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Want to hear what our country and survey teams are up to? Follow our BTO starter pack for the latest science, bird news, events and survey opportunities from us! 🐦 #Ornithology

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An interesting record from our Nunnery Lakes reserve today!

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FREE session to learn about the Breeding Bird Survey at Kensington Gardens Royal Park in London ➡️ www.bto.org/community/ev...

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The 2025 Heronries Census season starts very soon and we have many colonies which need counting! Discover how to get involved ➡️ www.bto.org/our-science/... #UKBirding

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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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You can quickly and simply add breeding evidence codes to your BirdTrack records which will feed through to county recorders and onwards to RBBP #ukbirding

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What a stunning bird the Golden Plover is! #NorfolkBirding

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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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Could you help with the upcoming BTO @btobirds.bsky.social Heathland Bird Survey in Northumberland. Our effort will concentrate on Nightjar, and the survey period is between 25 May and 15 July. There are many suitable squares, follow this link and choose to suit yourself. app.bto.org/heathland/sq...

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BTO Work Experience with @btobirds.bsky.social based in Thetford. A one-week programme for young people currently studying for their GCSEs or A-levels, aged 12 & up Learn about BTO's scientific work, social sciences & communications; network with experienced staff members. Closes on Sunday!

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Rainbows and birds at the @btobirds.bsky.social #NunneryLakes reserve this afternoon including a colour ringed Curlew ringed here in 2019.

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It's fascinating to follow the lives of individual #birds, which is made possible through #BirdRinging. If you see a bird with a ring you can report it via the Euring portal ➡️ bit.ly/_euring Doing this contributes valuable data to our research, and you get to find out about the bird's history too. 😀

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It's a rare thing that BTO's Engagement Team from across the four nations meet up in person but we managed it last week! It was fantastic to spend time with these amazing colleagues. Naturally, we squeezed in a wee bitty birding! @btocymru.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @bto-ni.bsky.social

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Any birders in Chester able to help? #UKBirding

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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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Have you heard of our Nesting Neighbours scheme? 🐦 You can watch breeding #birds in your garden and contribute to BTO Science at the same time! ➡️ www.bto.org/nest-monitoring #NationalNestBoxWeek

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Happening this weekend! 📢 Join BTO Youth for a #mindfulness event at Walsall Arboretum! Book a place ➡️ www.bto.org/community/ev... #Birds

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Bird ringing allows us to discover more about the lives of individual birds, including regular garden visitors such as this Woodpigeon. ⬇️ If you see a bird with a ring you can also report it via the Euring portal ➡️ bit.ly/_euring Doing this contributes valuable data to our research.

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Today is the February WeBS Core Count! 🙌 Did you know that much of the data we collect is free to view on the WeBS Report Online? Check it out to see the numbers & trends for specific sites & species ➡️ app.bto.org/webs-reporti... @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social

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⚠️ A reminder to please report all sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza. In England, Wales & Scotland, contact Defra, in Northern Ireland contact @daera-ni.gov.uk & in Republic of Ireland gov.ie. Please ALSO report them to @birdtrack.bsky.social. Thank you. #UKBirding

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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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The Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) and Goose & Swan Monitoring Programme (GSMP) are now on Bluesky! 🦢 We'll be sharing our latest research findings, how to get involved & vacant survey sites. We’d love to know what you’ve seen on your surveys too, so tag us in your posts. 🦆 #Ornithology #UKBirding

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Let a love of #birds bring you closer together this Valentine's Day! 💚 Join the BTO today and add people in your household to your membership for free! 😄 Find out more ➡️ www.bto.org/how-you-... 📷 Pair of Waxwings, by Liz Cutting / BTO

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Hazel McCambridge (British Trust for Ornithology) provides practical tips to make your outdoor space a bird-friendly sanctuary.

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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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We’ve started Motus tagging Jack Snipe this week as a part of the Motus Tracking Project! Last week, 3 Jack Snipe were tagged in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social , and now we have captured and tagged an individual here at Spurn! 1/6 📸 C Foote

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Join BTO at the premiere for #BTOYouth Rep @myabambrick.bsky.social's short film - Conservation: The Next Generation at the David Attenborough Building in Cambridge ➡️ bit.ly/Conservation... This event, for those aged 13+ comprises a screening of the film, followed by a Q&A with the producers.

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BirdTrack has joined Bluesky! Follow them at @birdtrack.bsky.social 🐦

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This Friday our team will be at Careys Migration Festival in Dorset, giving a talk about the wonders of #bird migration. Book a ticket on their website ➡️ bit.ly/CareysFestival #Dorsetbirds #Ornithology

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The BTO has appealed for help with its Heathland Birds Survey in spring and summer 2025:

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Don't miss out on this #BTOYouth event at Walsall Arboretum. Find out more and sign up ➡️ www.bto.org/community/ev... #mindfulness

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Dropped in to see the green-winged teal at the Ardley quarry pools with Kev Heath yesterday morning. Early visit so rubbish light. Kev then scoped around picking out a white-fronted goose in the flooded quarry workings @birdguides.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social.

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Discover more about #GardenBirds and gardening with wildlife in mind as BTO's Jon Carter talks with broadcaster Bunny Guinness. #Birds 🐦

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Check out findings from the latest Seabird Monitoring Programme report. ⬇️ #Ornithology @smp-seabirds.bsky.social

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Join #BTOYouth for a FREE Nature Crafts and #Mindfulness event at Walsall Arboretum! ➡️ www.bto.org/community/ev... This event, for those aged 16-25, comprises nature ink pressing, seed bomb making and a guided mindful nature walk. Led by Youth Reps Ramandeep and Benjamin. 🌿 #Birds

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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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Follow the Breeding Bird Surveys team for updates about survey findings and how to take part! ⬇️🐦 #Birds

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Join BTO’s Mike Toms for a talk about the wonders of #bird migration at Careys Migration Festival, Dorset, on Friday 14th February. Find out more, see other speakers and book a ticket on their website ➡️ bit.ly/CareysFestival #Dorsetbirds #UKBirding

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Lots of great stuff going on at #LitFest in March, as always! I'll be joining the brilliant Tim Birkhead to discuss his highly-anticipated new book The Great Auk on Friday 14. (Details & ticket info below) www.calameo.com/read/0061370... @btobirds.bsky.social @chiffchat.bsky.social

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Effective nature conservation requires comprehensive data. By making our monitoring programmes more inclusive, we can better understand & protect #biodiversity across ALL areas of the UK. Find out how we're working together: jncc.gov.uk/our-work/ukt... #CitizenScience #NatureForAll

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