Turnstone Ecology
Wintering bird surveys, raptors, breeding birdsWetland birds surveys, WeBS, SPA survey, RamsarBreeding bird surveys, CBC, BBSBarn Owl surveys, Schedule 1 species surveys, mitigationwetland bird survey, peak counts, wintering bird surveysBlack Redstart surveys, brownfield site surveys
Experience

Experience

Turnstone Ecology’s staff have been undertaking bird surveys for over thirty years. They have ornithological experience of working for the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), RSPB, Bird Observatories Council and Natural England and as have contributed to a number of research publications. This survey experience gives the company the ability to provide knowledgeable and professional ornithological consultancy for a diverse range of clients including on large scale developments worldwide.

Surveys

Surveys

The company can undertake a range of ornithological surveys including scoping/three visit and full breeding bird surveys and wetland bird surveys all based on BTO methodology, species specific survey (e.g. Peregrine Falcon, Common Kingfisher, Barn Owl and Black Redstart) and vantage point (VP) surveys for wind farms.

Assessment

Assessment

Turnstone Ecology have the capabilities and experience to complete wintering, passage and breeding bird population impact assessments and full collision risk assessments (CRA) for wind farms and large scale transmission line projects.

research

Research

Turnstone Ecology have the staff, experience and low costs to be able to complete cost-effective ornithological research projects both in the UK and overseas. Ornithological research projects staff have been involved with include A Review of Bird SSSI’s for Natural England and A Population Assessment of Breeding Birds on Salisbury Plain for the MOD and RSPB.