Kent Ornithological Society 
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who is taking part in the BTO Woodcock Survey. Most volunteers will have conducted one or two of their dusk surveys by now, inputting their results as they go. Just to highlight, there has been a recent amendment to the survey data forms which allows the surveyor to input their habitat information on any of the survey visits.
If you have conducted two 75-minute dusk surveys without any sightings of Woodcock, please note you do not need to complete any more surveys.
Once the survey period is finished (June 30th), we will be sharing an overview of the findings and the status of breeding Woodcock in Kent.
If you are lucky enough to encounter any other crepuscular or nocturnal bird species during your survey (e.g. Tawny Owl, Barn Owl, Nightjar, Nightingale) please record them on BTO BirdTrack and please also email your records of other species to Heather Mathieson (email below). This information will be included in the Survey overview.
Once again, we would like to thank everyone who is taking part. The data we gain from all your efforts plays a huge part in our ability to understand the range, population status and breeding success for Woodcock in Kent, and in the UK.
Please contact the Woodcock Survey Regional Organiser if you need any advice or have any queries regarding the survey.
Heather Mathieson
BTO Woodcock Survey Regional Organiser
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