Monday 18 May 2015

Willow Tit Survey

Results from the spring Willow Tit Survey were excellent and far more than expected.
The main focus was the Dearne Nature Improvement Area (NIA) which roughly is north to Rabbit Ings, east to Barnburgh/Sprotborough, south to Swinton/Wentworth and west to Worsbrough. The NIA covers 200 sq km and Willow Tit were found in 43 sqs.
A total of 63 territories were located in mainly damp/wet habitats with a strong emphasis on the post industrial habitats. Some territories were only 250-300 metres apart in ideal habitats.
So, thanks to everyone who put records on this blog or sent me info via email and text.
Keep any records coming in for the rest of the BBSG recording area.
Thanks to Alwyn Timms for the image.

 

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