-  Rue des Grantez  -  16/5/2025  -  © Dave Carre
- Rue des Grantez - 16/5/2025 - © Dave Carre


Announcements / news items

BIRD RACE 2025
The annual Guernsey Bird Race is on Sunday 04 May. Teams of up to four people will compete to see as many species as possible in a 24-hour period. Competing teams are free to race how they like and new ones would be most welcome. Further details by emailing - Ornithology@societe.org.gg

Next Outdoor Meeting - Friday 6th June - Boat Trip
Departing promptly at 5.30pm from the slipway at the Albert Dock by the Fishermen's Quay ///protects.than.occurs. The boat trip on Margaret K with skipper Richard Keen will go between Herm and Jethou to see Puffins and Fulmars, then on to Les Burons, off Creux Harbour in Sark to see the recently-established colony of seabirds, mostly Guillemots and a few Razorbills. Cost £35. Please email ornithology@societe.org.gg to book your place.

Next Indoor Meeting - Thursday 5th June
The next meeting will be held at Candie, at 7.30pm on Thursday 5th June. Any issues for discussion can be emailed to ornithology@societe.org.gg.

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'.

BTO Heathland Bird Survey
Open to members and non-members - volunteers needed! Email ornithology@societe.org.gg for further information and if you'd like to sign up.

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




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Latest News (more...)

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



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Interesting records submitted online


Guernsey

17th Jun: Corbiere: Long-eared Owl. Les Grantez, CAT: Honey-buzzard. Pleinmont: Honey-buzzard. Vale Pond: Black-tailed Godwit
16th Jun: Herm: Cetti's Warbler
15th Jun: Jaonneuse: Balearic Shearwater. Pleinmont: Balearic Shearwater
14th Jun: Vale Pond: Cetti's Warbler
11th Jun: Corbiere: Long-eared Owl
9th Jun: Corbiere: Long-eared Owl. Pleinmont: Unidentified shearwater. Vale Pond: Greenshank
8th Jun: La Corbiere: Long-eared Owl. St Martin (Parish): Great Spotted Woodpecker
7th Jun: Pembroke: Red-breasted Merganser. Vale Pond: Greenshank
6th Jun: Pezeries: Grey Seal. Reservoir: Cattle Egret
4th Jun: Pembroke: Red-breasted Merganser. Saints: Long-eared Owl
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Observers submitting records this month

Peter Vaudin (74); Julie Davis (32); Julie Davis (19); Mary Simmons (18); Tony Bisson (11); Kevin Childs (9); Dave Carre (5); Carl Crowson (5); Jamie Brown (3); Anthony Loaring (3); Jamie Hooper (2); Jon Middleton (1); Cindy Loaring (1); Mark Guppy (1); Vic Froome (1); Peter Ward (1); GRACE DOVEY (1);
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On this day...
On this date in 1989 Guernsey's second record of Honey Buzzard was found at Pleinmont by T.D.C.Earl.


Wild species recorded this year to date: 167



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