The 2020 report from the Clyde Ringing Group is now available to read. 2020 was a year like no other and the report shares a summary of the year, its highs and lows, record and ground breaking ringing totals and a summary of the best recoveries.

Back in April 2021, Judith Chapman began to enter her wildlife sightings in Bird Track. Then, earlier this month, on receiving her personalised version of Bird Track's 2021 summary stats email, it inspired Judith and her husband John to look back at their own observations from their top ranking site, the Blane Valley. You can read their write up of what they saw - Judith's drawings and John's photographs illustrate what is an excellent example of the magic of regularly visiting a local patch and keeping records of what you see from month to month.  

Although written by two members of the Lothian Branch of the SOC, the information and advice is relevant to everyone. This short article explains why submitting records is good, what to submit and how.