Target code: |
B/T/1B |
Text: |
Increase the number of wintering Bitterns to 15 by 2014; increase the number of regular wintering sites to 5 by 2014 and attract 1 booming male/breeding pair by 2014 |
Latest status: |
Some progress (ahead of schedule) |
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Target species: |
Botaurus stellaris
(Bittern)
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Additional user-defined goals: |
Activity type |
Units |
Target goal |
Goal end date |
Current value |
Date assessed |
Accuracy of estimate |
| Population size |
Individuals |
15 |
31/12/2014 |
5 |
17/04/2008 |
Sample or full survey
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| Population size |
Booming male/Breeding pair |
1 |
31/12/2014 |
1 |
17/04/2008 |
Sample or full survey
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| Range |
Wintering sites |
5 |
31/12/2014 |
5 |
17/04/2008 |
Sample or full survey
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Progress reports: |
Date |
Status |
Progress comments |
| 17/04/2008 |
Some progress (ahead of schedule) |
5 wintering sites are currently being used by Bitterns in Herts. Amwell Nature Reserve, Wilstone Reservoir, Marsworth Reservoir, North Met Pit - Turnford & Stockers LAke (River Colne). Number of sites could increase if Bitterns return to places like Rye Meads.
5 Wintering Bitterns were recorded in Herts 2007/08, 2 at Amwell, 2 at Tring and 1 at Turnford.
Booming activity has been recorded from Tring in 2003 & 2008. |
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