Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 02:57AM
Bird Surveys
Where a site contains habitats that are suitable for breeding birds, wintering birds and/ or migrant birds, it may be necessary to carry out transect or vantage point surveys to determine the species using the site and the degree of usage.
Where bird nesting habitat such as trees and shrubs are to be removed in the breeding season (i.e. late February to late August) it will be necessary for an ecologist to undertake a nesting bird survey immediately prior to vegetation clearance.
All nesting birds are protected from intentional killing or injury and their nests and eggs are protected from damage or destruction under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and certain species of bird (listed under Schedule 1) and their dependant young are protected from disturbance during nesting times under this Act.
Photo Credits: Bob Coyle
Survey Reminders
February
As the great crested newt survey season starts in mid-March, please let us know this month or as soon as possible if you will be needing surveys for this year! Ensure you complete vegetation clearance before the bird nesting season (late February to late August).
Please refer to our survey timetable for further information on surveys that can be undertaken this season.
Photo Credits: Becky Bradshaw-King
