Photographic Competition 2024 |
This is now open for entries from amateur photographers. Anyone can enter a maximum of 3 photos - email them to ornithology@societe.org.gg. They must be of wild birds taken in the Bailiwick of Guernsey during 2024. Photos may be used by La Société for educational or promotional purposes. Credit is always given. A panel of judges will select a winner who will be announced at our indoor meeting on 9th January. The closing date is 31st December 2024. |
Next Indoor Meeting - Wednesday 4th December |
The next indoor meeting will be at Candie at 7.30pm on Wednesday 4th December - a social meeting with light seasonal refreshments followed by a presentation showcasing the birding highlights of 2024. Please email ornithology@societe.org.gg to book a place - numbers are limited and non-members will be invited from 23rd November. |
Next outdoor meeting |
Saturday 15th February 9.30 am at Petit Bôt - details to follow nearer the time. |
Guernsey Bird Report 2023 |
A PDF version will be emailed to members soon. Bound, printed copies will be available at a cost of £3 to members, £6 to non-members. Please email ornithology@societe.org.gg if you would like to order a bound copy. |
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 |
Wed 6th Nov | Pleinmont - juvenile Purple Heron. La Grande Mare - Scaup, Mute Swan. La Claire Mare - Pintail, 2 Pochard. Le Foulon - 2 Hawfinch. |
Sun 27th Oct | Fort Hommet - Isabelline Wheatear (first for the Channel Islands) |
Tue 22nd Oct | Pleinmont - ringtail Hen Harrier still |
Sun 6th Oct | Fort Hommet - Rose-coloured Starling |
December 2024 | GUE | ALD |
November 2024 | GUE | ALD |
October 2024 | GUE | ALD |
September 2024 | GUE | ALD |
August 2024 | GUE | ALD |
July 2024 | GUE | ALD |
June 2024 | GUE | ALD |
May 2024 | GUE | ALD |
April 2024 | GUE | ALD |
March 2024 | GUE | ALD |
February 2024 | GUE | ALD |
January 2024 | GUE | ALD |
All records 2024 | GUE | ALD |
Situation | Clear |
Wind | E at 11 mph |
Temp | 17°C |
Pressure | 1008 Mbar. |