News
Mongolian Great Bustards
Posted on Friday, January 27th, 2012 by Alex Stott
Our friends at the Central Asian Great Bustard Project have published an update on their activities and successes so far. You can download and read the full report below: Mongolian_Great_Bustard_Project_Summary_Jan_2012
GBG Skittle evening
Posted on Friday, January 13th, 2012 by Alex Stott
There is to be a Skittles Evening at the Hawk Conservancy Trust on the 4th of February at 7:00pm with the GBG team and friends of the Bustard, all are welcome to attend. Please note that orders for fish/sausage and chips will need to be placed beforehand by emailing hannah.rose@greatbustard.org We would encourage everyone to [...]
Latest Kori Bustard newsletter published
Posted on Monday, January 2nd, 2012 by Alex Stott
The latest issue of The Gompou, the Kori Bustard newsletter has been published and is available to read. The newsletter covers wide range of topics, including articles on behaviour, research and breeding. You can read the full newsletter by clicking the link below: The_Gompou_Volume_9
Bustard Watch 22/12/2011
Posted on Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 by David Waters
The last month has seen some interesting reports of our Great Bustards. One of this years birds has been regularly seen down in Devon, close to Kingsbridge, and three birds had seemingly taken up residence for the winter in Dorset. Two were right down on the coast, and all have been spending most of their [...]
Press coverage of Eggs & Chicks appeal
Posted on Monday, December 19th, 2011 by Alex Stott
Since we launched our Eggs and Chicks appeal in November, press coverage has been steadily increasing. GBG Director David Waters spoke on BBC Radio Wiltshire this morning about the new initative and its importance to the project. You can read the BBC news story here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-16242147 You can donate to the appeal by visiting http://greatbustard.org/appeal
GBG Director David Waters on BBC radio Wiltshire
Posted on Friday, December 16th, 2011 by Alex Stott
Great Bustard Group Director David Waters will be on BBC Radio Wiltshire on Monday the 19th of December talking about 2012′s egg rearing program and GBG fundraising. Be sure to tune in before 8 o’clock in the morning.
Bustard Watch 22/11/2011
Posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 by David Waters
The monitoring team has been very busy over the last few weeks as the birds have started to move, making keeping tabs on them more challenging. The most spectacular movement has been by the bird which left the project base, and original release site on Salisbury Plain after a few days. She moved a few [...]