Attention gull-o-philes, or to be posh, larophiles! The British Trust for Ornithology are relaunching the Winter Gull Roost Survey after a gap of 20 years. They are looking for volunteers that enjoy counting gulls at roost and that are interested in collecting wintering gull data. This information will aid in vital monitoring efforts to assess population changes and provide data for the designation of protected wintering sites.

The survey will involve visits to key gull roosts and random samples across inland and coastal sites in January. Supplementary count data at key roost sites in Autumn is also encouraged to monitor seasonal differences in gull numbers.

Here is a link to the Vacant Site Map where you can find available sites in your area.

For more information and to sign up for the survey please visit https://www.bto.org/wings. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact wings@bto.org.