Birding related sites
Argaty Red Kite Project
This project is based at Doune near Stirling and provides visitors with an opportunity to follow guided farm walks which normally culminate at a hide overlooking a Red Kite feeding station. Full details on the site.
Birding on Arran
This site is dedicated to the island of Arran, a special place with special birds. Birding on Arran is interesting at any time of the year. Arran lies in the Firth of Clyde, 28km west of the Ayrshire coast, 5km east of the Kintyre peninsula.
Conservation of Red-footed Falcons
The Red-footed population is steadily declining throughout its breeding range. The project's main aim is to increase and maintain the breeding population of the species in Hungary and western Romania
Galloway Kite Trail
The site provides details of the Galloway Red Kite reintroduction and where to see them.
Irish Golden Eagle Trust website
The site provides the background for the project which aims to re-establish a breeding population of Golden Eagles in Ireland using young birds from Scotland. There are also details of the White-tailed Eagle and Red Kite reintroduction projects in Irelan
Irish White-tailed Eagle Project
It is planned to introduce 15 chicks each year from Norway as part of a project to re-establish a White-tailed population in Ireland. This site explains the background to the scheme and will provide updates on its development.
Rare Breeding Birds Panel
The site contains details of the work of the panel, species, data access policy, recording forms, reports and contact information. The RBBP is a partner in the Scottish Raptor Monitoring Scheme.
Skye Birds
This site is about birdwatching on the island of Skye, what to see and where to go, against the backdrop of the Cuillin, the most spectacular mountain range in the country. There is an extensive gallery of images and details of recent sightings.
The Chilterns Red Kites
This website provides a source of information about the reintroduction of the Kite in the Chilterns, how they are monitored, contact details of local red kite experts, and information on reporting red kite sightings.
The Trossachs Bird of Prey trail
The site provides details of a new trail through the outstanding scenery of the Trossachs where there are opportunities to see some 9 different species of birds of prey.
Western Isles Wildlife
this site provides information on the Birds, Flora, Insects and Mammals of the Western Isles. Recent sightings keeps you up to date with the spectacular rarities which occur. The island now benefits from cheaper ferries.
World Owl Conference
This site provides details of the Conference, its venue and its full programme. The 2007 Conference will be held at Groningen, Netherlands from 31st October - 4 November.
Ornithological Clubs and Organisations
Birdlife International
This is the official site of Birdlife International, a conservation organisation which strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources.
British Trust for Ornithology (BTO)
The BTO is a charity dedicated to researching birds found in the UK. Its work is to promote and encourage the wider understanding , appreciation and conservation of birds by conducting high quality, impartial research in field ornithology.
RSPB Scotland
The role of the RSPB in raptor work speaks for itself and many of its staff, as well as its members, carry out fieldwork on behalf of area Raptor Study Groups. The RSPB is also a partner in the Scottish Raptor Monitoring Scheme.
Scottish Ornithologists' Club
Scotland's National Bird Club with branches throughout the country providing meetings and excursions. The SOC is a partner in the Scottish Raptor Monitoring Scheme.
Government & Statutory Organisations/Agencies
Joint Nature Conservation Committee
The JNCC is the official Govt. wildlife adviser, undertaking national and international conservation work on behalf of the three UK agencies, English Nature, SNH and the Countryside Council for Wales.
National Wildlife Crime Unit
Now based at North Berwick within the Lothian and Borders Police Area. The unit gathers intelligence on national wildlife crime and provides investigative support to police and customs officers across the UK.
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)
The agency tasked to ensure the conservation and enhancement of Scotland's unique and precious natural heritage.
Tayside Police Wildlife Crime
Tayside Police has updated its web pages on Wildlife Crime providing information on the force's commitment in this area.
Other organisations and links
Borreliosis & Associated Diseases Awareness UK
The official site of BADA which raises awarenss of tick-borne diseases.
Chris Gomersall Photography
Chris is a professional photographer of birds, nature, wildlife and the environment, well known to most of us for his stunning photographs of birds of prey.
Digital Photography and Digiscoping
Dylan Mackey is a web developer and animator with a passion for digital photography. His site has some super photographs and he has provided SRSG with flight shots of Hobby
Hare Preservation Trust
an organisation dedicated to the preservation and welfare of hares (including mountain hares)
Highland Wildlife Photography
David Whitaker is a member of Highland RSG and is based at Spean Bridge. He works throughout the Highlands and has provided many of the photographs for this site for which SRSGs are extremely grateful.
Mark Hamblin Photography
Mark is based in Speyside and has worked extensively on raptors. This site aims to communicate the awe, beauty and wonder of the natural world through visually arresting imagery. It specialises in the wildlife, nature and landscapes of Scotland.
Wildlife and Nature Photography
This is one of top ranked sites in the 'Fat Birder' birding 500 websites and when you see the fantastic images showing the work of Jiri Bohdal it is little wonder. Jiri has kindly allowed us to use a Hobby image.
Research related bodies
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
CEH is the UK's centre of excellence for research in the land and environmental sciences. Its parent organisation is the UK NERC.
Eagle Conservation Alliance (ECA)
a community of eagle experts from around the globe who work to save the world's eagles with pages on activities, events and projects.
Highland Foundation for Wildlife
Roy Dennis needs no introduction and is a long term member of Highland RSG. The Foundation is a charity dedicated to conservation and research , currently involved in projects with Ospreys, Red Kite, White-tailed Eagle, Marsh Harrier and Honey Buzzard.
Natural Environment Research Council
NERC funds world class science in universities and their own research centres that increase knowledge and understanding of the natural world.
Natural Research Ltd
A charity with close links to SRSGs whose mission is to conduct objective research to underpin the wise management of wildlife resources. NR collaborates with SRSG members on ecological and conservation-focused studies on a wide range of raptors.
Polish Eagle Conservation Committee
This committee (KOO) was founded in 1981 by a group of individuals concerned with research and protection of birds of prey in Poland. A super site - well worth a visit.
RRF Scotland Conference 2009
The raptor research foundation are bringing their conference to Scotland in 2009 and it will be hosted by the SRSGs. The conference will be held at the Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry, and keep an eye on the news pages of this site for updates.
The Barn Owl Trust
This is a new site about conserving the Barn Owl and its environment. It provides details on research and educational projects.
The Predatory Bird Monitoring Scheme
The PBMS quantifies the levels of pesticides and pollutants in predatory birds from throughout Britain. Much of their work depends on volunteers sending in eggs and carcases for analysis.
