The Hastings Rarities – from the Bristow Affair to Now
George Bristow, early 20th Century, taxidermists from Hastings, accused of fraudulent sale of rare preserved bird specimens. His assumed guilt, although case not proven. Hastings area had and still has rich and biodiverse habitats. A good place to see birds, rare or otherwise.
The Dunnock – the Most Extraordinary of Ordinary Birds
The Dunnock is a relatively common British bird, but also one of that rare group of birds in which three or more unrelated adults can collaborate in the rearing of the young.
Sanderling and Gulls on Hastings Beach
At the end of April we were surprised to see a group of Sanderling in full breeding plumage feeding at low tide on Hastings beach.
Predation and Culling – Cormorants, Gulls, Buzzards and Bee-eaters
A few days ago, I read the string of comments on our local Nextdoor about the ducklings spotted on Alexandra Park lake, and their sad demise. Later, some were calling for justice and the culling of the possible perpetrators. Others were more stoical and said “well that’s life, it’s tough out there.” I thought I…
The Turnstones of Hastings
Anyone walking along the Hastings and St Leonards’ seafront during autumn and winter cannot fail to notice the small groups of Turnstones busily feeding along the tideline, or mixing it with pigeons on the pavement and grass verges. Generalists in all respects Most waders are specialists, relying on long or curved beaks for probing, scooping…