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Bird Ringing Demonstration - Sunday 13th October

There will be a bird ringing demonstration for members, this Sunday morning, 13th October 08.00 - 10.00. This will precede a demonstration for the Junior Section from 10.00 onwards. It will be at Bordeaux, on the north-west side of the mound, here - https://w3w.com/batches.passion.cultivation The forecast currently looks good but Julie Davis will send an email if this changes.

Next Indoor Meeting - Thursday 7th November

The next indoor meeting will be at Candie at 7.30pm on Thursday 7th November - a normal meeting with coffee and biscuits. Please email ornithology@societe.org.gg if there is a topic you want discussed. All are welcome to join us.

Barn Owl Survey 2024

The survey was not as intensive as the previous two years. Some team members have had other commitments within La Société and not all the sites were checked. Although there were some breeding failures, most have been successful and the Barn Owl population is holding its own. One landowner where the Barn Owls failed to breed had a family of Long-eared Owls in their tree - the chicks were very noisy! The next planned survey will be in 2027, although we will keep in contact with landowners in the meantime. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped this year: Trevor and Lesley Bourgaize, Dave Carré, Will Harford-Fox, Jamie Hooper and Kenny Lloyd.

Bird Section Subs 2024

Dear birders, 2024 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.

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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Interesting records submitted online

Guernsey
15th Oct: Vale Pond: Greenshank
14th Oct: Pleinmont: Merlin. Vale Pond: Greenshank
13th Oct: Claire Mare: Cetti's Warbler
12th Oct: Pleinmont: Golden Plover, Ring Ouzel, Cetti's Warbler
11th Oct: Bordeaux Mound: Siskin. Perelle: Yellow-legged Gull. Pleinmont: Merlin, Short-eared Owl, Siskin. Silbe: Siskin
9th Oct: Delancey Park: Spotted Flycatcher
8th Oct: Reservoir: Tufted Duck
7th Oct: Lihou Island: Barn Owl
6th Oct: Ft Hommet: Rose-coloured Starling. Vazon: Mediterranean Gull
5th Oct: Banque Imbert: Mediterranean Gull
4th Oct: Pulias: Gadwall
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Observers submitting records this month

Julie Davis (198); Peter Vaudin (51); Mary Simmons (30); Tony Bisson (22); Jamie Hooper (14); David Earl (11); Dave Carre (9); Mark Lawlor (7); Stephen Bridgman (3); Anthony Loaring (2); Vic Froome (1); Judy Down (1); Eleanor Atkinson (1);

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On this day...
On this date in 1974 Guernsey's seventh record of Spoonbill was found at La Grande Mare.


Wild species recorded this year to date: 187


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