New Forest Woodlark survey underway ( www.birdguides.com )

A survey of the New Forest's population of Woodlark is in full swing, with some 100 volunteers helping to monitor the species.

The census has been headed up by the Hampshire Ornithological Society (HOS), having been commissioned by Forestry England as part of its commitment to monitor certain bird species within the New Forest Special Protection Area.

No fewer than 100 HOS members volunteered to take part, covering 307 1-km squares across the New Forest. The first half of the survey took place between 15 February and 31 March, with the second between 1 April and 31 May.