Avian News

Avian Ecology is delighted to welcome Nicole Robinson back to the team as Technical Director (Ornithology). Nicole brings over 15 years of experience in ecological consultancy, with extensive expertise in the ornithological assessment of renewable energy and major infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. She has led the delivery of numerous complex onshore wind […]

We’re delighted to announce the opening of Avian’s new South East office at Throws Farm, near Braintree, Essex. This latest expansion marks another important milestone in our continued growth and reflects increasing demand for our ecological consultancy services across the South and East of England. Over recent years, we have supported a wide range of

We’re pleased to see the Fosse Way Solar Farm project consented following appeal. This project was particularly rewarding for the Avian Ecology team, as we supported it throughout the planning process – from the initial ecological surveys and assessment work through to the appeal stage. Our work included habitat surveys, breeding bird surveys, great crested

We’re proud to see the publication of Solar Farms & Skylarks, a new Solar Energy UK guidance document authored by our Technical Director, Howard Fearn. The paper brings together the latest ecological evidence, planning policy and industry experience relating to Skylarks and solar farm development, helping to inform one of the most frequently debated topics

We’re pleased to see the Cobham Solar project successfully consented following appeal. Avian Ecology provided ecology and ornithology support to the appeal team, helping to demonstrate that the scheme could deliver renewable energy generation alongside meaningful biodiversity enhancements. The project includes significant biodiversity net gain, with habitat creation and management measures that will enhance ecological

We’re excited to announce the next step for Avian Ecology. From 1st June, Joe Whittick will take on the role of Managing Director, while our founder Howard Fearn moves into a Technical Director role, continuing to support clients and projects with his extensive technical expertise. This marks an exciting new chapter for Avian Ecology, with

In May Avian Ecology Managing Director Howard Fearn sat on a panel discussing ‘post consent barriers’ at the Solar & Storage Live event hosted by Solar Energy UK in London, alongside other industry experts including Cathryn Tracey from Burges Salmon LLP, David Cassidy from Statkraft, and Daniel Corcoran from RWE. The panel was targeted at

As the UK accelerates its transition to clean energy, striking the right balance between renewable energy development and nature conservation becomes increasingly critical. A recent position paper – “RenewableUK: Peatlands, Renewables and Irreplaceable Habitats” — highlights how this balance can be achieved while safeguarding valuable peatland resources. At Avian Ecology, we welcomed the opportunity to