Shropshire rookeries over the years

Over many years, a number of surveys have been undertaken of Rookeries in Shropshire, in 1975, 2008 and 2020.

This new expanded survey is being conducted online in 2025.

Rookeries Survey 2025

The Survey takes place in three distinct Phases:

Phase 1: Autumn/Winter – November to end of January

Autumn/Winter: Socialising – November to January. At this time of year it is easy to spot nests as there is no foliage and Rooks may be seen socialising. Please report sightings of activity, either at an existing site, or at what appears to be a new site.

Phase 2: Nest Building & Incubating – February & March

Nest Building & Incubating – February & March. The rooks return full-time and begin preparing their nests and raising young. This will be very apparent and it is important to note the occupied sites for later detailed survey.

Phase 3: Breeding Nest Counting – April

Nest Counting – Nest numbers will have stabilised and the second last weekend in April is the ideal opportunity to count all nests.

The project’s aim it to have every rookery recorded and coloured green, or black by the end of April.

We are promoting the second last weekend of April (19th/20th) as ‘Rookery Weekend.’

We look forward to you taking part in the 2025 survey.
Continue to the Reporting Page.