Submitting a Local Rarity Record

If you are lucky enough to find a rare bird in Avon, please can you send some supporting notes and/or photos to...

Below is a list of species and subspecies that require notes and/or photos if seen or heard in Avon. 

Please note some species only require notes from certain areas, e.g. some seabirds that are seen inland, and some only require notes when seen in unusual numbers, or at an unusual time of year. 

The full details of submitting local records can be seen in this document, which includes a copy of the submission form.

If you spot a rare bird not on the below list, it may well be a national rarity and will need to be submitted to the BBRC.