Self-found listing
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| Pos. | Name | Total | Notes | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R Chapman | 259 | Some going back into1970s. One or two breeding species were not submitted at the time on request of site managers (you can probably guess which). I have not included White-tailed Eagle as I have only "found" released birds as far as I know, but then I have got various obviously released gamebirds. Not included Snow Goose, or Ross's but have Barnacle, maybe reasonable? | 01/05/2025 |
| 2 | A Johnson | 257 | Latest additions: rosefinch 29/5/22, glossy ibis 20/9/20, rosy starling 30/5/20, white stork 23/4/20, Pec sand Farlington 21/8/17, ELEGANT TERN 7/6/17, GGS Oct 2016, GWE Oct 2015 all at Sandy Point. 249 on Hayling. Main rule is: Must have no prior knowledge of the individual/s, and the key word is 'found' (not 'been shown' or 'identified a bird someone else found'...) | 30/05/2022 |
| 3 | N Jones | 253 | Following Punkbirder rules for self-founds. New for 2024: Hoopoe, Ortolan Bunting | 24/12/2024 |
| 4 | G Stephenson | 248 | LB Dowitcher & Great Reed Wblr included based on AJ's rule definition, i.e. not the first finder but had no clue they were there when I stumbled across them (initial finders were Pete Potts et al & Tim Doran respectively). Otherwise a challenge to be sure in all instances, when not alone on the find, who first saw it and who first put a name to it. Then again, does it matter.....? | 12/08/2020 |
| = | P F Fawkes | 248 | An interesting and challenging exercise, which may require some re-visiting! Most records from Dibden Bay and Calshot/Fawley in the seventies and early eighties, with a few more recently from Lepe (and Normandy Marsh!). Was present (or thereabouts - i.e. et al.) but cannot claim to have found the Corncrake at Ashlett in 1973, or one of the Wilson Ps, the Tawny Pipit and the American Wigeon at Dibden Bay in the seventies. Was it my dear friend, the late Dr. Witherick, or was it me, who first called Short-toed Lark at Calshot? Frankly, neither of us could remember; not even the bird! | 04/09/2024 |
| 6 | S Keen | 239 | 16/05/2022 | |
| 7 | J M Clark | 236 | Provisional list. Need to check my notes for some old records as my memory failing me. Will add details later. | 04/12/2021 |
| 8 | S Ingram | 235 | Anything I see at Lakeside is self-found because nobody else goes there:-) That sorts out Dartford, Woodlark, Nightingale, Crossbill, Turtle Dove, Wood Warbler and a few other scarce breeders! Corn Buntings were fairly common when I were a lad and could be seen at Titchfield Haven and there will be a few like that: Willow Tit, Gropper and Tree Sparrow all found easily as a boy around my Gran's farm near Romsey. Twite were fairly easy along the coast late 70's. I am now comfortable with my total and now know what I have to look for:) | 13/10/2020 |
| 9 | R Wynn | 230 | Highlights include a couple of county firsts (Stilt Sandpiper and Rustic Bunting) and most of the regular seabirds, but would love to get a Fea's Petrel in Hampshire! Only HOSRP/BBRC accepted records included, and have erred on the side of caution regarding self-found..... | 03/01/2016 |
| 10 | A Lewis | 228 | Ring-billed Gull - Ibsley Jan 2nd 2021; Lesser Scaup - First for Hampshire, October 2017; Some of those scarce breeders need a review and consistency. Have added a few breeders after discussion with AJ | 06/03/2021 |
| 11 | M Ward | 227 | Thought I would throw my hat in the ring, a few glaring omissions. Spending more time in the NF than the marsh these days so wont be adding much to the list. All records accepted by HOSRP/BBRC. | 16/11/2018 |
| 12 | S P Piggott | 225 | 23/08/2021 | |
| 13 | W Borras | 215 | Judging by the emails a definition of 'found' as applied to a birder is being achieved! Good stuff. | 22/02/2015 |
| = | J G Ross | 215 | An avid patch watcher so good chance of ' self found ' | 25/05/2023 |
| 15 | A Robjohns | 212 | Majority found on patch - Many more species to hopefully find one day! Latest: Caspian Gull 18/01/2025 | 29/01/2025 |
| 16 | R Ford | 208 | Self found is certainly the way my birding is going. Thanks to ACJ for putting in the effort to keep us playing by the same rules. Best finds: 2020 lockdown Patch Black Kite, 2x Crane, GW Teal, 2x Glauc, G Phal, RN Phal, Cattle Egret ( when they were less easy), Spotted Crake. | 14/10/2021 |
| 17 | S Mansfield | 205 | Continuing obsession with cycling around the Alton area is making this list rather more of a challenge - but added Goshawk in 2015. 2017: Pied Fly at last. 2020: Great White Egret | 25/07/2021 |
| 18 | L M Fuller | 195 | 13/04/2015 | |
| = | P S Scorey | 195 | 18/04/2025 | |
| 20 | T J Saunders | 184 | 18/10/2018 | |
| 21 | N R Smart | 179 | 02/04/2023 | |
| = | C D Roseveare | 179 | 08/08/2024 | |
| 23 | L J Amey | 157 | 04/11/2016 | |
| 24 | C S Nash | 143 | 13/01/2018 | |
| 25 | M Constable | 43 | 18/04/2021 | |
| 26 | K J Beauchamp | 1 | Flying above as i was driving. | 22/01/2023 |
| = | A Friend | 1 | 02/06/2024 |
