An illustrated talk on the “Birds of Richmond Park” with Peter Burrows-Smith

Organised by the Putney Society, Peter Burrows-Smith, former Friends of Richmond Park trustee and currently Chair of the Bird Group, will be giving an illustrated talk on the “Birds of Richmond Park” on 26th November at 7.30pm.



He will be providing a comprehensive overview of the wide
range of birds regularly seen in the park including the unwelcome (to some) 1960s addition, the ring-necked parakeet.

Richmond Park is an ancient parkland with an area of almost 2,500 acres (1,000 hectares) comprising diverse habitats such as ancient trees and decaying wood, grasslands, bracken,
wetlands and waterbodies (including the Pen Ponds). Consequently, it attracts a wide variety of birds, both resident and migrating. Around 144 species of birds have been recorded over the last 10 years of which 63 are breeding species, including all three native woodpeckers, kestrels and owls and, of course, the beautiful male stonechat (illustrated).

As with all open spaces, there are conflicts between the wildlife and some users. The latest
edition of the Bulletin of the Friends of Richmond Park details a horrific story of a dog attack on a group of young cygnets. Dogs can also be a threat to ground nesting birds. For those who are enthused by the birds of Richmond Park or indeed any other aspect of its diverse nature or fascinating history, membership of the Friends of Richmond Park costs only £10 for a year for individual membership and £15 for a household. More details at website: www.frp.org.uk

26th November - 7.30pm
The Community Church
Werter Road SW15 2LL

November 1, 2018