Breeding and wintering birds
Quants staff are experienced in a range of different bird surveys. Whether your project is a wind farm, pipeline or housing development; upland, lowland or coastal we will advise on the right type of survey for your needs. Timely action from us can avoid delays, minimise your costs and ensure project delivery.
The nests of all British birds are protected whilst in use and several rarer species receive extra legal protection. Birds often occur on development sites, e.g. barn owls nest in farm buildings and little-ringed plovers nest on bare ground at brownfield sites. Bird surveys are often required before permission is granted for projects which affect birds, particularly wind farms, large developments and new roads. We can advise whether a bird survey is required, implement measures to ensure birds do not delay your project and undertake mitigation if needed. Common birds can nest almost anywhere and we can check for nests to allow your site clearance to progress.
