Observations at Rye Meads
The Observation pages contain a synopsis of the more interesting sightings of birds at Rye Meads over the past year, plus a summary of last year.
How we record our birds
The Ringing Group operates to site boundaries which overlap with, but do not wholly encompass the RSPB reserve. We maintain a detailed log of observations every day that the site is manned, to the same standard as permanent Bird Observatories. When interpreting these records, however, please remember that the Group is an amateur one, and so the site is normally only covered at weekends!
Observations are passed to the Hertfordshire Bird Recorder, and all rarities have full descriptions taken for scrutiny by the county or national Rare Birds committees as appropriate.
For more detailed information
"Friends" of Rye Meads receive a more detailed report in our Bulletin every two months, and a full species breakdown in our three-yearly Report. Click here for details of how to become a Friend or Member, or to request a copy of the most recent Report.