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Section Walk - Wednesday 06 October

Meet at Jerbourg car park at 0900 for a walk along the cliffs mainly to watch migrating hirundines. All are welcome.

Recent website maintenance

We have recently made improvements to the running of the website in order to address minor problems such as display issues of certain features and login difficulties. Please let us know through the 'contact us' option (below) if such problems persist. Thanks

Poisoning of Peregrines

Over the last 18 months, four Peregrines and a Buzzard have been found deliberately poisoned, mainly in the north of the island. An unknown number of birds will have been killed but the bodies not found. Pigeon baits laced with deadly chemicals have been used to kill the falcons. Bird Section and La Societe as a whole have so far contributed £2000 in addition to the £7000 anonymous pledges held by Animal Aid. Many local birders have also pledged money. The reward currently stands at over £17,000 which would be paid for information leading to a successful criminal prosecution. Further pledges to this fund can be made by emailing the Section treasurer: jamie.hooper@cwgsy.net

Bird Section Subs 2021

Dear birders, 2021 Bird Section subscriptions are now due. 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. Online payments preferred - please email jamie.hooper@cwgsy.net for banking details. Alternatively, cheques (payable to La Societe Guernesiaise Ornithology Section) can be sent to Jamie Hooper, 1 Trinity Cottages, Torteval, GY8 0QD. Only Societe members can technically be section members but donations from non-members are welcome too! Many thanks and happy birding.

Barn Owl Survey 2021

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 233571 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

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Latest News (more...)

Sat 9th Oct

Ivy Castle - Yellow-browed Warbler ringed.

Fri 1st Oct

Prevote - Iduna sp. warbler seen briefly

Mon 27th Sep

Les Bordes, Claire Mare - Red-backed Shrike.

Mon 20th Sep

L'Ancresse - Rose-coloured Starling

Sightings Summary

October 2021	GUE	ALD
September 2021	GUE	ALD
August 2021	GUE	ALD
July 2021	GUE	ALD
June 2021	GUE	ALD
May 2021	GUE	ALD
April 2021	GUE	ALD
March 2021	GUE	ALD
February 2021	GUE	ALD
January 2021	GUE	ALD
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Interesting records submitted online

Guernsey
26th Oct: Jaonneuse: Snow Bunting. Pleinmont: Snow Bunting. Rue des Hougues, STA: Merlin, Brambling. Vazon: Snow Bunting
25th Oct: Pleinmont: Brambling, Hen Harrier, Siskin. Rue des Bergers: Cattle Egret. Rue des Hougues, STA: Great White Egret. Vazon: Black Redstart, Snow Bunting
24th Oct: Bigard: Siskin. Pleinmont: Cattle Egret. Pulias: Black Redstart. Rue des Hougues, STA: Great White Egret
23rd Oct: Pleinmont: Hen Harrier, Siskin, Brambling. Rue des Hougues, STA: Great White Egret
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Alderney
27th Oct: Vau de Saou, Alderney: Siskin
18th Oct: Barrackmaster's Lane: Siskin
17th Oct: Barrackmaster's Lane: Coal Tit, Siskin, Hawfinch
13th Oct: Longis Pond: Great White Egret. Val de la Bonne Terre: Siskin
10th Oct: Braye Bay: Mediterranean Gull. Longis Bay: Grey Seal
6th Oct: Kiln Farm, Alderney: Hobby, Golden Plover
1st Oct: Braye Bay: Mediterranean Gull
30th Sep: Chateau a l'Etoc: Balearic Shearwater, Great Skua, Mediterranean Gull
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Observers submitting records this month

Wayne Turner (198); Ian Le Page (138); Peter Vaudin (113); Mark Guppy (69); Nina Elliott (56); Daniel Whitelegg (41); Mark Lawlor (35); Julie Davis (20); Jamie Hooper (14); Dave Carre (11); Anthony Loaring (10); Tony Bisson (9); Mary Simmons (9); David Spicer (6); Chris Sharman (5); Lydia Miller (5); Paul Veron (4); Andrew Smith (4); Christopher Wilkinson (2); Vic Froome (2); Tim Bishop (1); Barry Wells (1); Graeme Falla (1); Phil Atkinson (1); Cindy Carre (1);

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On this day...
On this date in 2003 Guernsey's first record of Eastern Black Redstart was found at Vazon by G.D.Atkinson.


Wild species recorded this year to date: 193


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