2022 Barn Owl Survey results |
The results of the 2022 Barn Owl Survey are now available. You can download the Summary here and the full report can be downloaded here Headline news: 19 confirmed breeding sites and birds were present at eight other sites where birds have previously bred between 2019-2021. |
Bird Section Subs 2023 |
Dear birders, 2023 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. |
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. |
Barn Owl Survey |
As part of the ongoing Barn Owl survey, we are looking to locate as many breeding sites as possible. If you know of a box, barn or natural site which is being used, please submit the details as a sighting on this website or contact the Guernsey Biological Records Centre. Tel 220365 or email: barnowlsurvey2020@gmail.com Records will be treated confidentially. |
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 5th Sep | Rue Des Bergers - Guernsey's 2nd Solitary Sandpiper. L'Eree - slection of waders including 3 Little Stint and Knot. |
Wed 2nd Aug | Chouet - Cory's Shearwater passed west, 2+ Storm Petrels loafing inshore. |
Tue 1st Aug | L'Eree - Little Gull on beach |
Fri 16th Jun | St Sampsons - Osprey reported. |
September 2023 | GUE | ALD |
August 2023 | GUE | ALD |
July 2023 | GUE | ALD |
June 2023 | GUE | ALD |
May 2023 | GUE | ALD |
April 2023 | GUE | ALD |
March 2023 | GUE | ALD |
February 2023 | GUE | ALD |
January 2023 | GUE | ALD |
All records 2023 | GUE | ALD |
Situation | Clouds |
Wind | S at 18 mph |
Temp | 19°C |
Pressure | 1015 Mbar. |