The aim of this project is to provide evidence of the location and nature of wintering waterfowl high tide roosts, the assemblages associated with these roosts and the relative size and importance of the roost sites to key species, as well as any known disturbance activities around these roosts. The WeBs data used for wintering waterfowl counts on the Severn Estuary SPA has certain limitations, as the counts do not identify roosts, and not all of the sectors are currently counted. In order to contribute to NE’s evidence priorities 4.5 & 6.3, we need to establish roost details for all sectors. The aims of the project are to determine:
- The location of bird roosts
- SPA bird assemblage at each roost
- The nature of each roost
- Known disturbance activities
Open data relating to this report is available on the Natural England Open Data portal. To view the data please use the links below.
*Severn Estuary High Tide Waterbird Roost Sites – Gloucestershire.
*Severn Estuary High Tide Waterbird Roost Sites – Steart Marshes in Bridgwater Bay.
*Severn Estuary High Tide Waterbird Roost Sites – Clevedon to Oldbury in Bridgwater Bay.
*Severn Estuary High Tide Waterbird Roost Sites – Brean Down to Clevedon.
Project details
| Start date | 2015-04-01 |
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| End date | 2016-12-01 |
Closing statement
The findings will form part of the evidence base used by Natural England to assess the benefits of any opportunities there might be to protect this internationally important area and impacts of any proposed developments.