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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

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Latest News (more...)

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

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Tue 15th October 2024

Situation	Clear
Wind	E at 11 mph
Temp	17°C
Pressure	1008 Mbar.

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Interesting records submitted online

Guernsey
4th Dec: Barras Lane: Canada Goose. Pleinmont: Hen Harrier. Rue Mainguy: Tufted Duck
3rd Dec: Pleinmont: Dartford Warbler. Reservoir: Cattle Egret
2nd Dec: L'Ancresse: Barn Owl. Rue des Buttes, STAl: Cattle Egret
1st Dec: Claire Mare: Gadwall. Grandes Havres: Mediterranean Gull
30th Nov: Claire Mare: Gadwall. Foulon: Hawfinch. Grande Mare: Mute Swan. Rue des Bergers: Great Spotted Woodpecker
29th Nov: Foulon: Hawfinch
28th Nov: Rue des Bergers: Mistle Thrush
26th Nov: Grande Mare: Mute Swan. Grands Marais/Pre: Cetti's Warbler. Rue des Hougues, STA: Cattle Egret
25th Nov: Reservoir: Cattle Egret
24th Nov: Claire Mare: Gadwall
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Observers submitting records this month

Julie Davis (21); Mary Simmons (10); Peter Vaudin (10); Tony Bisson (8); Dave Carre (1);

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Wild species recorded this year to date: 197


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