Next Outdoor Meeting - Friday 15th August - Barn Owl Watch |
Optional meal at the Imperial at 7pm followed by a watch at Pleinmont at 9pm for an hour. Details will be emailed to members nearer the time. Please email ornithology@societe.org.gg if you wish to book a place. |
Next Indoor Meeting - Thursday 4th September |
The next meeting will be held at Candie, at 7.30pm on Thursday 4th September. Any issues for discussion can be emailed to ornithology@societe.org.gg. |
Rue Des Bergers - access to top hide |
Members are asked to note that due to the door opening outwards, wheelchair users are advised to only access the hide if they are accompanied. Thank you. |
Uploading photos |
When a photo is uploaded initially, a glitch shows the species as 'unidentified shrew'. Go to 'upload photos' and choose 'edit details' alongside the photo. Use the species drop down list to choose the actual species and 'update'. |
Bird Section Subs 2025 |
Dear birders, 2025 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, online payments or standing orders only please - please email jamie.hooper@cwgsy.net for banking details. Note that Paypal cannot be used for renewals. Only Societe members can technically be section members but donations from non-members are welcome too! Many thanks and happy birding. |
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 |
Tue 17th Jun | Pleinmont, then Raptor Ridge (Grantez) - up to 2 Honey-buzzards. |
Wed 4th Jun | Pembroke - Red-breasted Merganser |
Fri 16th May | Les Grantez (Raptor Ridge) and elsewhere - Black Kite |
Mon 28th Apr | Pleinmont - Bee-eater |
July 2025 | GUE | ALD |
June 2025 | GUE | ALD |
May 2025 | GUE | ALD |
April 2025 | GUE | ALD |
March 2025 | GUE | ALD |
February 2025 | GUE | ALD |
January 2025 | GUE | ALD |
All records 2025 | GUE | ALD |
Situation | Clear |
Wind | E at 11 mph |
Temp | 17°C |
Pressure | 1008 Mbar. |