#OpenAccess in #BirdStudy
Herring Gulls really don't like people staring at them (antipredator response).
The eyes have it: the response of European Herring Gulls Larus argentatus to human eye-gaze doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
Herring Gulls really don't like people staring at them (antipredator response).
The eyes have it: the response of European Herring Gulls Larus argentatus to human eye-gaze doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#OpenAccess in #BirdStudy
Herring Gulls really don't like people staring at them (antipredator response).
The eyes have it: the response of European Herring Gulls Larus argentatus to human eye-gaze doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
Herring Gulls really don't like people staring at them (antipredator response).
The eyes have it: the response of European Herring Gulls Larus argentatus to human eye-gaze doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
#OpenAccess in #BirdStudy
Low juv survival in Twites may drive decline in one English remnant breeding population, but wider decline more likely driven by factors affecting all age groups.
Age-specific survival in an English Twite Linaria flavirostris population doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
Low juv survival in Twites may drive decline in one English remnant breeding population, but wider decline more likely driven by factors affecting all age groups.
Age-specific survival in an English Twite Linaria flavirostris population doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
November 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
#OpenAccess in #BirdStudy
Low juv survival in Twites may drive decline in one English remnant breeding population, but wider decline more likely driven by factors affecting all age groups.
Age-specific survival in an English Twite Linaria flavirostris population doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
Low juv survival in Twites may drive decline in one English remnant breeding population, but wider decline more likely driven by factors affecting all age groups.
Age-specific survival in an English Twite Linaria flavirostris population doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
With HPAI bird flu resurging in UK and Western Europe, here's the link to the 2 recent special issues of #BirdStudy on avian influenza: 20 papers on impacts, mitigation, patterns and control. Part 1/2:
#ornithology #seabirds #raptors #birdflu
#ornithology #seabirds #raptors #birdflu
Special Issue of #BirdStudy is now published:
The impacts of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on birds: part 1
10 papers (5 #OpenAccess) plus Editorial on the impacts of #birdflu #HPAI outbreak in Europe, Canada, Antarctica: www.tandfonline.com/toc/tbis20/7...
#ornithology #ukbirding #seabirds
The impacts of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on birds: part 1
10 papers (5 #OpenAccess) plus Editorial on the impacts of #birdflu #HPAI outbreak in Europe, Canada, Antarctica: www.tandfonline.com/toc/tbis20/7...
#ornithology #ukbirding #seabirds
October 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
With HPAI bird flu resurging in UK and Western Europe, here's the link to the 2 recent special issues of #BirdStudy on avian influenza: 20 papers on impacts, mitigation, patterns and control. Part 1/2:
#ornithology #seabirds #raptors #birdflu
#ornithology #seabirds #raptors #birdflu
Very pleased to announce new issue of #BirdStudy:
The impacts of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on birds: part 2
The 2nd part of our Special Issue on bird flu, with 10 more papers on impacts, vulnerabilities, responses & management of outbreaks.
www.tandfonline.com/toc/tbis20/c... #ornithology
The impacts of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on birds: part 2
The 2nd part of our Special Issue on bird flu, with 10 more papers on impacts, vulnerabilities, responses & management of outbreaks.
www.tandfonline.com/toc/tbis20/c... #ornithology
October 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Almost a third of UK Hawfinches used artificial birdfood when available, with implications for disease transmission.
Investigating supplementary food use of UK Hawfinch Coccothraustes coccothraustes populations using DNA metabarcoding doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#BirdStudy #ornithology
Investigating supplementary food use of UK Hawfinch Coccothraustes coccothraustes populations using DNA metabarcoding doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#BirdStudy #ornithology
October 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Almost a third of UK Hawfinches used artificial birdfood when available, with implications for disease transmission.
Investigating supplementary food use of UK Hawfinch Coccothraustes coccothraustes populations using DNA metabarcoding doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#BirdStudy #ornithology
Investigating supplementary food use of UK Hawfinch Coccothraustes coccothraustes populations using DNA metabarcoding doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#BirdStudy #ornithology
New in #BirdStudy
Loyal as a Robin: low frequency of extra-pair paternity in a European Robin Erithacus rubecula population in the natural forest of Białowieża National Park (Poland)
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
Loyal as a Robin: low frequency of extra-pair paternity in a European Robin Erithacus rubecula population in the natural forest of Białowieża National Park (Poland)
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
October 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
New in #BirdStudy
Loyal as a Robin: low frequency of extra-pair paternity in a European Robin Erithacus rubecula population in the natural forest of Białowieża National Park (Poland)
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
Loyal as a Robin: low frequency of extra-pair paternity in a European Robin Erithacus rubecula population in the natural forest of Białowieża National Park (Poland)
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
Another recent paper in #BirdStudy showed autumn densities of Pheasant & Red-Legged Partridge in southern England can be an astonishing 2,500 birds per km2 on land near releases. After winter, there were still up to 700 birds/km2. That's huge numbers.
Paper: doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
Paper: doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease in areas where Common Pheasants Phasianus colchicus are released, according to new research.
Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...
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September 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Another recent paper in #BirdStudy showed autumn densities of Pheasant & Red-Legged Partridge in southern England can be an astonishing 2,500 birds per km2 on land near releases. After winter, there were still up to 700 birds/km2. That's huge numbers.
Paper: doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
Paper: doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
New issue of #BirdStudy out today!
Birds on solar farms
Numbers of released Pheasants & Partridges
Woodlarks & Meadow Pipits in Central Europe
Hawfinch supplementary feeding
Black-billed Cuckoo diet
Serengeti Secretarybirds
Tracking Lesser Flamingos
www.tandfonline.com/toc/tbis20/c...
#ornithology
Birds on solar farms
Numbers of released Pheasants & Partridges
Woodlarks & Meadow Pipits in Central Europe
Hawfinch supplementary feeding
Black-billed Cuckoo diet
Serengeti Secretarybirds
Tracking Lesser Flamingos
www.tandfonline.com/toc/tbis20/c...
#ornithology
September 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
New issue of #BirdStudy out today!
Birds on solar farms
Numbers of released Pheasants & Partridges
Woodlarks & Meadow Pipits in Central Europe
Hawfinch supplementary feeding
Black-billed Cuckoo diet
Serengeti Secretarybirds
Tracking Lesser Flamingos
www.tandfonline.com/toc/tbis20/c...
#ornithology
Birds on solar farms
Numbers of released Pheasants & Partridges
Woodlarks & Meadow Pipits in Central Europe
Hawfinch supplementary feeding
Black-billed Cuckoo diet
Serengeti Secretarybirds
Tracking Lesser Flamingos
www.tandfonline.com/toc/tbis20/c...
#ornithology
December 5, 2023 at 9:23 AM
New in #BirdStudy
Density-dependence of White Storks in N Spain, but landfill closure could limit population growth.
Long-term demographic dynamics of a White Stork population in northern Iberia reveal density-dependent effects
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1... #ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social
Density-dependence of White Storks in N Spain, but landfill closure could limit population growth.
Long-term demographic dynamics of a White Stork population in northern Iberia reveal density-dependent effects
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1... #ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
New in #BirdStudy
Density-dependence of White Storks in N Spain, but landfill closure could limit population growth.
Long-term demographic dynamics of a White Stork population in northern Iberia reveal density-dependent effects
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1... #ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social
Density-dependence of White Storks in N Spain, but landfill closure could limit population growth.
Long-term demographic dynamics of a White Stork population in northern Iberia reveal density-dependent effects
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1... #ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social
New in #BirdStudy
Bird flu hit Polish gull/tern colonies, esp. Common Gulls & Common Terns.
Mortality among scarce breeding gulls and terns during a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus outbreak in Poland during 2023 (Przymencki et al): doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology #seabirds
Bird flu hit Polish gull/tern colonies, esp. Common Gulls & Common Terns.
Mortality among scarce breeding gulls and terns during a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus outbreak in Poland during 2023 (Przymencki et al): doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology #seabirds
January 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
New in #BirdStudy
Bird flu hit Polish gull/tern colonies, esp. Common Gulls & Common Terns.
Mortality among scarce breeding gulls and terns during a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus outbreak in Poland during 2023 (Przymencki et al): doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology #seabirds
Bird flu hit Polish gull/tern colonies, esp. Common Gulls & Common Terns.
Mortality among scarce breeding gulls and terns during a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus outbreak in Poland during 2023 (Przymencki et al): doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology #seabirds
Two tufted titmouse sketches from today. Thanks for looking. #bird #birdbrilliance #birdstudy #birdartist #birdsofinstagram #birdart #birddrawing #bestbirds #birdsketch #drawinganimals #scientificillustration #artstagram #illustration #drawing #winnipegartist #artistsemporium #sketch #pencildrawing
January 14, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Two tufted titmouse sketches from today. Thanks for looking. #bird #birdbrilliance #birdstudy #birdartist #birdsofinstagram #birdart #birddrawing #bestbirds #birdsketch #drawinganimals #scientificillustration #artstagram #illustration #drawing #winnipegartist #artistsemporium #sketch #pencildrawing
Turtle Doves in the news, #BirdStudy has published some key #ornithology science:
First UK survey (2021), 2092 territories left:
doi.org/10.1080/0006... (open access).
Which farmland habitats are important? doi.org/10.1080/0006...
Nesting success hasn't declined:
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
First UK survey (2021), 2092 territories left:
doi.org/10.1080/0006... (open access).
Which farmland habitats are important? doi.org/10.1080/0006...
Nesting success hasn't declined:
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
June 29, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Turtle Doves in the news, #BirdStudy has published some key #ornithology science:
First UK survey (2021), 2092 territories left:
doi.org/10.1080/0006... (open access).
Which farmland habitats are important? doi.org/10.1080/0006...
Nesting success hasn't declined:
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
First UK survey (2021), 2092 territories left:
doi.org/10.1080/0006... (open access).
Which farmland habitats are important? doi.org/10.1080/0006...
Nesting success hasn't declined:
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
Coming very soon in #BirdStudy, a special issue on HPAI: highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds.
Some papers already published (among other early view articles): www.tandfonline.com/action/showA... #ornithology #seabirds #conservation
Some papers already published (among other early view articles): www.tandfonline.com/action/showA... #ornithology #seabirds #conservation
December 7, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Coming very soon in #BirdStudy, a special issue on HPAI: highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds.
Some papers already published (among other early view articles): www.tandfonline.com/action/showA... #ornithology #seabirds #conservation
Some papers already published (among other early view articles): www.tandfonline.com/action/showA... #ornithology #seabirds #conservation
New in #BirdStudy
H5N1 bird flu killed a THIRD(!) of the Solway Barnacle Goose population (11,400 birds) in 2021/2.
Impacts of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on a Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis population wintering on the Solway Firth, UK
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology #ukbirding
H5N1 bird flu killed a THIRD(!) of the Solway Barnacle Goose population (11,400 birds) in 2021/2.
Impacts of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on a Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis population wintering on the Solway Firth, UK
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology #ukbirding
February 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
New in #BirdStudy
H5N1 bird flu killed a THIRD(!) of the Solway Barnacle Goose population (11,400 birds) in 2021/2.
Impacts of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on a Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis population wintering on the Solway Firth, UK
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology #ukbirding
H5N1 bird flu killed a THIRD(!) of the Solway Barnacle Goose population (11,400 birds) in 2021/2.
Impacts of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on a Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis population wintering on the Solway Firth, UK
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology #ukbirding
Today, this little #owl takes its first flight from the nest—a heartfelt gift for a young woman embarking on a journey of discovery at Oxford. Though she is far from home, her parents' love remains close.
#birdstudy
#birdartist
#birdart #birddrawing
#birdsketch
#drawing #fabercastellpolychromos
#birdstudy
#birdartist
#birdart #birddrawing
#birdsketch
#drawing #fabercastellpolychromos
December 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Today, this little #owl takes its first flight from the nest—a heartfelt gift for a young woman embarking on a journey of discovery at Oxford. Though she is far from home, her parents' love remains close.
#birdstudy
#birdartist
#birdart #birddrawing
#birdsketch
#drawing #fabercastellpolychromos
#birdstudy
#birdartist
#birdart #birddrawing
#birdsketch
#drawing #fabercastellpolychromos
New in #BirdStudy
Dunlins from Finnmark are significantly larger than those from South Norway, and Norwegian-breeding populations can be sexed by morphometrics alone:
Morphometric differences between sexes and populations in Norwegian Dunlins Calidris alpina
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
Dunlins from Finnmark are significantly larger than those from South Norway, and Norwegian-breeding populations can be sexed by morphometrics alone:
Morphometric differences between sexes and populations in Norwegian Dunlins Calidris alpina
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
September 5, 2024 at 9:54 PM
New in #BirdStudy
Dunlins from Finnmark are significantly larger than those from South Norway, and Norwegian-breeding populations can be sexed by morphometrics alone:
Morphometric differences between sexes and populations in Norwegian Dunlins Calidris alpina
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
Dunlins from Finnmark are significantly larger than those from South Norway, and Norwegian-breeding populations can be sexed by morphometrics alone:
Morphometric differences between sexes and populations in Norwegian Dunlins Calidris alpina
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
A recent Christmas commission. Blue Jay and Cardinal.
#Bird #birdbrilliance #birdstudy #birdartist #birdsofinstagram #birdart #birddrawing #bestbirds #birdsketch #drawinganimals #scientificillustration #artstagram #pencil #illustration #drawing #winnipeg #pencildrawing #fabercastellpolychromos
#Bird #birdbrilliance #birdstudy #birdartist #birdsofinstagram #birdart #birddrawing #bestbirds #birdsketch #drawinganimals #scientificillustration #artstagram #pencil #illustration #drawing #winnipeg #pencildrawing #fabercastellpolychromos
December 18, 2024 at 4:26 AM
A recent Christmas commission. Blue Jay and Cardinal.
#Bird #birdbrilliance #birdstudy #birdartist #birdsofinstagram #birdart #birddrawing #bestbirds #birdsketch #drawinganimals #scientificillustration #artstagram #pencil #illustration #drawing #winnipeg #pencildrawing #fabercastellpolychromos
#Bird #birdbrilliance #birdstudy #birdartist #birdsofinstagram #birdart #birddrawing #bestbirds #birdsketch #drawinganimals #scientificillustration #artstagram #pencil #illustration #drawing #winnipeg #pencildrawing #fabercastellpolychromos
New in #BirdStudy
The Grey Heron’s diet differs from the Little Egret's, which eats many more aquatic & terrestrial beetles.
An investigation of the insect component in the diet of the Grey Heron Ardea cinerea and Little Egret Egretta garzetta: doi.org/10.1080/0006...
The Grey Heron’s diet differs from the Little Egret's, which eats many more aquatic & terrestrial beetles.
An investigation of the insect component in the diet of the Grey Heron Ardea cinerea and Little Egret Egretta garzetta: doi.org/10.1080/0006...
August 22, 2024 at 10:51 PM
New in #BirdStudy
The Grey Heron’s diet differs from the Little Egret's, which eats many more aquatic & terrestrial beetles.
An investigation of the insect component in the diet of the Grey Heron Ardea cinerea and Little Egret Egretta garzetta: doi.org/10.1080/0006...
The Grey Heron’s diet differs from the Little Egret's, which eats many more aquatic & terrestrial beetles.
An investigation of the insect component in the diet of the Grey Heron Ardea cinerea and Little Egret Egretta garzetta: doi.org/10.1080/0006...
New issue of #BirdStudy journal now online: www.tandfonline.com/toc/tbis20/c...
Papers on: Marsh Harrier predation, Barn Owl productivity, Icelandic Whimbrels, Scottish Common Scoters, Whinchat habitat, Curlew monitoring, Egret/Heron diet, Song Thrush nests, Snow Bunting foraging. #ornithology
Papers on: Marsh Harrier predation, Barn Owl productivity, Icelandic Whimbrels, Scottish Common Scoters, Whinchat habitat, Curlew monitoring, Egret/Heron diet, Song Thrush nests, Snow Bunting foraging. #ornithology
August 31, 2024 at 11:06 AM
New issue of #BirdStudy journal now online: www.tandfonline.com/toc/tbis20/c...
Papers on: Marsh Harrier predation, Barn Owl productivity, Icelandic Whimbrels, Scottish Common Scoters, Whinchat habitat, Curlew monitoring, Egret/Heron diet, Song Thrush nests, Snow Bunting foraging. #ornithology
Papers on: Marsh Harrier predation, Barn Owl productivity, Icelandic Whimbrels, Scottish Common Scoters, Whinchat habitat, Curlew monitoring, Egret/Heron diet, Song Thrush nests, Snow Bunting foraging. #ornithology
Custom @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social book. Winter Wrens. Noisy little suckers.
#bird #birdbrilliance #birdstudy #birdartist #birdsofinstagram #birddrawing #bestbirds #birdsketch #drawinganimals #scientificillustration #pencil #illustration #drawing #sketch #pencildrawing #fabercastellpolychromos
#bird #birdbrilliance #birdstudy #birdartist #birdsofinstagram #birddrawing #bestbirds #birdsketch #drawinganimals #scientificillustration #pencil #illustration #drawing #sketch #pencildrawing #fabercastellpolychromos
January 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Custom @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social book. Winter Wrens. Noisy little suckers.
#bird #birdbrilliance #birdstudy #birdartist #birdsofinstagram #birddrawing #bestbirds #birdsketch #drawinganimals #scientificillustration #pencil #illustration #drawing #sketch #pencildrawing #fabercastellpolychromos
#bird #birdbrilliance #birdstudy #birdartist #birdsofinstagram #birddrawing #bestbirds #birdsketch #drawinganimals #scientificillustration #pencil #illustration #drawing #sketch #pencildrawing #fabercastellpolychromos
New in #BirdStudy
Possible impacts of bird flu on productivity & mortality of Scottish Peregrines.
Potential effects of HPAI on occupancy rates, breeding success, age and turnover of breeding Peregrine Falcons Falco peregrinus in southern Scotland
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ukbirding #ornithology
Possible impacts of bird flu on productivity & mortality of Scottish Peregrines.
Potential effects of HPAI on occupancy rates, breeding success, age and turnover of breeding Peregrine Falcons Falco peregrinus in southern Scotland
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ukbirding #ornithology
March 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
New in #BirdStudy
Possible impacts of bird flu on productivity & mortality of Scottish Peregrines.
Potential effects of HPAI on occupancy rates, breeding success, age and turnover of breeding Peregrine Falcons Falco peregrinus in southern Scotland
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ukbirding #ornithology
Possible impacts of bird flu on productivity & mortality of Scottish Peregrines.
Potential effects of HPAI on occupancy rates, breeding success, age and turnover of breeding Peregrine Falcons Falco peregrinus in southern Scotland
doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ukbirding #ornithology
#BirdStudy is a society journal of the British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social
Journal info: www.bto.org/our-work/sci...
Journal info: www.bto.org/our-work/sci...
Bird Study | BTO
www.bto.org
September 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
#BirdStudy is a society journal of the British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social
Journal info: www.bto.org/our-work/sci...
Journal info: www.bto.org/our-work/sci...
New in #BirdStudy, and in last week's Altmetric top 10!
Well-managed solar farms have higher bird diversity & abundance than arable farmland.
Solar farm management influences breeding bird responses in an arable-dominated landscape (Copping et al) doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology #ukbirding
Well-managed solar farms have higher bird diversity & abundance than arable farmland.
Solar farm management influences breeding bird responses in an arable-dominated landscape (Copping et al) doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology #ukbirding
Well-managed solar farms can boost wildlife - Cambridge study
Findings by the RSPB and Cambridge University find solar farms can contribute to and aid biodiversity.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
New in #BirdStudy, and in last week's Altmetric top 10!
Well-managed solar farms have higher bird diversity & abundance than arable farmland.
Solar farm management influences breeding bird responses in an arable-dominated landscape (Copping et al) doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology #ukbirding
Well-managed solar farms have higher bird diversity & abundance than arable farmland.
Solar farm management influences breeding bird responses in an arable-dominated landscape (Copping et al) doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology #ukbirding
Timely revisit to this paper in #BirdStudy, showing how the burning of vegetation in Britain's uplands & #moorland threatens nesting birds. #ornithology #ukbirding
Most read papers in #BirdStudy 2024:
Bracken burning threatens breeding Stonechats, Whinchats & Meadow Pipits.
Timing of upland vegetation management affects breeding of three species of passerine birds: a case study from southwest England (Zonneveld et al). doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
Bracken burning threatens breeding Stonechats, Whinchats & Meadow Pipits.
Timing of upland vegetation management affects breeding of three species of passerine birds: a case study from southwest England (Zonneveld et al). doi.org/10.1080/0006...
#ornithology
March 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Timely revisit to this paper in #BirdStudy, showing how the burning of vegetation in Britain's uplands & #moorland threatens nesting birds. #ornithology #ukbirding