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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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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · May 15

Falling finch numbers, fading farmland birds, declining Dippers and vanishing Cuckoo calls in England are worrying findings from the 2024 Breeding Bird Survey report out now! Read the report ➡️ www.bto.org/bbs-results

@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology

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UKBMS @ukbms.bsky.social · 13h

🎉 Just 2 days to go until the UKBMS 50th Anniversary Conference! 🦋✨

There's a great programme lined up - ukbms.org/sites/defaul... and we can't wait to welcome the volunteers, researchers and butterfly‑enthusiasts from across the UK.

Last chance to book www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-butterf...

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 14h

That's great to hear Simon. It's very interesting to find out which species are present in BBS squares at other times of year. David W

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 14h

Thanks Dawn. That is very kind of you!

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 16h

At BTO we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers, as we work together for birds and nature. You can discover more on our website: www.bto.org/about/how/pr...

Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 18h

(1/) Hi, I’m David, and I help to run the BBS social media channels. This #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, I am sharing something about myself, rather than the usual BBS posts, in order to raise awareness of my mild learning difficulties.

David White saying that he is Dyslexic and Dyspraxic.

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 17h

No worries, you are welcome. David W (BBS Team)

Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 18h

Here you go Dave: The habitat recording for WINBS is different to BBS, in that we are interested in the presence of certain features, mainly to do with farmland. These include stubbles, hedgerows etc. BBS volunteers collect general habitat data in spring, and so we don't need you to record that.

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 18h

(3/) At @bto.birds.bsky.social, in the conservation sector and in the birding world as a whole, there are many people who have ‘different neurotypes’, and I am only one of them. I do not consider myself to be special, I am just blessed with slightly different gifts than some other people.

Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 18h

(2/) My hand-eye coordination is terrible, I frequently transcribe letters when I write. However, thanks to my different neurotypes, I am confident performing in front of an audience. This helps me to deliver face to face training courses and Zoom sessions about BBS and BTO’s wider work.

Woodlark and text about lack of hand eye coordination.

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 1d

I'll send you a proper response tomorrow morning Dave, once I have spoken to a couple of colleagues. David W, BBS Team

Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for that feedback Dave. Which options were missing?

Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 1d

(2/) Waterbird Breeding Bird Survey data shows a similar pattern for this species. It declined by 30% along linear waterways across the UK 1999–2023. Find out some of the possible reasons for this decline on our BirdFacts pages: www.bto.org/learn/ab...

Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 1d

(1/) This week, we focus on the widespread but secretive Moorhen. This member of the rail family declined by 25% across the UK 1995–2023. It has especially declined in northern and western parts of the UK. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology #CitizenScience

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 2d

(4/) According to BBS data, the fruit loving Bullfinch declined by 15% across the UK between 1995 and 2023. You can find out more about the Wild Bird Indicators, including those for different habitats, on the Defra website: www.gov.uk/government/s...

Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 2d

(3/) The colourful but shy Bullfinch began to decline across the UK in the mid-1970s. Find out some of the possible reasons for the decline of this distinctive finch species here: www.bto.org/learn/about-... #Ornithology #CitizenScience

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 2d

(2/) The BBS trend for Long-tailed Tit shows a 12% increase across the UK between 1995 and 2023. If you would like to find out some of the possible reasons why this sociable species has increased in recent years, take a look at our BirdFacts page: www.bto.org/learn/about-...

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 2d

(1/) Two species that feature in the Woodland Wild Bird Indicators are Long-tailed Tit and Bullfinch. Whereas Long-tailed Tit has increased by 91% across the UK since 1970, Bullfinch has declined by 53% during the same time period. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social

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Ian Exton @ianexton.bsky.social · 3d

Our first @btobirds.bsky.social Winter Bird Survey at Ludshott Common, Hampshire, today. Don't know if you can hear but there's a Woodlark singing his head off like it's the first day of Spring. Also Siskin, Redpoll, Crossbill, Dartford, Linnet and Stonechat in this one spot.

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UK Seabird Monitoring Programme @smp-seabirds.bsky.social · 3d

1/ Despite a reasonable difference in size, Cormorants and Shags can be quite difficult to differentiate unless side by side!

In this thread ⬇️, we take a look at some of the key differences between adults and juveniles... #seabirds #birds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 5d

⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza. ⬇️

📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...

#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland

Image of a deceased Puffin lying on the ground. White wording on an orange background reads: Please report sightings of dead birds.

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Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) | Goose & Swan Monitoring (GSMP) @webs-gsmp.bsky.social · 7d

📢We are looking for new WeBS counters in Derbyshire!📢

View which vacant sectors need counters at bto.org/webs-vacant-sites or if you know of a local wetland that isn't mapped, get in touch with the Local Organisers at [email protected] and we can set this up for you! 🌊

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 7d

(4/) The BBS trend for Turtle Dove shows a similar story, with a 98% decline across the UK between 1995 and 2023. You can explore more about the Wild Bird Indicators, including those for other habitats, on this page: www.gov.uk/government/s...

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 7d

(3/) The long-term decline of Turtle Dove across the UK really seemed to start in the late 1970s. Find out more about the possible reasons for the decline of this iconic species with its distinctive, purring song here: www.bto.org/learn/about-...

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 7d

(2/) The BBS trend for the subtly marked Stock Dove shows a 51% increase across the UK between 1995 and 2023. You can find out more about this often overlooked farmland bird on our BirdFacts pages: www.bto.org/learn/about-...

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 7d

(1/) The Wild Bird Indicators were recently updated. Whilst Stock Dove increased by 165% between 1970 and 2023 across the UK, Turtle Dove declined by 99% during the same time period. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology #CitizenScience

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