Field meetings update
We have scheduled meetings for August and September (subject to appropriate lifting of COVID-19 restrictions). You can find full details here.
Photo of Garganey by D Harris
Magazine back issues
Back issues of British Birds and all the Birding World magazines dating back to 1987 are available, with a donation to Surrey Bird Club suggested if anyone wants a lot of them.
If you are interested, then please contact Kevin Allen.
Photo of Ringed Plover by D Harris
Where to see Spotted Flycatcher in Surrey
Spotted Flycatcher has undergone a wretched modern-day decline, with Breeding Bird Survey data showing a breeding population drop of 39% between 1995 and 2016. This is part of a staggering longer-term decline of 87 per cent since 1970, a trend that is recognisable in the steady drop in numbers in Surrey. The results of initial research indicate that more Spotted Flycatchers are dying during the first year of their lives and that this increased mortality is likely to be behind the population decline.
Despite this rather bleak outlook, and the fact there has been a steady decline in the county, … Read more
New date for AGM
In view of the likelihood that some restrictions due to the Coronavirus are likely to remain in place for several months, the AGM originally due to tak place on 26 June has been rearranged for Friday, 25 September at the same venue, East Horsley village hall.
You can find further details here.
Photo of Reed Warbler by James Sellen
Field meetings cancelled
Our June field meetings have now been cancelled because of the Coronavirus. We hope to resume field meetings in August if the restrictions have eased sufficiently by then.
Details will be provided nearer the time.
Photo of Moorhens by James Sellen
Survey cancelled
Following the earlier decision to cancel the first part of the planned survey of Chiddingfold Forest this spring, a survey of Nightingales, the Club and the Sussex Ornithological Society have decided that the second part of the survey, a survey of Turtle Doves, should also be cancelled. The intention is to carry out the whole of the survey next year.
Our thanks to all who volunteered, and we hope you that you will take part next year.
Photo of Nightingale by Shaun Ferguson
2016 Surrey Bird Report out now
The 2016 Surrey Bird Report is available now and has been posted to all members.
Non-members can purchase a copy for £10 plus £1.50 p&p. Details of how to order are here.
2020 AGM postponed
In view of the likelihood that some restrictions due to the Coronavirus are likely to remain in place for several months, the General Committee has decided to postpone the AGM set for 26 June. You can find further information here.
Photo of Yellow wagtail by Ed Stubbs
Wild White-tailed Eagle in Surrey
The first wild White-tailed Eagle to be seen in Surrey for 114 years was photographed yesterday [Monday 13 April] by Isaiah Rowe as it flew high south over his Worcester Park garden at 2.30 pm.
The extraordinary record comes following a reintroduction scheme on the Isle of Wight and this individual, an immature, was initially thought to be one of these birds – two have already flown through Surrey since 23 March, according to the data from their satellite tags. However, Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation – the organisation behind the project – have since … Read more
Chiddingfold Forest survey
Following the further restrictions announced by the government on Monday 23 March, Surrey Bird Club and Sussex Ornithological Society have decided that the first part of the survey of the Chiddingfold Forest planned for this spring (a survey of Nightingales in late April and early May) will have to be postponed until next year. It may still be possible to carry out the Turtle Dove part of the survey in mid-May to mid-July, but this will depend on the new restrictions on movement being relaxed. If they are not, the Turtle Dove part of the survey will also be postponed until … Read more