by Chris | Mar 26, 2021 | Clee Hill Bird Group - Posts & News
Hi Curlew Bird Surveyors Please find attached a summary of the CWG Curlew survey results for Shropshire in 2020, which shows that monitoring wasn’t affected significantly by lockdown, that collectively we monitored 93-111 breeding pairs, and only one pair fledged any...
by Chris | Jan 25, 2021 | Clee Hill Bird Group - Posts & News
In 2020 the Clee Hill Bird Group report shows 8 Curlew territories in the area, down by 38.5% from the 13 when we started in 2012. Download a pdf copy of the report here Bird Group Report 2020 At the current rate of decline, we haven’t got long to save the remainder...
by Chris | Jan 17, 2021 | Clee Hill Reports
Leo has done a more complete report than usual, mainly because it’s unlikely that we will be able to have a meeting this spring to go over the results, but also to bring it into line with the reports he does for other areas. Download a pdf copy of the report here Bird...
by Chris | Sep 15, 2020 | Clee Hill Bird Group - Posts & News
A large mixed flock of Swallows and House Martins have gathered around our house on Catherton Common over the last few days. The house seems to be a magnet. We do everything we can to encourage all wildlife and there is an abundant supply of flying insects. A...
by Chris | Jul 7, 2020 | Clee Hill Bird Group - Posts & News
Swallows in our stable next to Catherton Common being fed. This was first brood (little later than other years) and they used the artificial nest-cup which was put up couple of years ago funded by the nest box scheme grant. Lack of mud because of the dry April/June...
by Chris | Jun 18, 2020 | Clee Hill Amphibians and Reptiles - Posts & News
Due to current situation any survey work for 2020 has been put on-hold. We hope to start this again in 2021 if there is sufficient interest.