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Special Surveys for 2009

REDSTART - OUR SPECIAL BIRD SURVEY FOR THIS YEAR.

The subject of our survey for 2009 is the summer visiting Redstart. Easily identified, the brilliant plumage of the male makes it one of the most attractive birds on Exmoor . They usually arrive in mid April and numbers fluctuate.

Moorland habitats have been very well covered by the RSPB survey in 2008 but they also nest in woodland borders and large trees, occasionally being found in nest boxes. Please report all sightings this year and state if singing males, nest building or carrying food etc.

Details of any sightings during 2009 will be welcome, please report: number of birds seen, date seen, location (with map reference if possible), and details of any activity such as singing, feeding, nesting, carrying food, etc. and also add your name and address.

See “Your Records” section re sending records by email.


PLANTS.

Our recording of wild flowers found within 1 km squares on Exmoor continues. If you would like to help with this, please email our secretary.
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