The BOS conducted a survey of Yellowhammers in the first 2 weeks of July 2018 to determine their population abundance, distribution and breeding status. All members and the general public were invited to participate.
The survey turned out to be very successful, significantly increasing our knowledge on the status of the Yellowhammer population across the region.
To fnd out the results of the survey see the article here: A Survey of Yellowhammers in the Banbury Area in 2018.
Bars and Spots - Mixed Fortunes of our Woodpeckers - Ken Smith
Ken Smith is a former research scientist with RSPB and has been studying woodpeckers for over 30 years but has always been heavily involved with local birding and recording through the Herts Bird Club, bird ringing and the BTO. Read more ...
Depending upon Covid-19 restrictions nearer the time this year's count may have to be posponed until restrictions have been lifted. Please note further guidance will appear here and in the Newsletters nearer the time.
The Long Day Count is carried out by teams of observers in each of the twelve 10km squares recording the number of bird species seen during a maximum of 12 daylight hours on the second Sunday in May each year. Read more ...
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