1980
An evening visit to Chew Valley Lake where the best was a Green Sandpiper, a Redshank, a Curlew and 2 Little Gulls, an adult and 1st summer.
1985
In Israel, one new bird today.
1991
In Belize, 12 new birds, 1 new reptile and 1 new amphibian seen today.
1996
An evening visit to Chew Valley Lake to see the Little Bunting again, getting excellent close views, there were also Sand Martins and Swallows, and a Chilean Flamingo.
2017
A brief mid afternoon visit to Northwick Warth where there were 50+ Turnstone, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 2 White Wagtails and 4 Little Egrets.
2021
At home at Elm Lodge where there was a Brown Rat feeding under the feeders, the first I have seen here. Also a Stock Dove, 2 Goldfinches and a male Green Woodpecker feeding on the grass, then flew up to the tree.