LOWLAND farmers in north Northumberland are being invited to find out how they might be able to receive higher agri-environment payments by providing better habitat for declining farmland birds.
On Monday, June 15, the North East Farmland Bird Initiative is running a free event at Conundrum Farm near Berwick upon Tweed.
Experts from the RSPB and Natural England will focus on birds of lowland arable farms, discussing how to provide safe ne
sting areas and good summer food sources for a range of typical arable species.
A farm walk will look at the different environmental stewardship measures employed to provide for farmland birds, and offer advice on the payments available.
This event will start at 10am with tea and coffee, followed by a farm walk to see the birds and discuss the management.
At noon there will be a buffet lunch and an opportunity for informal discussions before departure.
A spokesman said: "North Northumberland is an important area for many species of declining farmland birds.
"In particular, the Berwick upon Tweed, Tweed Valley and Scremerston areas are all recognised as holding important populations of these birds.
"If you have species like corn bunting, lapwing, grey partridge, tree sparrow and yellow wagtail on your farm then this is definitely the event for you."
To find out more and book a place on this free event please call Jessie Cowe at RSPB on 0191 233 4332 or e-mail jessie.cowe@rspb.org.uk
