Adder sightings are occasionally reported on this blog, and
we as birdwatchers are well placed to observe and report them. There is
a lot of effort and interest in adders at
present – their population seems to be declining and the reasons are not really
known. ARG (Amphibian and Reptile Group), under the auspices of Sam Langdon are
carrying out surveys to try and find hibernation sites (hibernacula), as it is
vital that these are protected. To help with this, if you see or have seen any
adders, especially more than one together,
during
the usual hibernation period (October to the end of April) please email Sam on
sam.langdon@arguk.org with full details.
Historical records of sightings between these months are also very important.
All casual adder sightings throughout the year are also
valuable – please record these on WWBIC or use the LERC app which can be
downloaded here
https://www.lercwales.org.uk/app.php.
Also it would be good to carry on mentioning them on this blog.
(I realise this post is slightly off topic but I have had clearance from the authorities!)
