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The Clee Hill bird group was established in February 2012 by Leo Smith with the aim of surveying the local area for lapwing, curlew and other target bird species. No expertise is required, just an interest in our local wildlife.
Surveys have been completed each year along with other activities such as bird song walks, a nest box scheme and a barn owl box scheme (see – Clee Hill Reports). The bird group will also develop other activities and events as members wish.
Anyone who wishes to take part should contact Leo Smith. We need more helpers so please get involved if you can.
See News & Activities below for latest information.
CURLEWS NEED FARMERS
Farmers around Clee Hill who still have Curlews on their land are the lucky few. Local farmers have told us stories of marking nests in the past, before mowing, to avoid them where possible. It is clear there is a great deal of affection for Curlews amongst local...
2018 Bird Group Survey Report
2018 survey report on Curlew, Lapwing and other priority species. Bird Group Report 2018
Peregrine Chicks in Nestbox
Peregrine chicks in nest box near to Catherton Common.
Installing Kestrel Nest Box Catherton Common
A kestrel nest box being installed on Catherton Common. The nest box scheme was funded through the Rotary Cares Grant we obtained in 2017.
2017 Bird Group Survey Results
Summary report - Bird Group Report 2017 - Summary Full Report - Bird Group Report 2017 final
2012 Bird Group Report
Feb 2012 Curlew, Lapwing & other birds survey 2012 ObjectivesBird Group members were asked to find out where Curlew and Lapwing occur in thebreeding season, record behaviour indicative of breeding, and record other species, mostof which are of nature conservation...