you want to see a Yellow legged gull, try Ogston reservoir as the Gull roost apparently it usually holds about 3 or so, and also a few other rarity Gulls (e.g. Glaucous, etc).<BR/><BR/>Don't know if this is of any use to you?<BR/><BR/>Nick.Nick Patelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10353828711436642503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897386943071728838.post-76480945374029663982008-03-15T15:39:00.000+00:002008-03-15T15:39:00.000+00:00Great looking blog Anna - look forward to seeing m...Great looking blog Anna - look forward to seeing more posts and pictures!Mark Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05013072978458373928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897386943071728838.post-23977394213378104412008-03-14T22:11:00.000+00:002008-03-14T22:11:00.000+00:00Hello Anna!You've certainly got some good ideas to...Hello Anna!<BR/><BR/>You've certainly got some good ideas to put on your blog, besides birding.<BR/><BR/>I can't think where you got the idea to take pictures of birding scenery from? :o) I assume that's Ogston? Unlike wildlife photography (portraits), landscapes don't move!<BR/><BR/>Keep it going!<BR/><BR/>RichardRichard Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906638029090606852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897386943071728838.post-79361007219348794562008-03-13T02:44:00.000+00:002008-03-13T02:44:00.000+00:00WoW..this is a very beautifully captured shot...lo...WoW..this is a very beautifully captured shot...lovely view!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897386943071728838.post-85716794255143586222008-03-12T21:02:00.000+00:002008-03-12T21:02:00.000+00:00You have some beautiful pictures here, Anna. That'...You have some beautiful pictures here, Anna. That's a wonderful list, too. You saw lots! I love the kingfisher on the top of your page. I looked at some of your archives and I think you've got a great blog going here. I'll be back to look at the rest of your pages. Thanks for visiting my blog today. My blog is new, too. :)Sandpiper (Lin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03704451520824495064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897386943071728838.post-2410667337857558302008-03-12T12:38:00.000+00:002008-03-12T12:38:00.000+00:00Excellent blog Anna. Keep it up! I've bookmarked...Excellent blog Anna. Keep it up! I've bookmarked it, and also added a link to it on my own site. (www.thenatureofnescotland.com)<BR/>KenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897386943071728838.post-68727739812340584282008-03-11T13:15:00.000+00:002008-03-11T13:15:00.000+00:00she is well known for complaining she has never se...she is well known for complaining she has never seen a bittern!!The Quacks of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165918541194607143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897386943071728838.post-11736760225811337442008-03-10T20:04:00.000+00:002008-03-10T20:04:00.000+00:00The name sounds familiar. Is she well known for kn...The name sounds familiar. Is she well known for knowing a lot about gulls, or am I thinking of someone else?Anna Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13385027077194541057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897386943071728838.post-43379928735346563222008-03-10T19:57:00.000+00:002008-03-10T19:57:00.000+00:00hi Anna, nice looking blog and comments from Mr Bl...hi Anna, <BR/><BR/>nice looking blog and comments from Mr Blake!! <BR/><BR/>I see you are a member of Ogston Bird club. You may know a friend of mine Dawn Bryan?The Quacks of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165918541194607143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7897386943071728838.post-5259741386354690342008-03-10T17:42:00.000+00:002008-03-10T17:42:00.000+00:00A nice blog you have started here Anna; just like ...A nice blog you have started here Anna; just like my daughter, you seem to be very keen, its good that there are youngsters who want to look after our natural heritage.<BR/>Well done!<BR/>Nigel BlakeNigel Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08984315833301727369noreply@blogger.com