Announcements / news items

Next Indoor Meeting - Thursday 5th February

There is no meeting in January. The next meeting will be on Thursday, 5th February 2026 at Candie, starting at 7.30pm.

Bird Section Subs 2026

Dear birders, 2026 Bird Section subscriptions can be paid now. Annual subs pay for costs such as the hosting of this website, nestboxes on La Societe's nature reserves and upkeep of seven public bird hides. By paying just £5, you will be supporting and promoting local birdlife. Cash, online payments or standing orders only please - please email jamie.hooper@cwgsy.net for banking details. Note that Paypal cannot be used for renewals. Only Societe members can technically be section members but donations from non-members are welcome too! Many thanks and happy birding.

Rue Des Bergers - access to top hide

Members are asked to note that due to the door opening outwards, wheelchair users are advised to only access the hide if they are accompanied. Thank you.

Uploading photos

When a photo is uploaded initially, a glitch shows the species as 'unidentified shrew'. Go to 'upload photos' and choose 'edit details' alongside the photo. Use the species drop down list to choose the actual species and 'update'.

Colin Best NR - hide access

At present La Societe does not hold a lease on this nature reserve. The hide overlooking the freshwater Scrape is still in situ but is in a state of disrepair. The landowner remains happy for people to access the hide (only) but visitors will not be covered by La Societe's insurance.

Use of uploaded photographs

We are always pleased for people to upload their photos to the website. For clarification, from now on, by submitting photos to this website, you agree that they may be used by the Ornithology Section and La Société Guernesiaise for publications such as newsletters, event posters, reports, surveys etc. Photos will be credited where possible. Sharing photos and sightings on this website helps to improve out wildlife knowledge and contributes to science and conservation.

Protection for local waders

Over the last 40 years, local populations of many wading birds have plummeted and some species have been lost entirely. The long-running 'Wader Count' survey shows that disturbance is a major factor in the decline. If you agree that our waders need urgent protection at key sites, please email the States of Guernsey Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Service (ACLMS) at this address - aclms@gov.gg

Tweets about "to:guernseybirds OR from:guernseybirds OR #guernseybirds"

Login Status
Log in here to submit records and upload photos etc.

Not registered? Click here

Latest News (more...)

Sun 18th Jan

Rocquaine - Little Auk still present.

Tue 13th Jan

Portelet - Little Auk inshore.

Fri 2nd Jan

Barras Lane - 9 White-fronted Geese with Canada Geese and feral Greylag and Barnacle Geese.

Sun 23rd Nov

Silbe NR - Dusky Warbler, Yellow-browed Warbler, Siberian Chiffchaff still present.

Sightings Summary

January 2026	GUE	ALD
All records 2026	GUE	ALD

All records for 2025
All records for 2024
All records for 2023
All records for 2022
All records for 2021
All records for 2020
All records for 2019
All records for 2018
All records for 2017
All records for 2016
All records for 2015
All records for 2014
All records for 2013
All records for 2012
All records for 2011
All records for 2010

Migrant First Dates
Click here for full details

Latest Weather

Tue 15th October 2024

Situation	Clear
Wind	E at 11 mph
Temp	17°C
Pressure	1008 Mbar.

Rare-o-meter



Interesting records submitted online

Guernsey
30th Jan: Vazon: Kingfisher
29th Jan: Foulon: Great Spotted Woodpecker. Pleinmont: Hen Harrier. Reservoir: Cattle Egret. Saumarez Park: Great Spotted Woodpecker
28th Jan: Foulon: Great Spotted Woodpecker. Rue A L’OR: Mistle Thrush
27th Jan: Fort Hommet: Purple Sandpiper. Jaonneuse: Grey Seal
26th Jan: Cobo: Great Northern Diver. Fort Hommet: Purple Sandpiper. Grandes Havres: Great Northern Diver
25th Jan: Fort Hommet: Purple Sandpiper. Grands Marais/Pre: Cetti's Warbler. L'Eree: Great Northern Diver. Mare de Carteret: Cetti's Warbler. Perelle: Great Northern Diver. Vazon: Black Redstart
24th Jan: Jaonneuse: Purple Sandpiper. L'Eree: Common Gull
(see all...)


Alderney
(see all...)


Observers submitting records this month

David Spicer (142); Peter Vaudin (135); Jamie Hooper (111); Vic Froome (111); Carolyn Brouard (102); Anthony Loaring (90); Kevin Childs (86); Cindy Loaring (82); Tony Bisson (80); Mary Simmons (52); Dave Carre (29); Julie Davis (28); Danielle Friend (12); Mark Lawlor (12); Tony Grange (9); Mark Guppy (2); Judy Down (2); Marcia Jackson (2); (1);

(show/hide)



On this day...
On this date in 1976 Guernsey's third record of Avocet was found at the Vale Pond.


Wild species recorded this year to date: 101


View lists
Log in to add your list