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

(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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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · 6d

A bird watching a birdwatcher. A very cool photo here from St Kilda!

St Kilda World Heritage Site NTS @stkildawhs.bsky.social · 7d

This makes you wonder how many times we actually miss Short-eared Owls on the scree slope on Conachair. There were two tucked away in there today.
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 9d

1/ New study! #Seabirds are among the most threatened groups of birds globally, and a new study looked at how emerging technologies can be optimally harnessed in seabird monitoring. ➡️ www.bto.org/new-tech-seabird-monitoring #Ornithology

Guillemots together on the top of a rock face. Wording above reads: New Study. Opportunities and challenges for new technologies in seabird population monitoring. www.bto.org/new-tech-seabird-monitoring

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

1.The Wild Bird Indicators are out! Each year these are published using @bbs-birds.bsky.social , @webs-gsmp.bsky.social & @smp-seabirds.bsky.social data & are one of the main metrics against which our UK Biodiversity targets are measured
👉 www.gov.uk/government/s...

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · 20d

AMAZING JOSH!!!! We're very chuffed for your Ptarmigan- they're a topper of a bird.

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · 21d

Tired of Ravens, tired of life. This is WONDERFUL!!!! Dial those speakers up to 11..... 🔊

Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · 21d

A raven turned up on our #LochArkaig ospreycam today, and had a lot to say for itself!

🔊 Sound up for some lovely kronking.🐦‍⬛

#raven

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 25d

As the autumn wader passage builds, now is the perfect time to brush up on your ID skills! Try out this video by our expert team looking at Wood and Green Sandpipers. ➡️ bit.ly/WGSandpipers

See all our Bird ID Videos here ➡️ http://www.bto.org/a...

A Wood Sandpiper stands in water amongst green foliage.

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · Aug 26

Yesterday's name-that-feather was from a Sparrowhawk. Well done to those that got it right! The feather was lying amongst a massive pile of Woodpigeon feathers, presumably lost in a battle which clearly went the Sparrowhawk's way in the end. Photo: Tom Streeter/ BTO

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · Aug 25

Feather quiz!!! Whose is this then? Found in a garden amongst a pile of another birds' feathers. Answer tomorrow!

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · Aug 21

This is a superb opportunity! More info below 👇

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · Aug 20

Apply to join BTO's Youth Advisory Panel👉 bit.ly/_YAPVolunteer

If you're aged 16-24, passionate about nature and people’s engagement in the natural world, then this is your chance to have a positive impact.

📆 Applications close on Sunday 7 September. We look forward to hearing from everyone!

A group of young people are looking into the distance, with countryside around them. Wording alongside reads: BTO Youth. Join Our Youth Advisory Panel! Scan the QR code to find out more and apply. A QR code sits to the right of the wording.

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · Aug 20

Fantastic Josh and fellow Bird Campers!!! 🙌

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BirdTrack @birdtrack.bsky.social · Aug 13

The second half of August will see the peak period for autumn migration of Tree Pipit. Usually detected when calling in flight, they can occur across a range of habitats on migration #ukbirding

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

Last chance to apply for our Research Ecologist roles in Bioacoustics and Climate Change. For all jobs and to apply visit www.bto.org/jobs #Ornithology #bioacoustics

Image of a Puffin by Sarah Kelman/BTO alongside wording over the image that reads: We're hiring. Senior Research Ecologist Bioacoustics. Research Ecologist Climate Change. Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager. Seabird Monitoring Programme Organiser. www.bto.org/jobs

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · Aug 5

We're getting another e-newsletter together that should be getting sent out in the next week or so. You'll get all sorts of updates from the BTO in sunny Scotland, plus details of training events this autumn. If you don't already subscribe you can sign up here: www.bto.org/about/where/...

BTO Scotland e-newsletter | BTO

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · Aug 4

Your latest Cuckoo fix. Go Norman!

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · Aug 2

Our Scottish and Irish tagged Cuckoos have made it across the Sahara Desert in Africa! 😀 Follow their migrations at www.bto.org/cuckoos #Ornithology 🌍 🪶

Image of a world map showing locations of BTO satellite-tagged Cuckoos. Nine are in Africa and three in Europe. Headshots of the two new Cuckoos to reach Africa, Sayaan and Cuach Cores, feature. A speaker graphic holds the wording: Cuckoo update. Another two survive the Sahara crossing.

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · Jul 29

More training opportunities folks! These online training course are excellent, and mind that BTO Scotland will be out delivering face-to-face training in the next couple of months. Details here: www.bto.org/about/where/...

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · Jul 28

New training course just landed! 🦆 Book a space on our Waterbird ID sessions ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work...

These courses are run by our experienced BTO team, who will guide you through top tips for identifying waterbird species. #Ornithology 🪶

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · Jul 25

The findings demonstrate the potential of GPS tracking to inform understanding of Goosander ecology and their interactions with fish populations, though improvements in attachment methods are needed for longer-term studies. Read more 📖 www.bto.org/TrackingGoos... #BTOScience

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · Jul 25

New Study! Goosanders were tracked using GPS tags in two Scottish river catchments. 🌊 Results showed birds ranged over significantly longer river stretches in the Forth than birds in the Tweed, with licensed shooting occurring in the latter. All birds showed greater movement during daylight hours. ☀️

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · Jul 24

What a spectacle!

Stephen Welch @lothianrecorder.bsky.social · Jul 23

Update on *mega* Sand Martin roost at Blindwells MTS 22 July - numbers grew rapidly 10 mins to sunset, but many rising from banks/bare earth on main Blindwells site, first entry to roost 7 mins after sunset; seems by far highest Lothian count, one of highest ever in Scotland #birdingscotland [1/2]

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · Jul 23

Finally the good folks at the Scottish Ornithologists Club run superb walks that will cover all this and more. Places fill up fast so get booked if you're keen! 3/3 @scottishbirding.bsky.social
www.the-soc.org.uk/pages/events

Events

Headquarters organises a programme of events throughout the year including Optics Days, Goosewatch events, Art Exhibitions and Bird ID Guided Walks out of Waterston House. Event details will be posted...

www.the-soc.org.uk

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · Jul 23

Then we're out-and-about delivering in-person training at various sites across Scotland between now and the end of October. There are some completely beginner-friendly sessions and some for folk who want to brush up on their skills for the Wetland Bird Survey. 2/3 www.bto.org/about/where/...

Events and training in Scotland | BTO

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · Jul 23

🧵 There's numerous training opportunities coming up if you want to improve your wader and waterbird ID. First up the @btobirds.bsky.social Training team have a load of online training on Wader ID starting next week. 1/3
www.bto.org/our-work/tra...

Training | BTO

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · Jul 21

There are lots of opportunities to join us at BTO! Discover jobs and apply at www.bto.org/jobs #Ornithology

Wood Warbler perched on a branch. Wording over the top of the image reads We’re hiring. Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager, Research Ecologist – Climate Change, Senior Research Ecologist, Bioacoustics Support Officer, Seabird Monitoring Support Officer. www.bto.org/jobs

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BTO Scotland @btoscotland.bsky.social · Jul 17

Free autumn waterbird ID events up online! Join us for these sessions to brush up on your skills and find out more about the Wetland Bird Survey (you can filter by 'Region' and find them quickly that way). #BirdingScotland
www.bto.org/our-work/eve...

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BTO Northern Ireland @bto-ni.bsky.social · Jul 14

Discover what it's like completing a @bbs-birds.bsky.social survey in an urban area as Mary takes us through her site in Belfast for @theguardian.com Country Diary ➡️ www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Close up view of a Swift flying through the blue sky. Image by Philip Croft/BTO.

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