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Tuesday 30th April - Herm Day Trip

The next outing is a day trip to Herm. Depart 10.30am, choice of return 14.35 or 16.35. This is a members-only event, although partners are welcome. Email ornithology@societe.org.gg if you would like to come. Puffins, Sand Martins and more, so lots of walking. Bring a packed lunch.

Thursday 2nd May - Indoor Meeting

The next indoor meeting is at Candie at 7.30pm on Thursday 2nd May. It will be a short meeting followed by a Zoom presentation 'Birding by Ear' given by Nick Moran, BTO Training Officer.

Sunday 5th May - BIRD RACE

Sunday 5th May is Bird Race Day

Bird Rarities 2023

Could all finders of official rare birds during last year please complete a rarity form for the rarities committee to properly document the sighting. If a form is not completed by the finder, their name cannot be published in the Transactions or Rarity Report. A form can be found in the files section, or can be completed online at this link https://www.gyrcrakes.com/gbrcrarityform . Many thanks, Mark (Guernsey Birds Rarity Committee)

Bird Section Subs 2024

Dear birders, 2024 Bird Section subscriptions can be paid now. Annual subs pay for costs such as the hosting of this website, nestboxes on La Societe's nature reserves and upkeep of seven public bird hides. By paying just £5, you will be supporting and promoting local birdlife. Cash or online payments only please - please email jamie.hooper@cwgsy.net for banking details. Only Societe members can technically be section members but donations from non-members are welcome too! Many thanks and happy birding.

Barn Owl Survey 2023

Many thanks to the volunteers who monitored known nest sites. This work was helped by more trail cams purchased with a grant from the Nature Commission. There was confirmed breeding at 19 sites, a further seven boxes were used for roosting. At least 34 chicks fledged successfully. Together with adults, we had a minimum population of 81 birds. We were unable to get information from two of the 2022 breeding sites and breeding failed at another two sites. Overall, numbers are up on 2022, mainly because we added six sites to the survey.

Colin Best NR - hide access

At present La Societe does not hold a lease on this nature reserve. The hide overlooking the freshwater Scrape is still in situ but is in a state of disrepair. The landowner remains happy for people to access the hide (only) but visitors will not be covered by La Societe's insurance.

Use of uploaded photographs

We are always pleased for people to upload their photos to the website. For clarification, from now on, by submitting photos to this website, you agree that they may be used by the Ornithology Section and La Société Guernesiaise for publications such as newsletters, event posters, reports, surveys etc. Photos will be credited where possible. Sharing photos and sightings on this website helps to improve out wildlife knowledge and contributes to science and conservation.

Protection for local waders

Over the last 40 years, local populations of many wading birds have plummeted and some species have been lost entirely. The long-running 'Wader Count' survey shows that disturbance is a major factor in the decline. If you agree that our waders need urgent protection at key sites, please email the States of Guernsey Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Service (ACLMS) at this address - aclms@gov.gg

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Latest News (more...)

Thu 18th Apr

Pleinmont - Bee-eater and White Stork (the stork wandering island-wide thereafter). Fauxquets Valley - ringtail harrier sp. headed north.

Mon 15th Apr

Rue Des Bergers NR - Night-heron, Greenshank

Sun 14th Apr

Rue Des Hougues, Castel - 2 Golden Orioles

Sat 13th Apr

Fermain - Black Kite

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March 2024	GUE	ALD
February 2024	GUE	ALD
January 2024	GUE	ALD
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Sat 27th April 2024

Situation	Clouds
Wind	SW at 10 mph
Temp	8°C
Pressure	1001 Mbar.

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Interesting records submitted online

Guernsey
26th Apr: Grande Mare: Pink-footed Goose, Greenshank. Grands Marais/Pre: Cetti's Warbler. Pleinmont: Grasshopper Warbler, Cetti's Warbler. Vale Pond: Greenshank. Vazon: Hooded Crow
25th Apr: Fauxquets Valley: Golden Oriole. Vale Pond: Greenshank. Vazon: Pink-footed Goose
24th Apr: Fauxquets Valley: Golden Oriole. Vale Pond: Greenshank
23rd Apr: Claire Mare: Cetti's Warbler. Pleinmont: Hobby, Lesser Whitethroat. Rue des Bergers: Cetti's Warbler. Vale Pond: Greenshank
22nd Apr: Claire Mare: Cetti's Warbler. L'Eree: Great Northern Diver
21st Apr: Pleinmont: Unidentified shearwater
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Alderney
26th Apr: Barrackmaster's Lane: Spotted Flycatcher. Giffoine: Dartford Warbler. Kiln Farm, Alderney: Cuckoo. Longis Common: Redstart, Fan-tailed Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler
25th Apr: Barrackmaster's Lane: Pied Flycatcher, Hooded Crow. Giffoine: Dartford Warbler. Longis Common: Osprey, Ring Ouzel
13th Apr: Alderney golf course: Cuckoo
7th Apr: Barrackmaster's Lane: Hoopoe
30th Mar: Alderney Airport: White Stork
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Observers submitting records this month

Peter Vaudin (133); Julie Davis (94); Mark Guppy (49); Jamie Hooper (45); Vic Froome (43); David Spicer (29); Anthony Loaring (28); Tony Bisson (27); Mary Simmons (23); Kevin Childs (21); Mark Lawlor (20); Andy Marquis (17); Cindy Loaring (16); Eleanor Atkinson (15); Dave Carre (11); Paul Veron (6); Carolyn Brouard (5); Rachel Ridley (4); Christopher Wilkinson (2); Rod Ferbrache (2); GRACE DOVEY (2); William Legge (1); GuernseyBirds Admin (1); Stuart Dunn (1); Stephen Bridgman (1); Wayne Turner (1); Kim Rive (1);

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On this day...
On this date in 1970 Guernsey's second record of Night Heron was found at Fort Doyle by Mr. Ferbrache.


Wild species recorded this year to date: 158


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