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Wareham Stonechat RAS

@warehamschatras.bsky.social
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Stonechat study project in Wareham Forest, Dorset looking at adult survival rates. Other heathland birds are surveyed alongside stonechats to help assess population trends and how factors such as habitat management and climate are impacting these species.

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Wareham Stonechat RAS @warehamschatras.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Alongside our stonechat study, we’re surveying other heathland species, including woodlark. These 4 chicks were colour-ringed to help monitor dispersal. As a Dorset Heathlands SPA designation species, understanding how woodlarks disperse + use habitats beyond the SPA is vital for their conservation.
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Wareham Stonechat RAS @warehamschatras.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
We will soon be asking for help with re-sighting colour ringed individuals across Wareham Forest and Morden Bog. If you do see any in the meantime and have pictures, please let us know! warehamstonechatras@gmail.com. For more info on Retrapping Adults for Survival- www.bto.org/get-involved...
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Retrapping Adults for Survival (RAS) | BTO
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Wareham Stonechat RAS @warehamschatras.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Welcome to the Wareham Stonechat RAS Project page. We’ve been busy surveying stonechats and other heathland species. Please consider following us and look out for updates. Here is a stonechat nest found as part of the surveys so far. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
Stonechat nest with 5 eggs
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