Cam Valley Wildlife Group

an independent wildlife conservation group covering Midsomer Norton, Radstock and surrounding villages

Bird Recording Project

Purpose of the project

To build a database of bird records in Cam Valley area.

What that involves

• Carrying out surveys to identify the birds in the area
• Encouraging others to submit bird records
• Compiling a database from the surveys and records submitted
• Exchanging records with local records centres BTO, RSPB and Avon & Somerset Bird Recorders
• Erecting and monitoring nest boxes
• Safeguarding species and valuable habitat by regular monitoring and liaison with landowners, BTO and RSPB
• Increasing public knowledge of birds in the area through talks and field trips
• Maintaining good relationships with landowners and keeping them informed of findings
• Maintaining good relationships with other relevant organisations, for example: BTO, BOC, RSPB

What we have achieved

Although this project is at an early stage, we are slowly building up a picture of the birds in the area. For instance – we now know of two breeding flocks of Tree Sparrows! Nest boxes for Tree sparrows erected on one site in liaison with RSPB and landowner.

Check out the Bird Recording Project gallery page.