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Species codes

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Health and safety information
Birdwatcher's Code

Birdwatcher's Code (PDF, 167.20 KB)

Upland bird recording and monitoring (1-day, Dalmellington, Ayr)

Brush up on your upland bird identification by songs and calls. Learn more about opportunities for participation, and practice techniques for BirdTrack and the Breeding Bird Survey (BBS). Find out about the BBS ‘Upland...

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