A group of local birders and volunteers - The Avalon Marshes New Colonists Monitoring Group -  is trying to build a better understanding of the wetland bird species starting to colonise the Avalon Marshes.  The group have setup a central, email address for any sightings of Great White Egret, Little Bittern, and other potential newly colonising species during the breeding season.  Messages sent to this email will not be publicised on social media or birding sites, and the information will be used to help protect and monitor the species – helping to secure their future in Somerset.
Please send sightings to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
This email is monitored by Chris Baker, volunteer project coordinator for the RSPB’s Saving Nature Scheme and SOS can access all information received.  This initiative is supported by the Avalon Marshes Partnership. 
The group are also looking for more voluntary assistance, particularly with evening surveys – contact Chris at the AvalonMarshesColonists email if you would like more information.