Our Services Include:

a) Breeding Bird Survey

b) Wintering Bird Survey

c) Nesting Bird Check

d) Barn Owl Surveys

a) Breeding Bird Survey

One survey visit per month between April and June, including a dawn-walked transect to identify species assemblages, with a particular focus on protected and notable bird species.

b) Wintering Bird Survey

One survey visit per month between October and March. Similar to the breeding bird survey, the service includes a dawn walked transect to identify species assemblages, with a particular focus on protected and notable bird species.

c) Nesting Bird Check

A site visit undertaken within the bird breeding season (typically March to August inclusive) to check for nesting bird activity. This includes active nests, territorial behaviour, food carrying and more.

d) Barn Owl Surveys

A habitat suitability assessment for Barn Owls, including searching for evidence of their presence or activity. This may be pellets, feathers, droppings etc.

Crestwood are also able to undertake surveys and mitigation measures for other owl species such as little owl.

Mitigation and Licensing

Crestwood has vast experience undertaking Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) for works that impact on bird species, as well as the production of Bird Hazard Management Plans. Licenced surveyors are required to undertake checks on barn owl boxes.

If you would like to enquire about these services, please visit our contact page.

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