Why do we produce the bird reports? Our purposes are:

• To present a detailed list of species seen and counted during the year, and for this to be as complete as possible, particularly to assist the conservation of bird populations within the area. 

• To present the data from the records in a way that, hopefully, is readable for the general public and especially for birders who provide the data. 

• To present the data in a way that is useful to anyone, from any agency, who may wish to check on the local status of any species.

• To record, as accurately as possible, the rare and scarce birds that have occurred in the recording area.