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About us
The Group’s aims are to:
- undertake survey work to establish the status of key bird and plant species and habitats,
- encourage and enhance local interest in wildlife, and
- actively promote conservation.
There are 3 sub-groups at present covering:
with another covering mammals, reptiles and amphibians ready to be formed.
More information
To join our mailing list or to get more information, please contact:
Jacky Harrison (Secretary):
Reilth Top
Bishops Moat
Shropshire SY9 5LL
Tel.: 01588 630 666
Email: UCCWG@shropscwgs.org.uk
Annual Reports
The 2020 Annual Report is available by clicking: 2020 UCCWG Report
A summary 2020 report is available by clicking: 2020 UCCWG Short report
Previous reports are also available for download:
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Latest news
2021 Save our Curlews Appeal
We started a project in 2018 to find nests, put an electric fence round them to protect the eggs from predators and livestock, and then radio-tag the chicks, to find out how they use the landscape and what happens to them. Not enough young birds fledge to replace the...
The Curlews are back
The Curlews are just beginning to return to our area. If you see or hear any, any time between now and August, we’d like to know, please. This will help us locate breeding pairs, so we can find the nests to fence and protect them, and monitor the outcomes. WANTED...
2020 Report available
2020 UCCWG Report 2020 UCCWG Short report
Activities
- Lapwings, Curlews and other birds
- plants
- butterflies
- wetland & wildlife sites
The group also provides nest boxes, as well as running wildlife walks and talks, and social events. Please see below for more information.
Additionally, the Group offers wildlife talks (as part of the Clun & Bishop’s Castle Branch of the Shropshire Wildlife Trust programme). The Group holds a BBQ in August and Social each November, with buffet, to assess the previous year’s survey results, to discuss plans and conservation action for the following year and to elect the Management Committee.
Membership
Enthusiasm and interest in the area are far more important than specialist knowledge. Group members are assisted by experts in the relevant fields: they provide training to anyone who wants it on such topics as species identification, how to carry out simple surveys and how to record the results. Survey work is easy and enjoyable, and members will learn new skills.
Members get periodic mailings about how to get involved, invitations to events, and an Annual Report. Those who provide an email address also regularly get additional information.
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Support
The Group is co-operating with farmers and landowners to safeguard our important wildlife. It is also working closely with, and has the support of, Land, Life and Livelihoods, the Clun & Bishop’s Castle Branch of the Shropshire Wildlife Trust, and the Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership.