News - Announcements

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Devon Bird Atlas 2007-2013 on Friday 29th January.
For more information on the Atlas, click here.

The BTO are seeking volunteers for their Non-Estuarine Waterbirds Survey in Somerset. There are some vacant sectors just east of Watchet. All that is required is a single visit before the end of January, to record the birds and mammals that you see. The focus is on the intertidal zone, though you can record birds from adjacent land and sea too. Counts are best made around low tide. If you are interested, please visit www.bto.org/webs-news or contact Eve Tigwell.

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The main path at Ham Wall will be closed again for three weeks in January.
An alternative footpath will be available. For more information, click here.

There are two BTO surveys for this winter season, one for shorebirds, the other for Goldfinches. Eve Tigwell has mailled everyone on her BTO list.

For further information, visit our Surveys page.