bird survey Archives - Acer Ecology Acer Ecology | Ecological Consultancy Cardiff & Bristol Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:18:53 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 123437814 Bird Breeding Season Starts Soon https://www.acerecology.co.uk/bird-survey-south-wales/ Thu, 15 Feb 2018 11:37:21 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=2960 It is only 1 month until breeding bird surveys can begin. When Should Breeding Bird Surveys be Undertaken? Breeding bird surveys should be undertaken between mid-March and mid-July. Consultant Tip: Best practice dictates that visits are spread throughout the survey … Read More

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]]> 2960 Getting Ready For The Big Garden Bird Watch https://www.acerecology.co.uk/garden-bird-watch/ Sat, 20 Jan 2018 10:04:39 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=4880 January brings an array of exciting and interesting birds to look forward to and enjoy in your very own garden. Perfect timing with The RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch on 27-29 January. With the cold weather, you wouldn’t think you … Read More

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]]> 4880 Swallow Nest Site Mitigation https://www.acerecology.co.uk/swallow-nest-site-mitigation/ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 08:35:53 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=13923 Swallows Swallows (Hirundo rustica) are an annual visitor to the UK, arriving in the summer to breed and migrating to Africa for the winter. They are very distinctive birds with a long forked tail, red forehead and chin. For more … Read More

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]]> 13923 When is a Swallow Not a Swallow? https://www.acerecology.co.uk/swallow-identification/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 15:16:36 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=4524 Swallow, swifts and house martins are a common sight during summer, but they can be difficult to tell apart. Here is a simple guide to telling the difference between these three common summer visitors and the rarer sand martin.  Swallow   … Read More

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]]> 4524 Acer Ecology appear in Business in Focus magazine https://www.acerecology.co.uk/acer-ecology-appeared-business-focus-magazine/ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:05:12 +0000 http://www.acerecology.co.uk/?p=728 Acer Ecology has appeared in the Business in Focus magazine. Read the article below: Tuesday 26th April 2011 Ecology surveys essential to get planning go-ahead Start your planning application without consulting a qualified ecologist and you run the risk of refusal. That … Read More

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