bbs-birds.bsky.social
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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(2/) This is your opportunity to increase your confidence in taking part in the survey with likeminded people! This session is FREE to sign up for, so we hope to see you there! Places are limited, so please scan the QR code or click on the link to book.
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(3/) Your local BBS Regional Organiser will do their best to match you with a square that isn’t only appropriate to your birding ability, but also close to where you live. Our online training courses are also a great way of boosting your bird identification skills: www.bto.org/develop-your...
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(2/) In order to survey a BBS square, you need to be able to identify the bird species that are typically found on that square by sight, song and call. This varies between squares. More details here: www.bto.org/our-science/...
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It may well be, as Ravens do tend to start nesting quite early in the year.
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(2/) This species is an early nester, so it is well worth looking out for its nesting behaviour during the coming weeks and months. It can be quite conspicuous, with its loud, ‘cronking’ calls and its aerobatic flight. Species information here: www.bto.org/understandin...
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(3/) Your local BBS Regional Organiser will do their best to match you with a square that isn’t only appropriate to your birding ability, but also close to where you live. Our online training courses are also a great way of boosting your bird identification skills: www.bto.org/develop-your...
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(2/) In order to survey a BBS square, you need to be able to identify the bird species that are typically found on that square by sight, song and call. This varies between squares. More details here: www.bto.org/our-science/...
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social
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(2/) This species was introduced to the UK in the late 1800s. It mainly feeds on invertebrates and it will sometimes perch up in prominent places during daylight hours. It can also be quite vocal at times. Find out more about this species here: www.bto.org/understandin...
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4/ If you can identify upland birds by sight and sound and fancy an adventure, then go to the BBS #UplandRover map square, pick a square and the team will be in touch.
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3/ Our ability to monitor upland birds is down in large part down to the dedication of #UplandRover volunteers over the last 7 years in @bbs-birds.bsky.social who go to some of the remotest sites in the UK and count birds using the BBS method.
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2/ The group faring the worst are upland birds, down by 20%. Whilst Raven and Cuckoo are doing well in Scottish uplands, some migrants like Wheatear and Common Sandpiper have declined, as too have the iconic Curlew and the montane specialist Dotterel. #ornithology #Birds
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(3/) Your local BBS Regional Organiser will do their best to match you with a square that isn’t only appropriate to your birding ability, but also close to where you live. Our online training courses are also a great way of boosting your bird identification skills: www.bto.org/develop-your...
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(2/) In order to survey a BBS square, you need to be able to identify the bird species that are typically found on that square by sight, song and call. This varies between squares. More details here: www.bto.org/our-science/...
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social
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(2/) This is your opportunity to increase your confidence in taking part in the survey with likeminded people! The sessions are FREE to sign up for, so we hope to see you there! Places are limited, so please scan the QR code or click on the link to book. @lincsbirding.bsky.social #CitizenScience
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(2/) The BTO has coordinated a variety of surveys to attempt to obtain a better understanding of the UK Tawny Owl population via ‘Project Owl.’ You can find out more about this, and other work on other owl species here: www.bto.org/our-science/...
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(3/) Your local BBS Regional Organiser will do their best to match you with a square that isn’t only appropriate to your birding ability, but also close to where you live. Our online training courses are also a great way of boosting your bird identification skills: www.bto.org/develop-your...
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(2/) In order to survey a BBS square, you need to be able to identify the bird species that are typically found on that square by sight, song and call. This varies between squares. More details here: www.bto.org/our-science/...
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
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(2/) There are several factors that can affect the Barn Owl population. These include cold winters and the fact that small mammal populations are cyclical. This means that the amount of food available varies from year to year. More information here: www.bto.org/understandin...