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 Owl
and Raptor Project
Purpose
of the project
To
improve the status of owls and raptors in the Cam Valley area.
What
that involves
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Establishing a baseline of population levels by surveys
and collation of sighting reports
- Monitoring
population changes against the baseline triennially
- Where
necessary increasing breeding opportunities by putting up
nest boxes and platforms in suitable sites and areas
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Encouraging Landowners to manage the habitat appropriately
- Safeguarding
nest sites by regular monitoring
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Inspecting nest boxes to establish breeding success levels
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Maintaining good relationships with landowners and keeping
them informed of progress
- Feeding
survey results into local and national recording schemes
such as Bristol Environmental Records Centre, Hawk and Owl
Trust, Natural England, BTO, etc
What
we have achieved
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Baselines established in 2006 on a tetrad occupancy basis
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Several sightings of Red Kite recorded
- Several
Kestrel boxes erected
- Peregrine
nest site identified and to be monitored
Check
out the Owl and Raptor gallery
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