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St Modwen
Land to the West of Uttoxeter
Breeding Bird Survey Report
June 2013
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CONTENTS
1.0
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 3
2.0
LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE .................................................................... 4
3.0
METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................... 5
4.0
RESULTS ....................................................................................................... 7
5.0
DISCUSSION AND EVALUATION OF IMPACTS ............................................ 9
6.0
CONCLUSION.............................................................................................. 15
TABLES
Table 1: Survey Dates and Conditions
Table 2: Definition of Terms Relating to Nature Conservation Value
Table 3: NERC, LBAP, BoCC Red- and Amber-Listed Bird Species Recorded at Land
West of Uttoxeter during Breeding Bird Surveys 2013 and Their Recent Status in the
West Midlands.
Table 4: Habitat Requirements, Species Account, Nature Conservation Value and
Impact Assessment of BoCC Red-listed, S41 NERC Act Priority Species and
Staffordshire LBAP Species Recorded on Land to the West of Uttoxeter.
FIGURES
Figure 1: Breeding Bird Survey 2013: Distribution of Notable Species
APPENDICES
Appendix A: 2013 Breeding Bird Survey Results
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INTRODUCTION
1.1
This report has been prepared on behalf of St Modwen and provides the results of
breeding bird surveys undertaken during 2013 on land to the west of Uttoxeter,
Staffordshire.
1.2
The existing site comprised improved grassland field compartments divided by a
mixture of post and rail fences and mature and defunct hedgerows; mature and
standing dead trees were recorded throughout the survey area. Two watercourses
flowed eastwards across the site arising from a stream which flowed northwards
along the western boundary of the survey area. Agricultural land extended to the
south and west of the survey area.
1.3
The Project consists of up to 700 dwellings and 10Ha of employment, a site for a first
school, local centre, associated infrastructure, other transport measures and off site
highway improvements, new internal roads, and a comprehensive framework of new
landscape proposals including open space and habitat creation. A full description of
the Project is provided in Chapter 2: Development Proposals.
1.4
The objectives of the survey were to:
· Identify the presence and distribution of breeding birds on the site;
· Evaluate the importance of local bird populations and their habitat requirements;
· Evaluate the conservation importance of the site for breeding birds.
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LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE
2.1
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) is the principal legislation
affording protection to UK wild birds. Under this legislation all birds, their nests and
eggs are protected by law and it is an offence, with certain exceptions to recklessly or
intentionally:
· Kill, injure or take any wild bird;
· Take, damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird while in use or being built;
· Take or destroy the egg of any wild bird.
2.2
Species listed on Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended)
are specially protected at all times.
2.3
In addition to statutory protection, some bird species are classified according to their
conservation status, such as their inclusion on the Red and Amber lists of Birds of
Conservation Concern (BoCC) in the UK (Eaton et al. 2009):
· Red list (high conservation concern) species are those that are Globally
Threatened according to IUCN criteria; those whose population has declined
rapidly (50% or more) in recent years; and those that have declined historically
and not shown a substantial recent recovery.
· Amber list (medium conservation concern) species are those with an unfavourable
conservation status in Europe; those whose population or range has declined
moderately (between 25% and 49%) in recent years; those whose population has
declined historically but made a substantial recent recovery; rare breeders; and
those with internationally important or localised populations.
· Green list (low conservation concern) species fulfil none of the above criteria.
2.4
Certain species have also been identified as Priority Species under Schedule 41 of
the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act (2006) (formerly known
as UK BAP priority species) and/or the Staffordshire Local BAP (LBAP). The
Biodiversity Action Plan is a government initiative, which aims to achieve the recovery
of the UK’s most threatened species and habitats.
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METHODOLOGY
3.1
The survey methodology employed was broadly based on that of territory mapping
(Bibby et al., 1992) as used for the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) Common Bird
Census (CBC). Standard BTO species codes and symbols for bird activities were
used to identify birds and denote activity, sex and age where appropriate. The criteria
used in the assessment of breeding birds has been adapted from the standard
criteria proposed by the European Ornithological Atlas Committee (EOAC 1979) and
are grouped into three categories: possible breeder e.g. birds observed in suitable
habitat or singing male recorded, probable breeder e.g. pair in suitable habitat,
territory defended, agitated behaviour or nest building and confirmed breeder e.g.
recently fledged young observed, adult birds carrying food for young. Birds that were
considered to not be using the site for breeding were categorised as ‘non breeders’
e.g. flying over the site, migrant, habitat not suitable.
3.2
To provide a reasonable level of accuracy for determining the population status of the
breeding birds on the site, three surveys were undertaken during the hours after
dawn or prior to dusk in the period April to June 2013. A route was mapped out prior
to the surveys being undertaken, paying particular attention to any linear features,
such as hedgerows and tree lines, and natural features such as ponds, marsh and
areas of scrub. Bird surveys were not undertaken in unfavourable conditions such as
heavy rain or strong wind, which may negatively affect the results. Table 1 provides
details of the survey conditions.
Table 1: Survey Dates and Conditions
3.3
Date
Cloud Cover
Rain
Wind
Visibility
16.04.13
70%
None
Gentle Breeze
Excellent
20.05.13
10%
None
Calm
Excellent
11.06.13
100%
Drizzle
Gentle Breeze
Good
The conservation value of bird populations has been measured using two separate
approaches: nature conservation value and conservation status. The IEEM guidance
on ecological impact assessment assesses nature conservation value within a
geographical context. To attain each level of value, an ornithological resource or one
of the features (species population or assemblage of species) should meet the
criteria set out in Table 2 below. In some cases, professional judgement may be
required to increase or decrease the allocation of specific value, based upon local
knowledge.
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Table 2: Definition of Terms Relating to Nature Conservation Value
Nature
Conservation
Value
International
Examples of Selection Criteria
A species which is part of the cited interest of an SPA and which regularly
occurs in internationally or nationally important numbers.
A species present in internationally important numbers (>1% of international
population).
National
A species which is part of the cited interest of a SSSI and which regularly
occurs in nationally or regionally important numbers.
A nationally important assemblage of breeding or over-wintering species.
A species present in nationally important numbers (>1% UK population).
Rare breeding species (<300 breeding pairs in the UK).
Regional
Species listed as Priority Species under Schedule 41 of the Natural
Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act (2006), which are not
covered above, and which regularly occurs in regionally important numbers.
Species present in regionally important numbers (>1% of regional
population).
Sustainable populations of species that are rare or scarce within a region.
Species on the BoCC Red List and which regularly occurs in regionally
important numbers.
County
Species listed as Priority Species under Schedule 41 of the Natural
Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act (2006), which are not
covered above and which regularly occurs in county important numbers
Species present in county important numbers (>1% of county population).
Sustainable populations of species that are rare or scarce within a county, or
listed as priority species for nature conservation under S41 of the NERC Act.
A site designated for its county important assemblage of birds (e.g. a SINC
Site).
Species on the BoCC Red List and which regularly occur in county important
numbers.
District
Species listed as Priority Species under Schedule 41 of the Natural
Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act (2006), which are not
covered above, and are rare in the locality or in the relevant Natural Area
profile.
Species present in numbers just short of county importance.
Sustainable populations of species which are rare or scarce within the
locality.
A site whose designation falls just short for inclusion for its county important
assemblage of birds (e.g. a SINC Site).
Other species on the BoCC Red List and which are considered to regularly
occur in district important numbers.
Local
Other species of conservation interest (e.g. all other species on the BoCC
Red and Amber List and listed as Priority Species under Schedule 41 of the
Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act (2006) which are
not covered above) regularly occurring in locally sustainable populations.
Site
All other BoCC Green-listed common and widespread species.
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RESULTS
4.1
A total of 38 species were recorded within the site boundary during the surveys,
including 17 species that are listed as Schedule 1, NERC or LBAP priority species
and/or feature on the BoCC Red and Amber lists (Table 3). Full survey results are
provided in Appendix A.
4.2
Of the 38 species, seven were confirmed as breeding:
· House sparrow Passer domesticus, a BoCC Red-listed (high conservation
concern), NERC Priority Species and Staffordshire LBAP species;
· Swallow Hirundo rustica, a BoCC Amber-list species (medium conservation
concern);
· Blackbird Turdus merula, blue tit Parus caeruleus, great tit Parus major, long
tailed tit Aegithalos caudatus and robin Erithacus rubecula, all BoCC Green-list
species (low conservation concern).
4.3
Nine species were considered probable breeders on site including two notable
species: dunnock Prunella modularis an Amber-list/NERC/LBAP species and
whitethroat Sylvia communis, an Amber-list species. Five Green-listed and one
unlisted (introduced) species were also considered probable breeders.
4.4
The remaining 22 species were possible breeders or non-breeders on site.
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Table 3: NERC, LBAP, BoCC Red- and Amber-Listed Bird Species Recorded at Land West of
Uttoxeter during Breeding Bird Surveys 2013 and Their Recent Status in the West Midlands.
Species
Conservation
Status
Breeding Status on
site
Recent Status in West Midlands†
Black-headed
gull
Amber
Non breeder (UH)
Frequent breeding resident
Bullfinch
Amber, NERC,
LBAP
Possible (S)
Common resident
Dunnock
Amber, NERC
Probable (A)
Abundant resident
Green
woodpecker
Amber
Possible (H)
Fairly common resident
House martin
Amber
Possible (H)
Common to very common summer
resident
House sparrow
Red, NERC,
LBAP
Confirmed (ON)
Abundant resident
Kestrel
Amber
Possible (H)
Fairly common resident
Lapwing
Red, NERC,
LBAP
Probable (A)
Fairly common to common resident
Mallard
Amber
Possible (H)
Common resident
Mistle thrush
Amber
Possible (H)
Common resident
Skylark
Red, NERC,
LBAP
Possible (S)
Abundant resident
Song thrush
Red, NERC
Possible (S)
Abundant resident
Starling
Red, NERC
Possible (H)
Very common to abundant resident
Stock dove
Amber
Possible (H)
Very common resident
Swallow
Amber
Confirmed (ON)
Very common summer resident
Whitethroat
Amber
Probable (T)
Very common to abundant summer
resident
Yellowhammer
Red, NERC,
LBAP
Possible (S)
Very common to abundant resident
† Taken from The Birds of Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands 2009, published by
The West Midlands Bird Club 2011. The terms used to define abundance in the region are:
·
Frequent – 100-500 birds occurring or or 50-250 pairs breeding
·
Fairly common – 500-5,000 birds occurring or 250-2500 pairs breeding
·
Common – 5,000-20,000 birds occurring or 2,500-10,000 pairs breeding
·
Very common – 20,000-50,000 birds occurring or 10,000-25,000 pairs breeding
·
Abundant – 50,000+ birds occurring or 25,000+ pairs breeding
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DISCUSSION AND EVALUATION OF IMPACTS
Bird Assemblage Value
5.1
The species recorded on site are largely typical of the main habitats available on site,
and are particularly characterised by species of hedgerows, woodland edge and
scrub habitat (e.g. bullfinch, dunnock, house sparrow (particularly adjacent to farm
buildings and along the eastern urban boundary), mistle thrush, song thrush, stock
dove and whitethroat). Arable habitats to the west of the site attracted traditional
farmland birds including skylark, lapwing and yellowhammer.
5.2
The majority of the species recorded are abundant, common or fairly common
breeding species within the region (with the exception of frequent black-headed gull,
a non-breeding species in the survey area) and the site is considered to support a
breeding bird assemblage of no more than Local nature conservation value.
Impacts of Habitat Loss/Change
5.3
The impact on breeding bird species arising from the potential effects of development
is based upon an understanding of each species’ ecological requirements, the type of
development, number of birds recorded on site, their nature conservation criteria
based on legislation and current guidance (e.g. Red and Amber listed Birds of
Conservation Concern 3 (2009); S41 NERC Act priority species and Local BAP
species), their local status according to “The Birds of Staffordshire, Warwickshire,
Worcestershire and the West Midlands 2009” and professional judgement.
5.4
The species recorded on site that are arguably the most vulnerable to impacts are the
eight ‘notable’ species that appear on the BoCC Red list and/or are listed as priority
species for nature conservation under S41 of the NERC Act or feature on the
Staffordshire LBAP. The habitat requirements, species account, and nature
conservation value of these species are summarised in Table 4. In addition, residual
impacts arising from the proposed development in terms of habitat loss / change
have been assessed against the development proposals set out in the Illustrative
Master Plan.
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Table 4: Habitat Requirements, Species Account, Nature Conservation Value and Impact Assessment of BoCC Red-listed, S41 NERC Act Priority Species and
Staffordshire LBAP Species Recorded on Land to the West of Uttoxeter.
Suggested Mitigation/
Compensation/Enhancements
Residual
Impact††
Local
Loss of hedgerow
sections and scrub
habitat within the site
which currently offers
potential nesting habitat.
Negligible
Recorded on all 3
surveys; up to 4
singing males holding
territory in hedgerows
throughout the site.
Local
Limited loss of habitat
through loss of some
hedgerow sections
Retention of existing trees and hedgerows
within the development will continue to provide
suitable potential foraging and breeding habitat
for bullfinch within the site. Further proposed
woodland planting will provide new
opportunities for bullfinch across the site,
particularly to the north, and encourage the
colonisation into other parts. It is
recommended that ash and a mix of fruit
bearing species are included within the new
planting scheme to provide further foraging
opportunities for bullfinch.
Further woodland planting will continue to
provide sufficient breeding opportunities to this
species. Dunnocks will also readily inhabit
residential areas, particularly once
established.
A breeding colony
was recorded at Parks
Farm. Other colonies
were restricted to
foraging in hedgerow
boundaries adjacent
to existing residential
developments and
Moss Beds, where offsite breeding was
probable.
Local
Potential loss of some
scrub and hedgerow
habitat along the existing
residential boundary.
Loss of breeding site at
Parks Farm.
House sparrows will readily habituate to new
residential areas. Strategic placement of
house sparrow nest-box terraces around the
development will provide new breeding sites.
The retention of boundary trees and
hedgerows combined with new residential
gardens and buildings will increase nesting
and foraging opportunities.
Minor
Positive
Habitat Requirements†
Species Account
Bullfinch
Breeds mainly in broadleaved woods, but also
commonly in dense
hedgerows and thickets.
Adults are vegetarian, but
invertebrates are important
in diet of young.
A male was calling
from a hedgerow in
the south-eastern
section of the site in
April. Not recorded in
May or June.
Dunnock
Commonly invades a wide
variety of scrub grown
situations. Has adapted to
field hedgerows, farms,
railway embankments, parks,
gardens and vacant urban
land. Feeds mainly on
insects but small seeds are
an important winter food.
Often associated with man,
will avoid closed or dense
vegetation, and except for
seasonal foraging in corn
fields and other crops, will
usually avoid open terrain
lacking in shrubs, trees, and
other cover.
House
Sparrow
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Conservation
Value††
Characterisation of
Unmitigated Impact
Species
Minor
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Conservation
Value††
Species
Habitat Requirements†
Species Account
Lapwing
Breeds on open ground
requiring ready access to
soil preferably moist
carrying appreciable
biomass of surface or
subsurface organisms.
A single bird was
calling in arable
habitat on the western
boundary in April. Not
recorded in May or
June.
Local
Skylark
Ground nesting birds
favouring open farmland
habitats where short, grassy
or sparse vegetation
provides nesting cover and
foraging opportunities.
Plant and animal material
taken at all times of the
year, but insects especially
important in summer, cereal
grain and weed seeds in
autumn, leaves and weed
seeds in winter, and cereal
grain in spring.
A single bird was
calling in arable
habitat on the western
boundary in May. Not
recorded in April or
June.
Local
Song
thrush
Birds can exist anywhere
where trees or bushes
accompany open grassland
or patches of dead leaves
supporting ample
invertebrates. Will readily
take to hedgerows, railway
embankments and small
gardens.
One male singing in
April along the
woodland edge in the
northeast corner of
the site. Two birds
observed in May in
trees in the central
section. Not recorded
in June.
Local
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Characterisation of
Unmitigated Impact
Suggested Mitigation/
Compensation/Enhancements
Residual
Impact††
Loss of potential nesting
habitat through loss of
open arable field
compartments to the
west of site which
currently may
opportunistically provide
nesting opportunities
where they contain no
crop and remain bare.
Complete loss of arable
habitat to the west of site
which the species
currently uses.
Following development, the site is likely to
lose any suitability by use from lapwing
whether it is for breeding or resting/roosting.
Lapwings rely on large areas of open land with
a clear line of sight. The availability of such
conditions will be lost post construction.
Negligible
Small areas within the GI which supports
grassland may continue to support a smaller
number of skylark pairs especially where open
grassland habitat occurs along the western
boundary adjacent to off-site arable habitats
and away from the residential properties
reducing the incidence of cat predation of
nests.
Negligible
Loss of short hedgerow
sections for example
where access roads are
proposed.
Areas in which song thrush were recorded are
to be retained. Further woodland planting
within the GI is likely to increase the overall
useable habitat available to song thrush and
provide a movement corridor through the site.
Song thrushes will also readily inhabit
residential areas, particularly once
established.
Minor
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Species
Habitat Requirements†
Species Account
Starling
During breeding season will
concentrate where suitable
holes are available, either
naturally or in apertures of
buildings. Invertebrate food
fed to young. Forages
mainly on the ground in
open areas of short grass or
sparse vegetation, e.g.
cereal stubble, farmyards.
Small flocks of birds
were recorded
foraging amongst
improved grassland
habitats on all
surveys, mostly
associated with cattle
occupancy. Birds
were mostly observed
taking food off-site to
residential areas
beyond the eastern
boundary, where
breeding was likely.
Yellowhammer
Traditionally based on
edges of open areas of
forest and fringing scrub of
gorse, broom and hawthorn.
Extends widely across
cultivated land with hedges,
plantations, and paths.
Feeds mainly on grass
seeds, invertebrates in the
breeding season. Feeds
wholly on the ground by
hedges, tracks and newly
sown fields.
A male singing on the
western arable
boundary in April, and
a female calling in the
same area in June.
Not recorded in May.
†
Based upon criteria set out in Table 2 and professional judgement.
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††
Nature
Conservation
Value††
Characterisation of
Unmitigated Impact
Suggested Mitigation/
Compensation/Enhancements
Residual
Impact††
Local
Loss of some existing
foraging habitat in the
form of grazed grassland
field compartments.
The inclusion of starling boxes within the built
environment would present the species with
new nesting opportunities. Areas of grassland
and wetland habitats will continue to provide
suitable foraging opportunities for the species.
Starlings will also readily inhabit residential
areas, particularly once established.
Minor
Positive
Local
The loss of arable fields
greatly reduces foraging
opportunities for these
largely granivorous
birds, and although
suitable nesting habitats
will remain, the lack of
surrounding arable
habitat will curtail use of
the site.
The site along its western boundary is likely to
continue to provide nesting opportunities for
smaller numbers of yellowhammers where
suitable conditions are present adjacent to offsite arable habitats, e.g. hedgerows and field
margins. Yellowhammers will often inhabit
scrub habitats and this should be encouraged
along the western boundary where possible
within the GI. The provision of water bodies
are likely to provide suitable foraging
opportunities during the breeding season.
Negligible
Assumes that any suggested or proposed mitigation, compensation or enhancements are undertaken in full.
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The proposed development will result in the loss of a small amount of arable habitat from the site.
This has the potential to impact upon the recorded farmland bird assemblage – lapwing, skylark
and yellowhammer – in the breeding season. However, only one individual was recorded for all
three species, all three were considered to be no more than possible breeding species and the
amount of suitable breeding and foraging arable habitat available is restricted to the western
extremity of the site. An abundance of similar suitable open farmland habitat exists immediately
west of site, which it is expected to be able to absorb the recorded lapwing, skylark and
yellowhammer individuals. Bullfinch, a classic woodland edge rather than farmland species, was
also only recorded on one occasion and the creation of new woodland plating will ensure the site
maintains its current value for the local population. Residual impacts for lapwing, skylark,
yellowhammer and bullfinch are predicted to be negligible.
5.6
Dunnock, house sparrow, song thrush and starling are expected to benefit from the proposed GI
within the Masterplan, including the retention of many of the existing hedgerows and trees (all
species), new woodland planting (dunnock and song thrush) and the creation of open space
(particularly important for foraging starlings). In addition, all four species show varying degrees of
habituation to residential areas, particularly as gardens mature, and an ability to thrive in urban
environments. Therefore, minor positive residual impacts for dunnock, house sparrow, song
thrush and starling are predicted.
Construction Impacts
5.7
Construction operations could disturb bird species of nature conservation interest using the
Application Site for roosting, foraging, breeding and loafing. Disturbance during the breeding
season may lead to nest desertion or the avoidance of the area. All birds, their nests and eggs
are protected by law and it is an offence, with certain exceptions to intentionally:
· Kill, injure or take any wild bird;
· Take damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird while it is in use or being built;
· Take or destroy the egg of any wild bird.
5.8
The construction works likely to disturb and impact on nesting/breeding birds include the initial
ground works, vegetation clearance and construction activities which will result in noise and
vibration and loss of suitable breeding habitat. Increased activity adjacent to areas where
species may breed may result in disturbance to the species.
Operational Impacts
5.9
Birds are generally considered likely to be affected by an increase in use of the area by humans
and can be particularly susceptible to noise from roads, cat predation and dogs off the lead.
Mitigation Measures
5.10
All nesting birds, their nests and fledgling young are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside
Act, 1981 (as amended). To avoid disturbance to breeding birds, any woody vegetation will be
removed prior to the bird-breeding season (March to September inclusive). If this is not possible,
the site will be checked prior to removal or other groundworks that may disturb breeding species
(e.g. dunnocks in hedgerows, skylarks in open field areas) by an experienced ecologist. If active
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nests are found, areas will be left untouched and suitably buffered from works until all birds have
fledged. Specific advice will be provided prior to undertaking the clearance.
5.11
To prevent disturbance to off-site habitats, areas around the Application Site boundary should be
buffered where possible.
Other possible mitigation/compensation
5.12
In addition to those enhancements noted above, other enhancements that could be integrated
into the development proposals include the erection of a mixture of nest box types such as holefronted boxes for blue tit and great tit and open fronted boxes for species such as robin.
5.13
The additional GI planting along with the retention and enhancement where possible of existing
vegetation with native species will provide further compensation for any nesting and foraging
habitat loss, provide connectivity with the wider landscape and support conservation and
biodiversity enhancement.
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CONCLUSION
6.1
During breeding bird surveys, 38 species were recorded on site.
widespread birds in the West Midlands and the UK.
6.2
No protected (Schedule 1) species were recorded.
6.3
Six BoCC Red-listed (high conservation concern) & S41 NERC Act Priority Species – house
sparrow, lapwing, skylark, yellowhammer, song thrush and starling – were recorded. The first
four are also Staffordshire LBAP species.
6.4
Two Amber-listed (medium conservation concern) species & S41 NERC Act Priority Species –
bullfinch and dunnock - were recorded on site. Bullfinch is also a LBAP species.
6.5
The remaining 30 species recorded on site comprised nine Amber-listed, nineteen Green-listed
(low conservation concern) and two introduced (no conservation concern) species.
6.6
Impacts of development were considered for the eight most vulnerable species recorded on site
(i.e. those of highest conservation concern reflected by their inclusion on any of the LBAP / S41
NERC Act / Red-Lists).
6.7
The proposed development is expected to result in negligible residual impacts on the local
populations of bullfinch, lapwing, skylark and yellowhammer.
6.8
Other than in the short term, i.e. during the construction phase, the proposals and suggested
compensation are expected to have a positive residual impact for four notable species currently
using the site in summer; dunnock, house sparrow, song thrush and starling.
6.9
All recorded species are common and widespread within the West Midlands and the UK. The
site is considered to be of Local conservation value for its breeding bird assemblage.
6.10
The proposed GI detailed in the Illustrative Masterplan aims to retain the majority of existing
All are common and
hedgerows and trees on site, to enhance hedgerows with native species planting and to create
new habitats including further woodland planting, waterbodies and green corridors throughout the
site. The retention of existing vegetation and provision of these new areas, along with a new
resource of residential gardens, will provide some compensation for the loss of suitable breeding
and foraging habitats for many of the recorded species. The GI will increase the degree of usable
habitat across the site for a number of woodland edge species, and provide corridors of
movement across the site. Furthermore, the GI proposals have the potential to attract new
species associated with areas of open water and not currently recorded on site in summer, e.g.
reed bunting Emberiza schoeniclus (Amber-listed / S41 NERC Act).
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Breeding Bird Survey Report
APPENDIX A: 2013 BREEDING BIRD SURVEY RESULTS
Specie s
Latin
Blackbird
Blackcap
Black-headed gull
Turdus merula
Sylvia atricapilla
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Blue tit
Bullfinch
Carrion crow
Chaffinch
Chiffchaff
Collared dove
Dunnock
Goldfinch
Great spotted woodpecker
Great tit
Greenfinch
Green woodpecker
House martin
House sparrow
Jackdaw
Kestrel
Lapwing
Long-tailed tit
Magpie
Mallard
Mistle Thrush
Pheasant
Pied wagtail
Red-legged partridge
Robin
Sparrowhawk
Skylark
Song thrush
Starling
Stock dove
Swallow
Whitethroat
Woodpigeon
Wren
Yellowhammer
Parus caeruleus
Pyrrhula pyrrhula
Corvus corone
Fringilla coelebs
Phylloscopus sibilatrix
Streptopelia decaocto
Prunella modularis
Carduelis carduelis
Dendrocopos major
Parus major
Carduelis chloris
Picus viridis
Delichon urbica
Passer domesticus
Corvus monedula
Falco tinnunculus
Vanellus vanellus
Aegithalos caudatus
Pica pica
Anas platyrhynchos
Turdus viscivorus
Phasianus colchicus
Motacilla alba
Alectoris rufa
Erithacus rubecula
Accipiter nisus
Alauda arvensis
Turdus philomelos
Sturnus vulgaris
Columba oenas
Hirundo rustica
Sylvia communis
Columba palumbus
Troglodytes troglodytes
Emberiza citrinella
TOTAL SPECIES = 38
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Survey 1
16.04.13
5
1
5
Survey 2
20.05.13
11
4
Survey 3
tbc 06.13
4 + juv
2
2
6
1
2
7
1
6
2
4
1
4
6
1
2
1 family
6
9
2
2
5
1
14
5
1
2
3
2
1
2 families
1
2
6
5 colonies
7
5 colonies
24
1
1
1 family
6
6
3
4
5 colonies
4
1
2
3
2
1 family
14
1
1
4
8
1
17
2
1
29
4
1
30
2
3
1
14 + 1 juv
1
2
8
1
22
2
13
7
28
2 + 2 juvs
4
1
11
2
16
2
4
6
1
Conservation Status
Green list
Green list
Amber list
Green list
Amber list, NERC, LBAP
Green list
Green list
Green list
Green list
Amber list, NERC
Green list
Green list
Green list
Green list
Amber list
Amber list
Red list, NERC, LBAP
Green list
Amber list
Red list, NERC, LBAP
Green list
Green list
Amber list
Amber list
Introduced
Green list
Introduced
Green list
Green list
Red list, NERC, LBAP
Red list, NERC
Red list, NERC
Amber list
Amber list
Amber list
Green list
Green list
Red list, NERC, LBAP
Bree ding Status
on Site
Confirmed (FL)
Probable (P)
Non breeder (UH)
Confirmed (FL)
Possible (S)
Possible (H)
Probable (P)
Possible (S)
Possible (H)
Probable (A)
Possible (S)
Possible (H)
Confirmed (FL)
Possible (S)
Possible (H)
Possible (H)
Confirmed (ON)
Possible (H)
Possible (H)
Possible (H)
Confirmed (FL)
Possible (H)
Possible (H)
Possible (H)
Probable (P)
Confirmed (FL)
Possible (H)
Confirmed (FL)
Possible (H)
Possible (S)
Possible (S)
Possible (H)
Possible (H)
Confirmed (FL)
Probable (T)
Possible (H)
Possible (H)
Possible (S)
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Parks'
K
SL Farm
SG
SL
WH
SG
HS
SD
SL
D
S
BH
ST
G
SG
MA
ST
WH
Y
M
D
HS
BH
L
SL
SG
HS
HM
Moss
Beds
SL
Uttoxeter
D
D
HS
HS
HM
SG
G
BF
D
HM
Park
Fields
SG
Bramshall
Road
BOCC RED LISTED BIRDS
HS
L
House sparrow
Lapwing
LI
ST
Linnet
S
Skylark
NERC List Species
Song thrush
Y
Yellowhammer
Bird seen only to fly over
Staffordshire Local BAP Species
BOCC AMBER LISTED BIRDS
BH
Black-headed gull
BF
Bullfinch
HM
D
Dunnock
K
G
Green woodpecker
MA
St Modwen
Mallard
SL
Swallow
WH
Whitethroat
House martin
M
Mistle thrush
Kestrel
SD
Stock dove
Land to the West of Uttoxeter
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