Work of the Golden Oriole Group

The Golden Oriole Group monitors the East Anglian Fen Basin population in detail. Work has been undertaken on habitat, diet, breeding biology, behaviour and ringing.

Constitution and History of the Group
The Golden Oriole Group (GOG) was formed in 1986 by interested observers of the birds at the then Bryant and May poplar plantation at Lakenheath, Suffolk. The breeding pairs there had built up to an estimated 14 pairs at which time the owners decided to sell the estate. the new owners proceeded to fell the trees and return the land to arable farming. GOG determined to monitor the birds' fortunes and work to maintain the population as best it could.

Relationship with BTO, RSPB, English Nature, Rare Breeding Birds Panel etc.
The Golden Oriole Group works closely with and reports to the RSPB, English Nature, Rare Breeding Birds Panel and co-operates with the BTO.