This is the second and final winter of the survey. The results will be used to determine current populations and compare changes since the Atlas of Wintering Birds in the British isles (1984)
There has been a considerable increase in both the number and diversity of wintering warblers found in Britain and Ireland during the latter half of the 20th century. The largest change has occurred in the last two decades, coinciding with a spell of mild winters.
Six species regularly winter; two of these (Dartford and Cetti’s) are sedentary, whereas the remaining four (Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Firecrest and Goldcrest), are predominately migratory. In addition, another ten species are occasionally found wintering; three species (Lesser Whitethroat, Willow and Yellowed-browed Warbler), occurring annually but in small numbers.
What and when to record ... ALL sightings of wintering warblers plus Goldcrests and Firecrests.
Survey period: 1st November to 31st March (15th April for Blackcap only)
Please note the following details (where relevant) for each sighting:
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Number of singing males
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Please submit all records to Colin Lythgoe, by mid-January for November and December records (to go in the 2005 Bird Report) and by May for all other records.
Colin Lythgoe
SECOS Recorder
