November 12, 2008

WHITETHROAT

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Whitethroat: Summer Visitor (Breeding)

Whitethroat are present and breeding in good numbers from April to October. 2010 seems to have been a particularly good year with over 100 breeding pairs located in the borough.

2010 Estimated Population- 135 birds (based on peak count at each site)

  • Claybury Park - 11
  • Collier Row Carboot - 1
  • Fairlop Gravel Works - 6
  • Fairlop Waters - 18
  • Five Oaks Lane Scrubland - 20
  • Forest Farm Garden - 3
  • Hainault Farm - 3
  • Hainault Forest - 3
  • Hatch Plain - 3
  • River Roding, nr Ilford Lane - 3
  • Roding Valley Park, Woodford Bridge - 11
  • Roding Valley Park, South Woodford - 12
  • Wanstead Flats - 30
  • Wanstead Park - 11

Spring Arrival Dates:

  • 2010: April 8th, Fairlop Waters
  • 2009: April 11th, Fairlop Waters

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