Alderney Bird Observatory
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Set up in March 2016 with support of Alderney Wildlife Trust. Became Alderney Bird Observatory Ltd in April 2019. Featured on BBC Countryfile on 15 May 2016. In first year recorded 180 species including 5 new to the island, and ringed 13,000 birds including 777 storm petrels and 500 gannets. (inferred from the source page)
Alderney Bird Observatory is an organisation on Alderney dedicated to monitoring, recording, and researching Alderney's bird population, including seabirds and seasonal migrants. The observatory offers guided birdwatching and wildlife walks. It was established in 2016 and is a member of the British Bird Observatories Council. —
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Quick facts
- Legal form
- Charity (inferred from the source page)
- Payment methods
- Bank Transfer, Paypal, Cheque
People6
- Helen McGregor — Chairman
- Neil Harvey — Company Secretary and Finance
- Hilary Partridge — Membership Secretary
- Norma Paris — Marketing
- Tim Earl — Public Relations
- Matt Scragg — Bird Warden
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Credentials
Certifications
- Member of British Bird Observatories Council
Contact
- Phone
- +44 7966 119618
- Website
- alderneybirdobservatory.org
- Address
- La Rocquaine, Vert Courtil, Alderney, GY9 3UZ, Channel Islands
History2
Key dates and recorded company events for Alderney Bird Observatory.
- 2016—Featured on BBC Countryfile
- 2019—Became Alderney Bird Observatory Ltd
Location
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