Independent Ecologist undertaking ecological surveys on a wide range of habitats in the Lake District.

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Andrew Chick

I recently visited Deeping Lakes LWT in Lincolnshire. With much of the water frozen, many of the c.150 Whooper Swans present were standing on ‘thin’ ice. Two individuals were noted carrying white darvic rings with black lettering: 34F and 36C. Both birds were originally ringed at Sandvatn, Mývatnsheiði, Iceland on 10/08/23, and were subsequently recaptured at the same site on 07/08/24. Today’s sighting represents the first resighting of 36C since 2024, while 34F has previously been recorded at Crowland (28/01/24) and Welney WWT (23/11/24).

Andrew Chick

For over 20 years, I have worked as an Independent Ecologist and Protected Species Surveyor, conducting ecological surveys across a diverse range of habitats. My experience spans a variety of projects, including Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRAs) for SPAs, SACs, and RAMSAR sites, as well as work on wind turbines (both small and large), solar parks, pipelines, and road schemes. I am based in Cumbria and I have extensive expertise in bird and bat survey methodologies, ensuring thorough and accurate assessments for every project.

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