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LOS Surveys
The Society is involved with survey work in conjunction with national organisations i.e. B.T.O., R.S.P.B. and W.F. & W.T.
The Society is involved with survey work in conjunction with national organisations i.e. B.T.O., R.S.P.B. and W.F. & W.T.
Winter Farmland Bird Survey (BTO) and Breeding Bird Survey (BTO)
We are presently surveying land in Astley for "Forest Enterprise England
Recording Bird life
Our members' prime objective is to send their observations to our recorder, Eddie King, on a monthly basis for possible inclusion in our bi-monthly newsletter and annual report. These observations may also be used by other societies and clubs whose areas overlap our own for their own reports (by permission of the committee).
Our members' prime objective is to send their observations to our recorder, Eddie King, on a monthly basis for possible inclusion in our bi-monthly newsletter and annual report. These observations may also be used by other societies and clubs whose areas overlap our own for their own reports (by permission of the committee).
Surveys and Conservation / Planning and Local Development
Members have been involved in these surveys for many years and initiated their own wildfowl counts in the early 70's over the years various other species have been targeted: Lapwings, Crows, etc. We have close links with National Bodies:
Members have been involved in these surveys for many years and initiated their own wildfowl counts in the early 70's over the years various other species have been targeted: Lapwings, Crows, etc. We have close links with National Bodies:
Winter Farmland Bird Survey (British Trust for Ornithology)
Breeding Bird Survey (BTO) March – April reconnaissance visit. Early April-mid May complete early transect count. Mid May – late June Complete late transect count. July-August fill in forms.
Winter water bird Counts (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust)
We are presently surveying land in Astley for "Forest Enterprise England
Recording Bird life
Our members' prime objective is to send their observations to our recorder, Eddie King, on a monthly basis for possible inclusion in our bi-monthly newsletter and annual report. These observations may also be used by other societies and clubs whose areas overlap ours, for their own reports. (permission should be requested from the committee).
Our members' prime objective is to send their observations to our recorder, Eddie King, on a monthly basis for possible inclusion in our bi-monthly newsletter and annual report. These observations may also be used by other societies and clubs whose areas overlap ours, for their own reports. (permission should be requested from the committee).
WeBS Counts
The WeBS priority count dates:
The WeBS priority count dates:
WeBS Core Count Priority Dates
To aid co-ordination, counts should be made on the priority dates listed below, ideally during the morning or, at coastal sites, when tidal conditions are suitable. If you are unable to count at this time, please select the nearest suitable alternative date in that month.
Where tidal conditions at coastal sites are unfavourable on these dates, Local Organisers are encouraged to agree alternative dates. Ideally, these should be separated by at least three weeks from counts in the preceding and following months. Counts on different count units within complex sites should be co-ordinated to avoid the possibility of double counting.
Introduction to the Breeding Bird Survey
The BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) is a national project aimed at keeping track of changes in the breeding populations of widespread bird species in the UK UK
The survey is designed to be a quick, simple and, most importantly, an enjoyable birdwatching exercise. Survey sites are randomly selected 1x1-kilometre (km) squares of the National Grid. Observers make just three visits to specially selected squares, the first to record habitat types and to set up a suitable survey route, and the second and third to record birds that are seen or heard while walking along the route.
The status of wild bird populations is an important indicator of the health of the countryside that has received much greater interest from the Government and wider public in recent years. In 1994, after two years pilot work, the BBS was launched, with the aim of improving the geographical scope of UK
In addition to theUK England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland North West Yorkshire & theHumber , East Midlands , East of England, West Midlands , South East, South West and London
In addition to the
The BBS is organised by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), and jointly funded by the BTO, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC is the statutory adviser to Government on UK and international nature conservation, on behalf of the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside, the Countryside Council for Wales, Natural England and Scottish Natural Heritage) and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).
About BTO Surveys
The BTO has considerable expertise in the design, implementation and analysis of a range of projects from intensive studies to extensive surveys. It runs a number of national, annual surveys through its volunteer network to monitor the status of many of our bird species across a range of habitats. Thus, the BTO possesses an unrivalled historical database of bird populations and distributions for the UK
This page provides links to more information about these surveys. Please click on a link below to find out about a particular survey, then click on the 'Return to Surveys Home' link at the bottom of each page to return here.
Download BTO Species List with 2- and 5- letter codes here
Surveys carried out each year
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Ringing surveys:
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Special surveys (carried out over one or more seasons)
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Online Surveys
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Population Trends - Breeding Birds of the Wider Countryside
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Recently completed surveys
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