Two major British rarities were over wintering in Hampshire and although not “Lifers”, were well worth the trip down to the New Forest. There were also a number of other good birds in the area.   The first, a male Spanish Sparrow was frequenting gardens in the small village of Calshot, the bird had apparently been in the area for many weeks unidentified until the last week or so. The bird was coming to feeders in a small garden and we eventually had good views thanks to one of the local residents allowing access to view the garden from her […]