The Oxford Ornithological Society (OOS) are undertaking a county rookery survey this spring and we are looking for the help of the readers and contributors of this esteemed blog to record nests.
The main aims of the survey are to a) record the location of rookeries within the county, b) count the number of nests present within each rookery, and c) estimate the breeding population of rooks in the county. The secondary aim of the survey is to record the host tree species of each nest within the rookeries.
In order to ensure the county is covered as much as possible we are asking for your help to record rookeries. This is very straightforward – and even if you simply notice a rookery as you drive to Farmoor, Otmoor, Port Meadow or elsewhere in the county we want your data! iRecord have very kindly produced a website for this, which is really easy to use. The website can be found at: http://www.brc.ac.uk/irecord/index.php?q=enter-OOS-Rook-Survey
Living record has also produced a website to enter rookery data and this can be found at: http://www.livingrecord.net/ Just 'Join' and then select the Rookeries Survey option, and then enter the data.
Simply count the number of nests (don’t worry whether they are occupied or not) when you see a rookery, make a note of where you are, the date, and if possible (but not essential) the tree species which nests are in. Then go to the website, and enter the details. Please note that we suggest you look at the website beforehand to see the survey details, and to familiarise yourself with information required.
Whichever of the two websites above you use, the data will be collated together to produce a report, with a summary of the report included in the OOS bulletin. Alternatively if you would like the full report once it has been completed email the address below to request.
If you have a query regarding the survey please email: oxfordshirerookeries@yahoo.co.uk
Don’t forget, wherever and whenever, if you’re in Oxfordshire – note down those rookeries and submit it on one of the above websites! Thank you in advance.
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