2008 Local Twite Survey

As many will know there is the intention to carry out a local twite survey this summer, the survey is being co ordinated by Amy Crowther (RSPB) on behalf of the South Pennines Twite Group. The survey will require three visits to a given site as follows: 1 between 1-26 May, second between 27 May – 15 June and a third between 16 June – 19 July, the third visit is to check for second broods. Surveyors will focus on areas of suitable habitat and record behaviour (e.g. male song flight, birds carrying nest material) to confirm breeding sites. There are several local sites requiring coverage and I know a couple of people have already come forward, anyone else who would like to take part is invited to a Survey Workshop to be held in Mytholmroyd on 28th April. Further details including an agenda etc are available from me.