Dozens of bird species have been recorded on a farm during a monitoring project.
A total of 41 species were identified on Wildflower Co’s production farm during acoustic monitoring carried out between September 2025 and March 2026, as part of the Chalkland Revival project.
Ten Farmland Bird Indicator species and five Red List species, including yellowhammer, linnet, lapwing, reed bunting, barn owl and red kite, were among those recorded.
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James Hewetson-Brown, managing director and founder of Wildflower Co., based in Overton, said: "These results are incredibly encouraging and demonstrate the importance of creating and maintaining diverse habitats within farmed landscapes.
"Birds are one of the clearest indicators of environmental health.
"To see species such as yellowhammer, linnet and lapwing recorded on our site is a positive reflection of the habitats we are helping to create and manage.
"Projects like Chalkland Revival provide valuable evidence that conservation, farming and biodiversity enhancement can work hand in hand."
The Chalkland Revival project is a landscape-scale initiative led by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, supporting wildlife recovery and habitat restoration across the North Wessex Downs through farm clusters.
Wildflower Co. specialises in science-led wildflower habitat creation, helping developers, landscapers, ecologists and local authorities deliver long-term biodiversity outcomes.
