BTO Derbyshire GBW Ambassador & WeBS Local Organiser, BTO Nest recording volunteer, DARG volunteer. OU p/t student - BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences - biology, & mother of 4 feral children. *All comments on posts are my own views*
Great bird science starts with great methods 🐦🔬 We are pleased to announce the launch of a new article type: Methods and Tools Read more here: vist.ly/5abuz To help launch our new article type, we have put together a Virtual Issue: vist.ly/5abuu #ornithology #methods #tools
There's still time to apply for our Senior Library Manager (Records Management) vacancy. ⌛ Help shape the future of records management by leading innovative, compliant recordkeeping & supporting the adoption of emerging technologies. 👉 https://ow.ly/qakb50ZgQ6L Closing date: 12 July #LibraryJobs
🐝 Spotted a bumblebee nest in Norfolk? Help Garden BirdWatch, the University of East Anglia & the Bumblebee Conservation Trust learn more about where bumblebees nest. Report your sighting: 📧 bumblebee.nest@uea.ac.uk or send us a message! #Bumblebees #CitizenScience
Can you deliver an accessible, inclusive and engaging logo design for a new citizen science project? With a prize of £1,500 for the winning design and deadline of midnight on Sunday 9 August 2026. Find out more bit.ly/birdatlaslogo
A great start to the day here at the BTO Annual Conference in Northampton! We have a packed day ahead, and we’re looking forward to chatting to so many members and supporters.
Happy Christmas from BTO! 🎄🐦 Thank you to all who have supported us during 2025. 💚 📷 Curlew by Edmund Fellowes / BTO
Wishing all our counters, Local Organisers, volunteers and supporters a very happy Christmas and New Year. Thank you for all your hard work and support this year and we are looking forward to seeing what WeBS counts show in 2026! 🎄
On World Migratory Bird Day, today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight is the Grey Plover! 🤩 These impressive fliers migrate from the Arctic, capable of non-stop flights of 6,500 km to reach UK coastlines. Some stay for winter while others continue their journey to western Africa.
Record-breaking morning on Cannock Chase! ➡️ 208 Redpoll ringed yesterday ➡️ 258 total including our test hour the previous day. Unbelievable numbers for the season, a real Redpoll influx! 🔴 #BirdRinging #Migration #Redpoll
Two weeks to go before Capturing Ecology closes! Explore our 8 categories and enter your best photos 📸 that champion the wonders of ecology. Competition closes on 30 September. https://f.mtr.cool/bbujqjypnj
Today is #PloverAppreciationDay! The UK holds host to six plover species, the commonest of which is the Ringed Plover, though its cryptic colours mean that it can be hard to spot! You can learn more about each species on the BTO Bird Facts page ➡️ bto.org/birdfacts