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.
This meeting has been postponed due to the COVID-19 restrictions. We will reschedule this meeting when social gathering restrictions have been lifted.
Ecology and conservation of the Sociable Lapwing. - Rob Sheldon
Please note this is 1 week earlier than usual because of Easter
The Sociable Lapwing has suffered huge declines in range and population and is now listed as critically endangered. RSPB is working with a number of partners on the breeding grounds in Kazakhstan and on the migration routes and wintering areas in the Middle East and Africa to work out why this enigmatic and beautiful species has declined. Read more ...
COVID-19 Update 25th March 2020: This survey will not go ahead this year due to government travel restrictions.
A survey of breeding birds, conducted using 3 visits over 3 months to a random 1km square. Read more ...
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