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Next Meeting
Monday 27th September
BTO 'Out of Africa' project. Andy Clements
Next field trip
Watch this space!Annual report 2008
The 2008 report (which members receive a copy as part of their subscription) was published in October.
If you want to see what you're missing have a look at the 2004 report
Further copies available for £8 from RSPB Leighton Moss shop and Lambert's, Rosemary Lane, Lancaster.
Also available by post for £9 (includes p+p) from: A. Cadman, 57 Greenways, Over Kellet, Carnforth LA6 1DE.
Atlas site: we need your records!
Find out what's happening and how to get involved in this exciting project by visiting the Atlas page, accessible through the link on the navigation bar above. We're waiting for your records!Surveys
| Survey Name (with web link if available) | Recorder (with email link) |
|---|---|
| BTO Atlas 2007-11: www.birdatlas.net | This exciting and ambitious project is to undertake a national audit of all breeding and wintering birds in the British Isles. There are two ways of contributing: 1. send in any casual sightings at any time of year 2. volunteer to do a 2 visit survey of a tetrad (2km x 2km square) noting all birds seen and heard in a 1 - 2 hour time period during the winter season and/or during the breeding season. For full information of what is involved and how to submit your data either contact your BTO Representative (Jean Roberts) or click on the Birdatlas link above. |
| LDBWS Records & Surveys | |
| Birds of the District (LDBWS) | Pete Crooks |
| Nest Boxes (LDBWS) | |
| Mute Swan Survey 2004 (NW Swan Study Group/LDBWS) | Mac & Sheila Cooper |
| Most of the breeding sites of Mute Swan are picked up each year on the River Lune and the Canal. However, pairs breeding on other sites are not generally noted and this year we are trying to measure the total number of breeding pairs in our area. Please contact Mac and Sheila Cooper with your records. (More details ..) | |
| Oystercatcher & Ringed Plover (LDBWS) | Kevin Briggs |
| Kevin Briggs is planning a survey of breeding Oystercatchers and Ringed Plover. | |
| BTO/RSPB/WWT Surveys | |
| BTO Representative: Jean Roberts (jeanrbrts6@aol.com) | |
| Breeding Bird Survey (BTO) | |
| This is one of the most important nationwide bird surveys carried out. It is used to monitor changes in the population of our more common birds. It is run jointly by the BTO with the RSPB and Joint Nature Conservation Committee. The survey consists of walking two transects of a 1km grid square and recording the species and number of birds encountered. This is carried out twice in the breeding season.
In our area there are 15 BBS random 1km squares, 14 of which are covered, but a volunteer recorder is required for one on Goodber Common. Results can now be submitted electronically and results can be viewed on the BTO web site. | |
| Nest Record Scheme (BTO) | |
| Only 3 members of the society submitting nest records in 2003. The BTO is concerned about the reduction in the number of "open nest records" being submitted. The NRS is important as it is used to monitor nesting success, including the number of eggs laid, hatching and fledging outcomes together with information on nesting sites.
The BTO provides detailed guidance on nest recording without disturbing breeding birds. Records can be submitted on cards or electronically. | |
| Ringing (BTO) | John Wilson |
| Waterways Bird Survey (BTO) | |
| Surveys are carried out on stretches of linear waterways between March and July, mapping the position and activities of riparian birds. Normally, each stretch is surveyed nine times in the breeding season. At the end of the survey the maps are analysed to show the number and distribution of breeding territories for birds associated with water. Nationally, the results show population changes of these breeding birds and have been important in alerting us to declines in certain species.
Seven sections of the River Lune between Lancaster and Kirkby Lonsdale have been covered almost continuously for thirty years. Currently, one of the stretches requires an observer. | |
| Waterways Breeding Bird Survey (BTO) | |
| This is a survey of rivers and canals using a similar transect method to the BBS. Only two recording visits are required between April and June. All but one of the local WBS plots had additional WBBS surveys in 2003. Also WBBS surveys are carried out on three random plots of the Lancaster Canal, which were covered for fist time in 2003. | |
| WeBS Wildfowl & Wader Counts (Coastal) | Jean Roberts (JeanRbrts6 [at] aol [dot] com |
| WeBS Wildfowl & Wader Counts (Inland) | Pete Marsh |
| Heronries Survey 2004 (BTO) | |
| This is the longest running bird survey which started in 1928 and was taken over by the BTO in 1934. We have several heronries in our area and we would like to know if any new heronries are established. All our known heronries are visited annually to count the number of occupied nests. | |
| BirdTrack | |
| BirdTrack is an online bird recording project that will monitor migration,
seasonal movements and map the distribution of scarce birds (not rarities
or rare breeding birds) and is organised by BTO on behalf of BTO, RSPB and
BirdWatch Ireland.
BirdTrack welcomes your sightings of winter visitors such as Redwing, Fieldfare, Brambling, geese and swans so that we can track the arrival of these species. We are also interested in records of late summer visitors so we can map their departure. You can enter your records on the BirdTrack website: http://www.birdtrack.net | |
| BTO/CJ Garden Bird Watch | http://www.bto.org/gbw/index.htm |
| This is a popular all year nationwide survey, which involves recording wild birds in your garden. It costs £12 a year to be involved in the scheme and participants receive a quarterly magazine, "The Bird Table". Contact Mike Toms at the BTO. | |
| Ringing | |
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| North Lancs Ringing Group website | |
| Ringing Recoveries : send copy of details to:- | John Wilson |
| Colour rings : send details of sightings for the three local colour ringing projects as follows: | |
| Mute Swans | (NW Swan Study Group) - Mac & Sheila Cooper or Wes Halton |
| Bearded Tit | John Wilson |
| Common Sandpiper - Ringing on River Lune | Phil Holland |
| Ringed Plover | Kevin Briggs or Andrew Cadman |
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