Species Monitoring Project – Willow Tit Survey 3/4

The Details:

What to expect:

Put survey theory into practice and carry out visual searches of Willow Tit Habitat.

Learn how to conduct a Habitat Survey : Identify and assess suitable habitats for Willow Tits.

Survey and record bird species: Conduct a survey using the playback method to assess the presence/absence of the Willow Tit, whilst also noting any other bird species present.

Please note, this session is following up from a workshop hosted on the 19th of March to introduce Willow Tit ecology and survey methodology.

It is desirable that you would have attended this before conducting a survey. If you did not attend the workshop, please inform us and contact lizzie@cityoftrees.org.uk or jimena@cityoftrees.org.uk.

Time & Location

• 10.00am – 12.15pm
• Sunnybank Vale, Peakdale Rd, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6JZ.
• Meeting location: The entrance to Sunnybank Vale on Peakdale Road.
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• If you are running late or unable to find us please contact Lizzie on 07549 228432

Parking/public transport

• There is free on the road parking on the housing estate adjacent to Sunnybank Vale.
• The nearest bus stop(s) are Chatsworth Road on Edge Lane (Stop ID: MANDAPGP) and St Martin’s Church on Greenside Lane (Stop ID: MANTMWMJ). The following bus routes stop there: 171, 172, 230, 231, 793 and 864. The nearest tram stop is Cemetery Road on the Blue Line.

About the site

• Sunnybank Vale is a publicly accessible green space. The area where we will be working has uneven ground, thick vegetation and hard standing paths.
• Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
• Toilet facilities will not be available for this site.