Now that the sunshine is out at last, most of us will be taking
advantage of the weather and lighter evenings to run off road. If you are
running on heathland sites, eg Chobham Common or Lightwater please can you
stick to the main paths during bird nesting season (March to end August).
Nesting birds, particularly ground nesters such as woodlark and nightjar are
particularly vulnerable to disturbance and consequent egg loss. From experience
I know how difficult it is to spot a nest and nests can be very near paths and
in short vegetation but well hidden. It is not just treading on a nest that
causes harm but disturbing birds can lead to egg desertion or attract the
attention of a crow to a bird flushed from a nest site.
So enjoy the countryside this summer but have a thought for the
wildlife.
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| Woodlark |
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| Nightjar |
Good running!
Ken Anckorn
WVR Chairman and Wildlife Trust Conservation Officer.
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