Tree Sparrow - 1980s winter

One record of two birds was registered for the BTO winter atlas of 1981-82, 1982-82 and 1983-84.

Graham Rees 

Treecreeper - 1980s winter

The BTO winter atlas showed that Treecreepers were present in the majority of 10km squares during the winters of 1981-82, 1982-82 and 1983-84.

The darker the colour, the higher the relative total count for each 10km square.  The darkest blue represents over 6 birds seen in a day.

Winter distribution was similar to that of the breeding season.

Graham Rees 

Teal - 1980s winter

The BTO winter atlas showed that Teals were present in the majority of 10km squares during the winters of 1981-82, 1982-82 and 1983-84.

The darker the colour, the higher the relative total count for each 10km square.  The darkest blue represents over 150 birds seen in a day.

The map demonstrates the variation between numbers of National Importance at the Cleddau Estuary and the occurrence of two or three birds on small ponds.

Graham Rees

Tawny Owl - 1980s winter

The BTO winter atlas showed that Tawny Owls were present in the majority of 10km squares during the winters of 1981-82, 1982-82 and 1983-84.

The darker the colour, the higher the relative total count for each 10km square.  The darkest blue represents 2 birds seen in a day.

The lack of registration in some squares reflects observer distribution.

Graham Rees 

Stonechat - 1980s winter

The BTO winter atlas showed that Stonechats were present in all coastal 10km squares during the winters of 1981-82, 1982-82 and 1983-84.

The darker the colour, the higher the relative total count for each 10km square.  The darkest blue represents over 5 birds seen in a day.

Winter distribution was a little less widespread than in the breeding season indicating a withdrawal from most inland squares. 

Graham Rees

Stock Dove - 1980s winter

The BTO winter atlas showed that Stock Doves were present in most 10km squares during the winters of 1981-82, 1982-82 and 1983-84.

The darker the colour, the higher the relative total count for each 10km square.  The darkest blue represents over 60 birds seen in a day.

Winter distribution was a little less widespread than in the breeding season but did involve some flocking.

Graham Rees 

Starling - 1980s winter

 

The BTO winter atlas showed that Starlings were present in most 10km squares during the winters of 1981-82, 1982-82 and 1983-84.

The darker the colour, the higher the relative total count for each 10km square.  The darkest blue represents over 2,061 birds seen in a day.

The largest numbers were recorded around damp pastures and at roosts.

Graham Rees 

Spotted Redshank - 1980s winter

The BTO winter atlas plot refers to regular wintering birds, their number varying between 2 and 14 across the 1981-82, 1982-82 and 1983-84 period.

Graham Rees 

Sparrowhawk - 1980s winter

The BTO winter atlas showed that Sparrowhawks were present in most 10km squares during the winters of 1981-82, 1982-82 and 1983-84.

The darker the colour, the higher the relative total count for each 10km square.  The darkest blue represents over 3 birds seen in a day.

It is likely the highest counts plotted reflected the maximum intensity of observer activity.

Graham Rees 

Song Thrush - 1980s winter

The BTO winter atlas showed that Song Thrushes were present in most 10km squares during the winters of 1981-82, 1982-82 and 1983-84.

The darker the colour, the higher the relative total count for each 10km square.  The darkest blue represents over 26 birds seen in a day.

There was a marked increase in Pembrokeshire during the cold weather of 1981-82.

Graham Rees 

Snow Bunting - 1980s winter

Up to five birds were seen in four 10km squares during the BTO winter atlas of 1981-82, 1982-82 and 1983-84.

Graham Rees 

Skylark - 1980s winter

 

The BTO winter atlas showed that Skylarks were present in most 10km squares during the winters of 1981-82, 1982-82 and 1983-84.  

The darker the colour, the higher the relative total count for each 10km square.  The darkest blue represents over 140 birds seen in a day.

The largest flocks were found where there was a good supply of seeds.

Graham Rees