How to conduct a bird survey
Why are birds a useful indicator species?
Birds are a good indicator of overall biodiversity as their populations respond quickly to variation in habitat quality. Whilst we will continue to survey for all bird species on site, we will target skylark as they are easily recognisable, and are a farmland bird in decline, so should be a good indicator of sympathetic farm management and grassland quality. This session for bird surveys will comprise a dawn walk around the different habitats at Bore Place, identifying different species by sight and by birdsong.
This training session is one of our scheduled surveys - so by the end of the session, you'll already have contributed data to our research. Whilst your time is hugely valuable to us, taking part in any of our trainings and surveys will give you useful experience you can use elsewhere, too.
Places are limited for each training session and must be pre-booked. Please book here to let us know you're coming.
If the session is fully booked, please join the waiting list as we may be able to offer another training session in response to demand.
Important info
- Over 18s only.
- Dress for the weather and in clothes you don't mind getting mucky - all training sessions are practical and will be outside.
- Wear sturdy, comfortable boots or wellies.
- Feel free to bring water and snacks with you.
- Sorry, no dogs are permitted with the exception of service animals.
This training session is FREE thanks to funding support from the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme
