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The UK Breeding Bird Survey & Waterways Breeding Bird Survey; monitoring bird species with skilled volunteers. A @btobirds.bsky.social, @jncc.bsky.social and @rspb.bsky.social partnership. https://www.bto.org/our-science/projects/breeding-bird-survey
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(1/) Join us for our FREE ‘Demystifying the Breeding Bird Survey’ face to face session at Kensington Gardens Royal Park in London on Sunday 6 April: www.bto.org/community/ev... @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #UKbirding #CitizenScience

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Any Oxfordshire birders able to help with the Breeding Bird Survey this year? 🐦 See vacant survey squares ➡️ app.bto.org/bbs/public/r...

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(1/) If you live in Oxfordshire or the surrounding area of southern England, and would like to take on a Breeding Bird Survey square, there are currently several available. Please visit: app.bto.org/bbs/public/r... or scan the QR code for more information. #UKbirding #CitizenScience

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(1/) After covering owls, this week’s ‘’Talon Spotting’ species trend is Raven. This species has not only increased across the UK in recent years, it has also spread into areas where it was not previously present. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Ornithology

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Using an adaptation to the field method employed by nearly 3,000 BBS surveyors each year, this study shows that extensively managed solar farms in The Fens with boundary hedges/trees supported more farmland & woodland birds. #ornithology @rspb.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social

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@bbs-birds.bsky.social data shows Turtle Dove to have the fastest rate of decline of any UK breeding bird since 1994. Whilst improving productivity and adult survival are important, this study suggests increasing adult survival could have the greatest benefits. @rspb.bsky.social #ornithology

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(1/) If you live in Cleveland or the surrounding area of north east England, and would like to take on a Breeding Bird Survey square, there are currently several available. Please visit: app.bto.org/bbs/public/r... or scan the QR code for more information. #NEbirds #UKbirding

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(1/) Are you looking at me?! This week’s ‘Talon Spotting’ species focus is Little Owl. This species has declined across the UK in recent times. However, due to its unobtrusive nature, it may be overlooked in some areas. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology

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If you live in northwest England, join us for a FREE Zoom session on Thursday 20 March. Booking details here ➡️ bit.ly/BTOCumbriaLa... In this session you will find out how you can get involved in the BTO’s work across Cumbria and Lancashire. #lancsbirding

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1/ The @naturescot.bsky.social Scottish indicators were published last week. The data, a lot from @[email protected] from 94-23, show how Scottish birds are doing in different habitats. Woodland birds are doing relatively well, but upland birds are in decline. www.nature.scot/doc/official...

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(1/) If you live in Angus (or southern Aberdeenshire) and would like to take on a Breeding Bird Survey square, there are currently several available. Please visit: app.bto.org/bbs/public/r... or scan the QR code for more information. #BirdingScotland @btoscotland.bsky.social

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What to learn more about taking part in the Breeding Bird Survey? Join a FREE session at: 🐦Vine House Farm, Lincolnshire: www.bto.org/community/ev... 🐦Sculthorpe Moor, Norfolk: www.bto.org/community/ev...

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(1/) Join us to find out more about taking part in the Breeding Bird Survey at Vine House Farm, Lincolnshire on 29 March, and Sculthorpe Moor, Norfolk on 30 March: www.bto.org/community/ev... @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology #NorfolkBirding

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Do you want to: 🌳Get outdoors 💕Make friends 🐛Learn about nature? Come along to one of our Wildlife Wanders! These relaxed monthly walks in local greenspaces are suitable for long-time nature-lovers and those new to nature alike. Our next walk is this Sunday - email [email protected] to sign up!

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🐇 Next week the Mammal Society are running this webinar on our partnership project surveying Mountain Hares. We'd appreciate any help we can get! 🐇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-in...

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(1/) This week’s ‘Talon Spotting’ species focus is Tawny Owl. This species has declined since the mid-1990s. However, due to its nocturnal habits, this species is difficult to monitor by the Breeding Bird Survey alone. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Ornithology

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Senior Programme Lead (Bird Atlas) - British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) - www.environmentjob.co.uk/jobs/104662-... #ukbirding #ornithology

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#ornithology link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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We’re here and excited to join the #birding community. 🐦 #BirdTrack is a free online and in-field tool for your bird sightings. You can keep up to date with what others are seeing, view the latest trends, and contribute your data to #BTOScience ➡️ www.birdtrack.net #UKBirding #Ornithology

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There are a few places available on our Breeding Bird Survey face to face sessions in Pembrokeshire during February and March. This is your opportunity to practice taking part in the survey in a supportive environment with likeminded people. More details below! #birdingWales

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(1/) If you live in Hampshire or the surrounding area of southern England and would like to take on a Breeding Bird Survey square, there are currently several available across the county. Please visit: app.bto.org/bbs/public/r... or scan the QR code for more information. #UKBirding #Ornithology

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Croeso / Welcome @bbs-birds.bsky.social 👋 Give them a follow and take part! Dilynwch nhw a chymerwch ran!

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(1/) Our first theme is ‘Talon Spotting!’ We will share population trends of raptors, owls and Raven. We begin with Barn Owl. Although this species has increased since the mid-1990s, there has been a decline since around 2010. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Ornithology

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The @btobirds.bsky.social, @jncc.bsky.social and @rspb.bsky.social Breeding Bird Survey and Waterways Breeding Bird Survey are now on Bluesky! 🐦🦆 Follow us to find out more about the surveys, including how to take part and our key findings. Posts by the BBS team. #Ornithology #UKBirding #addBirder

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