Records of species on the BBRC list that require a description should be sent to James Lidster (recorder), preferably by email to recorder@scilly-birding.co.uk who will log these in the database and then forward them to BBRC. BBRC recording forms are available from the Recorder or at: bbrc.org.uk
Records of species on the SRC list should be submitted to the Recorder. Please open link below for the ISBG rarity form. Please fill it in, save it and then send to James. Please send photographs of your rarity separately and as JPEGs.
ISBG Rarity Form – download here
BBRC Isles of Scilly Rarity Form – download here
Both the BBRC and SRC forms contain full instructions to help observers submit sufficient information to allow the Committees to come to a fully informed decision.
The full list of species requiring a description can be found here. Please note that species not recorded on Scilly which are not on the BBRC list and which may make their way here naturally are included and marked with an asterisk. Sedentary and non-migratory species that will almost certainly never be recorded on Scilly have been omitted, e.g. Capercaillie, Scottish Crossbill.
The SRC Committee
James Lidster – Recorder and Chair
Ashley Fisher
Andrew Holden
Paul St Pierre
Will Wagstaff
The deadline for receiving records is 1st January, as this allows us to include all sightings in the writing up of the annual Bird and Natural History Review. Please send in your records as soon as you return from your visit. Records may be sent in any format, but Excel is preferable. The Recorder can supply a copy of the ‘Master’ spreadsheet for anyone who would like one.
If you need to send paper copies of SRC forms, please send to 17 Station Lane, Old Dalby, Leicestershire, LE14 3ND.