When deadlines loom, we deliver
Case study: Auks, urgency, and a 5-day turnaround
When a client needed 12 bird surveyors in under a week, we delivered.
Team built in three days. Project launched five days later.
That's not typical – but it shows what we can do when it counts.
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Clare Hensley
Clare Hensley isn’t a real person – but she could be. She’s a stand-in for the environmental planners we work with every day: professionals navigating complex, high-stakes projects where one missed detail can mean major legal or reputational risk.
She’s got legal compliance on one side, public scrutiny on the other, and not enough time in between. She doesn’t want long debates with consultants – she wants to get it right, fast, and avoid being blindsided by something that should have been caught.
Sound familiar?
We built our ornithology service for people like Clare – people like you – who need fast answers, licensed specialist insight, and zero surprises.
Ornithology Services
We provide specialist ornithology services for developers, planners, and land managers across the UK. From breeding bird surveys to urgent licence work, we help projects move forward – without costly surprises or compliance headaches.
Accurate bird surveys. Fast turnaround.
Zero project delays.
When you're trying to move a project forward – whether it’s a solar farm, a conservation site, or a listed estate – the last thing you need is a surprise Barn Owl or Cirl Bunting throwing your entire timeline off course.
That’s exactly where we come in.
Our ornithology team brings deep species knowledge, practical field experience, and the kind of licencing credentials that make regulators nod. We work fast, we communicate clearly, and we’re obsessed with finding bird-smart solutions that actually help you move forward.
Because protecting species shouldn’t mean stalling your project.
Bird surveys and reporting across your project lifecycle
Our full suite of services includes:
Breeding bird surveys (including protected and schedule one species)
Wintering bird and vantage point surveys
Species-specific surveys and long-term monitoring (Wildfowl, Waders, Raptors and Passerines)
Flexible capacity – scalable teams and EIA chapter support
Rapid mobilisation for urgent assessments
Client-ready reporting – clear, compliant, and on your desk on time
Why our clients choose us
Clear, fast, and field-ready support where it counts
Licensed, species-specific expertise – Real specialists. No guesswork.
Mobilised in days – And reports in plain English, not textbook speak.
Flexible at any stage – From scoping to EIA to last-minute conditions.
Actionable solutions – Not just problems, but practical, regulator-ready fixes.
We don’t do flashy. We do field-ready.
Renewables, infrastructure, housing – whatever the project, we know the politics as well as the science. Our role isn’t just counting birds: it’s helping your development move forward without getting tangled in red tape.
That means:
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The right surveys, designed around your application’s real risks
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Straight-talking advice you can use in a planning meeting tomorrow
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Credible evidence that stands up under scrutiny – from consultees, stakeholders, or inquiry panels
We support clients across sectors, but we know the spotlight is often on renewables and wind (onshore and offshore). Our job is to keep projects on track – by giving decision-makers confidence in your data and keeping surprises to a minimum.
No 60-page theory reports. Just the practical, defensible ornithology that lets you build with confidence.
What clients like you say:
As our woodland creation agents at Siblyback, the team bring an ambitious yet pragmatic approach. Their commitment to biodiversity-focused, practical solutions and well-considered woodland design has made them a reliable and valued partner.
Esme Evans
Siblyback Estate Manager & Natural Capital Analyst – Oxygen Conservation
The open dialogue we have with Land & Heritage enables them to fully understand the balance we need to have between conservation, access and recreation at our sites. Flexibility is crucial and their team are always willing to accommodate our needs and collaborate with us so we can achieve our aims. They are super friendly too!
Nicola Morris
Head of Environment at South West Lakes Trust
Need a fast, expert bird survey?
If you’re staring down a planning deadline or want to get ahead of the next nesting season, get in touch. We’ll tell you honestly what you need, what you don’t, and how fast we can move.
Because when birds matter – and they always do – you need someone who knows exactly what to do.
Book a call with Pete: 01752 545710
Email: contact@landandheritage.com