Somerset Ornithological Society has launched a new public wide survey investigating the abundance and distribution of two well-known but declining birds seen throughout Somerset: the Kingfisher and Little Owl.

Following on from findings of the Somerset Bird Atlas of breeding and wintering birds 2007–12, the survey aims to build a detailed picture from target and casual observational records into possible causes for decline, including climatic effects, habitat degradation and food resource depletion.

Please see the surveys page for further details including how to take part: http://somersetbirding.org.uk/surveys

For further information regarding this survey please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)