The Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) effectively monitors
waterbirds on estuaries and large inland waterbodies, but rivers are
poorly covered by comparison. This has great significance for waterbird
monitoring since linear waterways are known to be important habitats for
species such as Mallard, Goosander, Little Grebe and Goldeneye. A
national Winter River Bird Survey is therefore being planned by the
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT).
For more information, go
to
http://www.wwt.org.uk/riversurvey/
There is not yet any firm date for this survey, but
if you’d like to participate in Hampshire, then please register your
interest…
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