Tuesday 30th April - Herm Day Trip |
The next outing is a day trip to Herm. Depart 10.30am, choice of return 14.35 or 16.35. This is a members-only event, although partners are welcome. Email ornithology@societe.org.gg if you would like to come. Puffins, Sand Martins and more, so lots of walking. Bring a packed lunch. |
Thursday 2nd May - Indoor Meeting |
The next indoor meeting is at Candie at 7.30pm on Thursday 2nd May. It will be a short meeting followed by a Zoom presentation 'Birding by Ear' given by Nick Moran, BTO Training Officer. |
Sunday 5th May - BIRD RACE |
Sunday 5th May is Bird Race Day |
Bird Rarities 2023 |
Could all finders of official rare birds during last year please complete a rarity form for the rarities committee to properly document the sighting. If a form is not completed by the finder, their name cannot be published in the Transactions or Rarity Report. A form can be found in the files section, or can be completed online at this link https://www.gyrcrakes.com/gbrcrarityform . Many thanks, Mark (Guernsey Birds Rarity Committee) |
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. |
Barn Owl Survey 2023 |
Many thanks to the volunteers who monitored known nest sites. This work was helped by more trail cams purchased with a grant from the Nature Commission. There was confirmed breeding at 19 sites, a further seven boxes were used for roosting. At least 34 chicks fledged successfully. Together with adults, we had a minimum population of 81 birds. We were unable to get information from two of the 2022 breeding sites and breeding failed at another two sites. Overall, numbers are up on 2022, mainly because we added six sites to the survey. |
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 |
Thu 18th Apr | Pleinmont - Bee-eater and White Stork (the stork wandering island-wide thereafter). Fauxquets Valley - ringtail harrier sp. headed north. |
Mon 15th Apr | Rue Des Bergers NR - Night-heron, Greenshank |
Sun 14th Apr | Rue Des Hougues, Castel - 2 Golden Orioles |
Sat 13th Apr | Fermain - Black Kite |
April 2024 | GUE | ALD |
March 2024 | GUE | ALD |
February 2024 | GUE | ALD |
January 2024 | GUE | ALD |
All records 2024 | GUE | ALD |
Situation | Clouds |
Wind | ESE at 5 mph |
Temp | 11°C |
Pressure | 1015 Mbar. |