Our experienced ornithologists can advise you on survey methodology, legal protection, mitigation options and the timing of development work throughout Devon.
Nearly all birds, their nests and eggs are protected under UK law and some especially rare species are given enhanced protection from disturbance during the breeding season.
Almost all development sites have the potential to support nesting birds and this can impose seasonal constraints on site clearance. It is vital to identify the potential presence of nesting birds early on in the planning process. Acer Ecology can help you achieve this and hence avoid timely and costly delays to your project.
We have the capacity to undertake a wide range of bird surveys including Barn Owl, Vantage Point Survey for Wind Turbine Developments, Breeding Bird Surveys, Winter Bird Surveys, Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS), Common Bird Census (CBC) surveys, Moorland Surveys using the ‘Brown and Shepherd’ methodology and species-specific surveys.
We have the capacity to carry out surveys across Devon and the surrounding areas, such as Barnstaple, Newton Abbot, Exeter, Torquay and Plymouth.
For more information about our bird surveys, please call us on 029 2065 0331, or email enquiries@acerecology.co.uk.
