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The primary function of the Trust is that of an accredited Bird Observatory, monitoring migration and carrying out a scientific programme of bird ringing, in support of many national and international projects. We also have particular interests in the butterflies, dragonflies and unique flora of the area, which includes many rare species of orchid. This work is carried out by our warden Steffan Walton along with the help of a dedicated team of volunteers.<\/span><\/p>\n

You are welcome to submit your records by e-mail<\/a>, in the logs in the field centre or directly to Steffan. The more eyes the more we will see!<\/p>\n

When visiting please put the wildlife first and follow our policies on disturbance to wildlife and Invertebrate Collecting (Available in members area or on request).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t
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BIRD SIGHTINGS<\/b><\/a><\/center><\/td>
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MOTH SIGHTINGS<\/a><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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BUTTERFLY SIGHTINGS<\/a><\/center><\/td>
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RINGING SIGHTINGS<\/a><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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FLORA SIGHTINGS<\/a><\/center><\/td>
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DRAGONFLY SIGHTINGS<\/a><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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