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(1/) We head to Latvia this week for a study into the decline of Kestrels. The UK BBS trend for Kestrel shows a 39% decline 1995-2024. Read on to find out what some of the possible reasons for Kestrel declines are in Latvia… @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social #Ornithology

(1/) Staying on the heathland birds theme, today, we focus on the aerobatic Hobby. Although not restricted to heathland, this species is regularly seen catching invertebrates over this habitat. Read on more for more… @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology

The BBS coverage across England is looking great this year! As things stand, we are on for setting a new record of survey coverage for the country. If you survey a square in England and you haven’t entered your data yet, please do so by 31 August! @btobirds.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social

(1/) This week, we head north for an interesting study that was conducted by Nord University in Norway. It used an online bird identification test to upskill survey volunteers in order to increase the number of species that were detected during surveys. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social

(1/) The weird and wonderful Nightjar has increased by 20% across the UK. As this species is mainly active at dawn and dusk, it is occasionally recorded on BBS squares, mainly in southern England. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology #CitizenScience

After a record breaking year last year, it looks like the BBS coverage in Wales could be even better this year! Thank you so much to all BBS volunteers across the country. Your time and effort is very much appreciated. Keep up the good work! @btobirds.bsky.social @btocymru.bsky.social

(1/) The #BigButterflyCount starts today! This is a great way of monitoring the butterfly numbers in your local area, and it is an opportunity to improve your ID skills: bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/about @btobirds.bsky.social @ukbms.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

(1/) After we focused on bird monitoring in Czechia last week, this week, we head south to bordering Austria. A fascinating study has recently taken place there, which focuses upon the age of surveyors and the range of species that they detect.. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social

(1/) In the second of our posts about heathland specialists, we focus on Dartford Warbler. This colourful species has increased markedly over the last 20 years. It has increased in numbers by over a quarter across the UK! @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology

The BBS coverage in Scotland has been relatively consistent for the last five years. However, there is a possibility that we might achieve the best year on record. If you haven’t already done so, please enter your BBS data by 31 August! @btobirds.bsky.social @btoscotland.bsky.social #Ornithology

Is this Exmoor or the Serengeti?! Thank you so much to Ray Turner for sharing this image of a large herd of Red Deer that he encountered whilst surveying one of his BBS squares this year. Bonus point if you can count them! @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social

(1/) Have you ever wondered how common bird monitoring is done in other parts of Europe? Data from the Pan European Common Bird Monitoring Scheme (PECBMS), of which BBS feeds into, yields some fascinating results. Today, we focus on Czechia… @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social

(1/) As the results from the Heathland Birds Survey have recently been published, for the next few weeks, we are going to focus on some heathland specialists. Woodlark has increased by 29% across the UK! Survey results: www.bto.org/our-work/new... @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social

Now that the BBS survey season is over, we will be sharing how much data we have received so far from each country across the UK. Beginning with Northern Ireland, although we are not likely to hit the heights of 2021, the second best year is in sight! @btobirds.bsky.social @bto-ni.bsky.social

It's time to get your design hats on! Why not have a go at designing the logo for our next Bird Atlas? Take a look at the post below to find out more. You can read about the previous Bird Atlas on this page if you need some inspiration: www.bto.org/get-involved... #Ornithology #CitizenScience

The Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey season has now begun! You can make a minimum of two additional visits to your BBS square to count butterflies and other invertebrates, using a similar methodology. Please email: bbs@bto.org for more information. @btobirds.bsky.social @ukbms.bsky.social