Winter Bird Survey WINBS

The BTO is running a Winter Bird Survey aimed at collecting important information on the numbers and distribution of the UK’s wintering birds, information which will help to inform land management approaches so they better benefit birds.

Though the dates for the first site visit are past, there is still an opportunity to take part in December through February.

Interested?
Contact martinketcher@gmail.com or sign up directly with BTO here > Winter Bird Survey | BTO

For more information on this survey plus others you can get involved in go to Herts Bird Club | Surveys and Projects

Embankment strengthening works at Wilstone Reservoir

A 15 month program to strengthen the embankment at Wilstone Reservoir is underway. Further details can be found in the links below but key impacts are:

- no access around the bank; pedestrians will be diverted through the field next to the reservoir

- car park is fully closed for several months from September

- the road alongside the car park (B489) is closed for several weeks from September between the junctions for Drayton Beauchamp and Wilstone.

- the hide remains fully open

Alternative parking options are limited but include the Mead's Farmhouse during business hours, or Startop's End Reservoir and walking along the dry canal.

Wilstone Embankment Work

Wilstone works Q&A

The Breeding Birds of Tyttenhanger Gravel Pits 1967-2023

A new report, The Breeding Birds of Tyttenhanger Gravel Pits 1967 to 2023 is now available - download a copy here

Since the first breeding-bird survey of Tyttenhanger Gravel Pits (GPs)  in the late 1960’s around one hundred bird species have bred on-site. The development of the gravel pits in the late 1970’s and their evolution over the next 45 years has seen breeding species come and go as the habitat has changed.

Hertfordshire Swift Nest Survey 2025

Swift are back in Hertfordshire in good numbers and Swift groups are carrying out extensive nest survey work to better understand the size of the county population and where colonies are located - and we would like your help! 

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