Annual Reports

This is the SBSG annual bird report for the Sheffield area. The first issue of the Sheffield Bird Report was for 1973, but these early issues are now collector's items. After the publication of our book "Birds of the Sheffield Area, including the north-east Peak District" in 1985 [see under Avifauna], the annual report was re-titled "Birds in the Sheffield Area, 1986" etc.

The SBSG has been lucky enough to have a good number of local bird artists within its ranks over the years, and the Reports are thus illustrated almost entirely by local artists. Black and white photographs were introduced in 2000 and colour several years later.  The ever expanding number of digital photographers ensure a ready supply of material for the Report as well for the website.

The SBSG was pleased to receive the British Birds Award for the Best Annual Report for 1991, and the BTO Best Annual Bird Report in 2002 and 2003. No doubt wishing to avoid irritating other bird groups, the BTO abandoned the competition at this point!

SBSG Members receive a free copy of the Annual Report published in their year of joining and thereafter.

You can email Margaret Miller for further details about back-copies, both those featured below and earlier ones.

Birds in the Sheffield Area, 2008

2008

 

Editors: Richard Hill & Richard Dale

 

Birds in the Sheffield Area, 2008 was published in December 2009.

 

The major sponsors for report were once again Severn Trent Water and The National Trust.

 

The full colour cover depicting a Black Redstart was created by Richard Dale, and the text is supplemented by illustrations from Paul Leonard, Richard Dale and Richard Hill, plus 8 colour photographs by A.Deighton, R. D. Hill, C Hurst, M.N.Reeder, M.Smethurst.

 

Main contents

  • A review of the birding year, 2008
  • Systematic List of records for the year 2008
  • Arrival and departure dates of migrant species

Notes and papers

  • American Wigeon - new to the Sheffield Area 2008

TThe cost is £6.00 if collected, or £7.20 to include post and packing.

 

Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of this, or any other of our annual reports, please email Margaret Miller for further details.

 

 

 

Birds in the Sheffield Area, 2007

2007

Editors: Richard D Hill & Richard Dale

 

Birds in the Sheffield Area, 2007 was published in May 2009.

 

The major sponsors for report were once again Severn Trent Water and The National Trust.

 

The full colour cover depicting a Ruddy Duck was created by Paul Leonard, and the text is supplemented by illustrations from Paul Leonard and Richard Dale, plus 8 colour photographs by S.Bailey, R.Dale, A.Deighton, R. D. Hill, K. Pickering, M.N.Reeder, M.Smethurst and D.Wood.

 

Main contents

  • A review of the birding year, 2007
  • Systematic List of records for the year 2007
  • Arrival and departure dates of migrant species

Notes and papers

  • Great White Egret at Leash Fen - new to the Sheffield Area 2006

TThe cost is £5.00 if collected, or £6.20 to include post and packing.

 

Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of this, or any other of our annual reports, please email Margaret Miller for further details.

 

 

 

Birds in the Sheffield Area, 2006

 

 

2006

 Editors: Richard D Hill & Richard Dale

 

Birds in the Sheffield Area, 2006 was published in November 2008.

 

The major sponsors for report were once again Severn Trent Water and The National Trust.

 

The full colour cover depicting a food-pass between a pair of Hen Harriers was produced by Richard Dale, and the text is supplemented by illustrations from Paul Leonard and Richard Dale, plus 8 colour photographs by A.Deighton, R. D. Hill, K. Pickering, M.N.Reeder and P.Wragg.

 

Main contents

  • A review of the birding year, 2006
  • Systematic List of records for the year 2006
  • Arrival and departure dates of migrant species

Notes and papers

  • Breeding Hen Harriers in the Peak District 2006
  • Peak Nestwatch Initiative 2005-6 update
  • Common Rosefinch at Graves Park
  • The status of the Firecrest in the Sheffield Area

TThe cost is £4.00 if collected, or £5.20 to include post and packing.

 

Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of this, or any other of our annual reports, please email Margaret Miller for further details.

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Birds in the Sheffield Area, 2005

2005Editors: Richard D Hill & Richard Dale


Birds in the Sheffield Area, 2005 was published in December 2007.

The major sponsors for the report were once again Severn Trent Water and The National Trust.

The full colour cover depicting a Dartford Warbler was produced by Paul Leonard, and the text is supplemented by illustrations from Paul Leonard and Richard Dale, plus 8 colour photographs by R. D. Hill, A. Deighton, C. Brogdale, K. Pickering, and M.Smethurst.


Main contents

A review of the birding year, 2005br /> Systematic List of records for the year 2005
AArrival and Departure dates of migrant species
Notes and papers

Dartford Warbler at Blacka Moor - new for the Sheffield area
The new Sheffield Breeding Atlas

 

TThe cost is £3.00 if collected, or £4.20 to include post and packing.

 

Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of this, or any other of our annual reports, please email Margaret Miller, for further details.

 

Birds in the Sheffield Area, 2004

2004Editors: Richard D Hill & Richard Dale


Birds in the Sheffield Area, 2004 was published in November 2006.

 

The major sponsors for the report were again Severn Trent Water and The National Trust.

 

The full colour cover depicting Bearded Tits was produced by Paul Leonard, and the text is supplemented by 13 illustrations from Paul Leonard and Richard Dale, plus 8 colour photographs by Richard Hill and SBSG digiscoping competition winner Jason Middleton.

Main contents
A review of the birding year, 2004.
Systematic List of records for the year 2004.
Arrival and Departure dates of migrant species.

 

Notes and papers
A ringing study of Siskins in a Dronfield garden.
The Peak Nestwatch Initiative.

 

TThe cost is £2.50 if collected, or £3.70 to include post and packing.

 

Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of this, or any other of our annual reports, please email Margaret Miller for further details.

 

Birds in the Sheffield Area, 2003

2003Editors: David Wood & Richard D Hill

 

Birds in the Sheffield Area, 2003 was published in June 2005.

 

The major sponsors for the report were Severn Trent Water and The National Trust.

 

The full colour cover depicting the Richard's Pipit that was present at Birley Edge early in 2003 was produced by Richard Dale, and the text is supplemented by 17 illustrations from Paul Leonard, Steven Barnes, Russ Heywood and Richard Dale, plus 8 colour photographs by Andy Deighton, Mark Reeder and David Wood.

 

Main contents
A review of the birding year, 2003.
Systematic List of records for the year 2003.
Arrival and Departure dates of migrant species.

Report of the Waterways Birds Survey 2003.
Report of the BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey.

 

Notes and papers
Visible migration in the Sheffield area.
Ringing recoveries in the Sheffield area 1991-2003.

 

The cost is £2.00 if collected, or £3.20 to include post and packing.

 

Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of this, or any other of our annual reports, please email Margaret Miller for further details.

 

Birds in the Sheffield Area, 2002

2002 Report cover by Steven BarnesEditors: David Wood & Richard D Hill

 

Birds in the Sheffield Area, 2002 was published in June 2004. The major sponsors for the report were again Severn Trent Water and Sheffield City Council.

 

The full colour cover depicting the Two-barred Crossbill at Strines was produced by Steven Barnes, and the text is supplemented by illustrations from Carl Corbidge, Richard Dale, Ashley Fisher, Russ Hayward and Paul Leonard, plus photographs by John Atkin, Richard Hill, Paul Leonard and Mark Reeder - 21 in all.

 

Main contents
A review of the birding year, 2002.
Systematic List of records for the year 2002.
Arrival and Departure dates of migrant species.

 

Reports
Wetland Birds Survey, winter 2002/2003
Waterways Birds Survey 2002
Summary of the joint BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey, 2002

 

Notes and papers
Two-barred Crossbill at Bole Edge Plantation.
Analysis of Breeding Atlas pilot.
A Survey of Ring Ouzels at Stanage.

 

The cost is £2.00 if collected, or £3.20 to include post and packing.

 

Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of this, or any other of our annual reports, please email Margaret Miller, for further details.


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