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Those who are familiar with GCER will know that we rely heavily on our faithful Biodiversity Information Officer, Holly York. Well, as it turns out, she’s not actually all that…
GCER’s online maps
A belated Happy New Year from GCER! In response to the many “casual” recorders who get in touch with us from time to time asking us to provide maps for…
Licensing of upland grouse moors and gamekeepers
This email, which was sent to a large number of birdwatchers, has been posted here by request from Mike Smart. Dear Colleague, May I first of all explain that I…
The Wildlife Trusts’ policy on biodiversity off-setting
In view of recent statements about possible destruction of ancient woodlands in development sites, if new trees are planted, readers may like to see the policy of The Wildlife Trusts…
GNS News December 2013
I hope the latest issue of GNS News provided some interesting reading over the Christmas period. Feature articles included: Reed warblers without reedbeds, the CPRE Awards 2013 for Churchdown Park…
Birds and flooding in the Severn Hams
In winter, the Severn floodplain, especially the area between Gloucester and Tewkesbury, regularly welcomes many thousands of wintering waterbirds. After the dry summer, there was a light local flood in late October…
Ash Dieback conference
Anyone wanting serious information on Ash Dieback should look at the webcasts of a recent conference “Living with Ash Dieback in Continental Europe”. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI810ZkJIgiS9ALeeT5tq3g This was held at the Linnaean…
Witcombe Reservoir WeBS count
Hi Members Here is the list of birds seen at the reservoir midday. Best wishes Gordon & Margaret Avery
Birdwatching Walks in Gwent
This book offers unbeatable quality at only £11.99. It describes over 60 walks in Gwent, each of which provides an interesting selection of wild bird species. The walks vary in…
Port Ham area, Gloucester 09/12/2013
A midday walk produced: 2 male Peregrines flying towards Gloucester Tip over Castle Meads west at 1113hrs. A female Sparrowhawk was seen by Port Ham Pool, a Little Grebe was…
Horsbere Brook Flood Area & Witcombe Reservoir 08/12/2013
In the flood area a good number of gulls were present. A male Peregrine flew over towards Brockworth at 1130hrs. Wildfowl present were: 2 Mute Swans, 4 Wigeon and 17…
Field Meeting – Soudley Valley Rural Geology (Blue Rock Trail)
Derek & Chris Foster were joined by Mike Smart, Tiz Butler, Pam Jones, Daphne Lane and Andrew Bluett on a field trip following the Blue Rock Trail (more properly known…