FRIENDS OF THE DOWNS AND AVON GORGE
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Birds of the Downs   Grid reference ST569 745
Some 20 species of common birds breed on the Downs, many of them in the clumps of scrub. In April and May the songs of resident wrens, robins, dunnocks, blackbirds and song thrush can be heard along with those of summer visitors, blackcap and chiffchaff. Crows, jays, wood pigeons and magpies all breed, and if you’re lucky you might see our kestrels and buzzards, and in the woodland great spotted and green woodpecker. In winter there are often redwings, and black-headed gulls as well.
Copies of the Downs Bird Trail leaflet can be picked up from Café Retreat or downloaded from www.avongorge.org.uk
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  • Home
  • Events
    • calendar
  • Newsletters
  • How to Join
    • Contact Us
  • Out and About
    • Natural World >
      • The Richard Bland Memorial Blog >
        • Richard's potted history of the Downs
        • Richard's A-Z of the Downs
        • Richard's Trees of the Downs
        • Richard's tree spices of the Downs
        • Richard's Downs diary
      • Meadows
      • Trees
      • Birds of the Downs
      • Peregrines
      • Rare plants
      • Butterflies
      • Goats in the Gully
    • History >
      • Areas of Interest >
        • Bristol Zoo Gardens
        • University of Bristol Botanic Garden
        • Seawalls views, wildlife and geology of the Avon Gorge
        • Clifton Suspension Bridge
        • Dark Sky Discovery Site
        • Sport, especially football, on the Downs
        • Water Tower
      • Victorian Steps
      • The Roman Road
      • The Dumps
      • Ventilation Towers
      • The Observatory
      • Clifton Camp
      • The Tramway
      • Mere stones
      • The oldest war memorial
      • Proctor’s Fountain
    • Amenities >
      • The Downs Cafe
      • Children’s Playground
      • Barbecue Area
      • Ice cream vans
      • Toilets
  • How to Get Here
  • words and pictures
    • pictures
    • news and views
  • Links
    • Associated Information