Tag Archives: urban birdlife

Snow blind

Posted on January 30, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s a quick ride cam for the people out there who enjoy them – I know Trevor in Aus will like this one, as where he is, they don’t get much snow.
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Catch a peregrine in Walsall now!

Posted on April 5, 2014 by BrownhillsBob

I’m a bit late with this (I’ve only just realised it’s on) but today (Saturday 5th April 2014) is Peregrine Watch at the New Art Galley Walsall – it’s running now until 3pm, so if you can, do pop up.
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Kingdom of rain

Posted on November 9, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

This video takes a journey homewards after work – I pick it up in Walsall Road, Darlaston, and travel through James Bridge, Alumwell and join the New Ring Road at the Rollingmill Street junction.
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Walsall Peregrine Watch this Saturday!

Posted on March 7, 2013 by BrownhillsBob

This weekend, focus is the fantastic Walsall Peregrine Watch, which takes place Saturday, March 9th 2013, at the New Art Gallery in Walsall.

I always push this event, as I believe it’s important to show folk that wildlife isn’t just a rural thing, and that conservation, biodiversity and the wonders of the wild are everywhere, even in a post-industrial town like ours.
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Perrie goes large!

Posted on March 31, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

I couldn’t make it to Peregrine Watch in Walsall yesterday, sadly – I would have liked to attend, but work commitments prevented it. My sadness at missing the fun, however, has been somewhat alleviated by the excellent pictures and video that … Continue reading →

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Peregrine Watch is back today!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Today, Friday 30th March 2011, the hugely successful Peregrinewatch event will be back in Walsall, with events kicking off outside the Central Library in Lichfield Street, and at the New Art Gallery, in Gallery Square. Walsall’s resident peregrines have become … Continue reading →

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Wild, wild life

Posted on January 11, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Had this press release in today from the grey Lubyanka that is the civic centre in Walsall. Have to say, this is something I support fully. Morgan Bowers and Kevin Clements and all the team of employees and volunteers working … Continue reading →

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Walsall wildlife watchers – keep ’em peeled!

Posted on July 18, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

After mentioning the excellent work of Chaz Mason over at the Clayhanger Marsh Log yesterday, I was reminded of this post from a week ago. Chaz points out that the Walsall town centre peregrines are active and easily obserbved at … Continue reading →

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