Blogs

Over the past month, thrush surveys have been the primary job here at Auchnerran. Luckily we have been able to continue this study despite the COVID-19 pandemic as we are based on the farm, which is in a remote location, and no travelling is required.

With temperatures warming and the days getting longer, breeding Lapwing will shortly be back in the Avon Valley. We have been a busy team this winter, establishing 2 new breeding wader hotspot sites and monitoring wintering waterfowl and waders. So, before we get into the 2019 season, we thought it would make sense to reflect on 2018.

As we draw ever closer to leaving the European Union and reinventing our environmental schemes, much has been said about the intricate details of how much support farmers receive, where it comes from and what it rewards. Paperwork, prescription and perfect timing.

Dr. Dave Parish describes exciting times at our demonstration farm in Scotland as the wader breeding season gets in to full swing.

Waders For Real Ecologist Clive Bealey outlines the importance of monitoring the vegetation where the project is taking place.

Following a successful first Curlew Festival in 2017, Bolton Castle in Yorkshire will once again host the event from 8^th to 10^th June.