Country diary 1949: Marvelling at the variety of birds in south London
Briefly

The pool where a kingfisher was seen had no other resident kingfishers nearby, showcasing the surprising and occasional appearance of various bird species in this area.
The stretch between Dulwich Village and Sydenham Hill offers a remarkable variety of birdlife, including kestrels, sparrowhawks, and numerous songbirds like cuckoos and woodpeckers.
Dulwich Wood is a hotspot for rare sightings, with hawfinches, wood wrens, and a woodcock being reported over the past year, highlighting the area's rich avian diversity.
Interestingly, the presence of jays is noted as being too common, while spring brings a chorus of songs from blackcaps, garden warblers, and other migratory birds.
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