November 12, 2008

CROSSBILL

Crossbill: Occasional Visitor

Latest Sightings:
  • 31st August 2010, 1 over Wanstead Flats
  • 1st January 2010, 2 over Wanstead Park
  • 9th August 2009, 2 over Wanstead Flats
  • 18th July 2009, 12 at Woodford Green
  • 17th March 2009, 4 over Ilford (2 pairs)
  • 23rd-24th August 2008, 8 at Fairlop Waters.
  • 3rd July 2005, 3 over Hainault Golf Course
  • 22nd July 2004, 2 in Ilford
  • 28th August 2002, 2 in Hainault Forest

Historical Information:

  • In the 1997 edition of Dominic Mitchells 'where to watch birds in the London area' it states in eruption years, Crossbills are worth checking for in Hainault Forest

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