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 The Harrier - 27 April

The Suffolk Ornithologists' Group bulletin, The Harrier No.150, is available to view and download here - Publications.

 
 Dragonflies - 16 April

Yes, they are all doing it !   The National Dragonfly Atlas (2008 - 2013) is launched from April 2008.  National information can be found here, and more information on Suffolk work here.

 
 Peregrines nesting in Suffolk again after 200 years

The excellent news that a pair of Peregrines are nesting on the Orwell Bridge, Ipswich was published in the East Anglian on the 5th May. There are three chicks and this is the first time Peregrines have nested in the county since a pair nested in the steeple of a Corton church 200 years ago.

Peregrines have been regular visitors on the Orwell since the early nineties and regularly use the bridge. The SOG campaigned to have a nest box erected so that breeding could take place. 

More details can be found on the Evening Star web site - Peregrines back in Suffolk

 

 
 WATERWAYS BREEDING BIRD SURVEY (WBBS) 2008

WBBS extends the methodology of the BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) to linear waterways. Random stretches of river and canal are covered, equivalent to BBS’s randomly selected 1-km squares
 
The WBBS is designed to be a quick, simple and, most importantly, an enjoyable bird watching exercise. Observers make three visits to their waterway stretches, the first to check access and record habitat types, and the second and third to record birds
 
There is one vacant (brilliant) stretch of waterway on the River Little Ouse between TL817879 and TL786869 (Brandon).
 
Please contact Mick for more information or if you wish to take on this WBBS stretch.
 
 Walberswick - Saturday 10th May

The next outdoor meeting is at Walberswick (3hr walk). 

Meet at 8.00 am at the Westwood Lodge car park. Map Ref: TM467737.  

The leader is Adam Gretton. Tel: 01473 829156.

 
 Lakenheath Fen (RSPB) Reserve - Sunday 11th May

Max. 15 SOG members only. Contact Jean Garrod to book. Tel: 01473 723264.

The leader is Chris Gregory.

 
  

 Wheatear

Wheatear Minsmere April 2007.

 
 Contact

Email : SOG

 
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