A nice mid-morning above the River Tyne undertaking monitoring of peregrines today. FALCO Ecology are providing expert peregrine advice and monitoring surveys for Arup and BAM Nuttall. The ecological surveys are part of a major infrastructure overhaul of the King Edward Bridge in Newcastle upon Tyne. Unfortunately this years breeding […]
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Today a Cumbrian farmer has been convicted of disturbing a breeding pair of ospreys. This is an offence under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). He was fined £300 with £2,000 costs. FALCO Ecology can provide expert advice for developers. We produce Method Statements, toolbox talks and undertake […]
Today whilst undertaking a Wintering Bird Survey, it was noted that many songbirds are beginning to sing and defend territory. Furthermore Rooks, which are early breeders, were observed carrying nesting material. Rooks often re-use nests year on year and now that nest material is being added to nests means that […]