BTO | British Trust for Ornithology
@btobirds.bsky.social
BTO is the UK's leading Registered Charity working with volunteers to improve our knowledge of birds through monitoring and research. www.bto.org
2/2 Juliet says, “I was so happy to read this and delighted that BTO, as an organisation, is doing so much to ensure my personal commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering environment."
February 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
2/2 Juliet says, “I was so happy to read this and delighted that BTO, as an organisation, is doing so much to ensure my personal commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering environment."
1/2 Discover how BTO CEO Juliet Vickery inspired & encouraged Dr Antje Steinfurth in this article for @nhbs.bsky.social for International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
📖 Read the feature here ➡️ www.nhbs.com/blog/interna... #WomenInScience
📷 Anthony Sajdler
📖 Read the feature here ➡️ www.nhbs.com/blog/interna... #WomenInScience
📷 Anthony Sajdler
February 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
1/2 Discover how BTO CEO Juliet Vickery inspired & encouraged Dr Antje Steinfurth in this article for @nhbs.bsky.social for International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
📖 Read the feature here ➡️ www.nhbs.com/blog/interna... #WomenInScience
📷 Anthony Sajdler
📖 Read the feature here ➡️ www.nhbs.com/blog/interna... #WomenInScience
📷 Anthony Sajdler
4/ More work is needed to establish participant motivations and identify barriers. It will also be important to harness the potential of new technologies to increase inclusivity. Organisations and recording communities need to work together to make change happen.
February 11, 2026 at 10:31 AM
4/ More work is needed to establish participant motivations and identify barriers. It will also be important to harness the potential of new technologies to increase inclusivity. Organisations and recording communities need to work together to make change happen.
3/ Across the eight participating organisations, there was evidence of strategic planning, investment in understanding demography of current participants, training and guidance accessibility reviews, and diversification of opportunities.
February 11, 2026 at 10:31 AM
3/ Across the eight participating organisations, there was evidence of strategic planning, investment in understanding demography of current participants, training and guidance accessibility reviews, and diversification of opportunities.
2/ Volunteers gather lots of data that help increase our understanding of ecological issues, while improving their own skills and connecting with others. However, demographic biases exist – people taking part are often older, educated, affluent and predominantly white.
February 11, 2026 at 10:31 AM
2/ Volunteers gather lots of data that help increase our understanding of ecological issues, while improving their own skills and connecting with others. However, demographic biases exist – people taking part are often older, educated, affluent and predominantly white.
1/ A research paper involving our Head of Ringing & Nest Recording Ellie Leech looked at the importance of increasing inclusivity in biological recording. Discover more in this thread ⬇️🧵
📖 www.bto.org/UKInclusivit...
#WomenInScience #CitizenScience
📖 www.bto.org/UKInclusivit...
#WomenInScience #CitizenScience
February 11, 2026 at 10:31 AM
1/ A research paper involving our Head of Ringing & Nest Recording Ellie Leech looked at the importance of increasing inclusivity in biological recording. Discover more in this thread ⬇️🧵
📖 www.bto.org/UKInclusivit...
#WomenInScience #CitizenScience
📖 www.bto.org/UKInclusivit...
#WomenInScience #CitizenScience
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1/3 - Would you like to contribute to an Ireland-wide Black Guillemot survey partnered between @bto-ni.bsky.social & @npwsireland.bsky.social this spring? If so, have a look through this thread to find out more! #seabirds #ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
1/3 - Would you like to contribute to an Ireland-wide Black Guillemot survey partnered between @bto-ni.bsky.social & @npwsireland.bsky.social this spring? If so, have a look through this thread to find out more! #seabirds #ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
Thanks Mike!
February 10, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Thanks Mike!
2/2 Unfortunately, inevitably some sites slipped the net in the process, so please do feel free to use the map to suggest any sites you think we have missed, and we will review them as soon as we can!
February 10, 2026 at 10:28 AM
2/2 Unfortunately, inevitably some sites slipped the net in the process, so please do feel free to use the map to suggest any sites you think we have missed, and we will review them as soon as we can!
1/2 Hi Mike, the site list was generated from a series of open access datasets and we aimed to include only those public-access greenspaces that were contained within or connected to the built-up area.
February 10, 2026 at 10:27 AM
1/2 Hi Mike, the site list was generated from a series of open access datasets and we aimed to include only those public-access greenspaces that were contained within or connected to the built-up area.
2/ The Birds in Greenspaces Project starts in April, and encourages everyone to record the birds in their local greenspaces, so we can discover their importance across the UK for nature and people. 🌳🐦
📝 Sign up to the newsletter for project updates at
📝 Sign up to the newsletter for project updates at
Birds in Greenspaces | BTO
About Birds in GreenspacesBirds in Greenspaces is a new, UK-wide citizen science survey of birds that use our public-access greenspaces. These spaces play many important roles for both birds and people, particularly in urban areas. For birds they offer resources and shelter that cannot be found in the surrounding built-up environment, and for people, are important hubs for socialising, exercise, and cultural activities. For many they are also the only accessible place to connect with the natural world, something which can be very beneficial for mental health.
www.bto.org
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
2/ The Birds in Greenspaces Project starts in April, and encourages everyone to record the birds in their local greenspaces, so we can discover their importance across the UK for nature and people. 🌳🐦
📝 Sign up to the newsletter for project updates at
📝 Sign up to the newsletter for project updates at
1/ We need you to make sure your local Greenspace is included on our map ready for the Birds in Greenspaces survey! ➡️ app.bto.org/birds-in...
You can use the map to search for mapped greenspaces near you, suggest new sites and changes to existing ones if there's something we've missed!
You can use the map to search for mapped greenspaces near you, suggest new sites and changes to existing ones if there's something we've missed!
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
1/ We need you to make sure your local Greenspace is included on our map ready for the Birds in Greenspaces survey! ➡️ app.bto.org/birds-in...
You can use the map to search for mapped greenspaces near you, suggest new sites and changes to existing ones if there's something we've missed!
You can use the map to search for mapped greenspaces near you, suggest new sites and changes to existing ones if there's something we've missed!
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Our article, a birder’s guide to HPAI, was published today in @britishbirds.bsky.social - it’s open access this month.
We explain how bird-flu infected seabirds in 2021/22 and the importance of citizen science to montoring future outbreaks in the wild. 🪶🧪
britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...
We explain how bird-flu infected seabirds in 2021/22 and the importance of citizen science to montoring future outbreaks in the wild. 🪶🧪
britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...
BB eye: A birder’s guide to High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza
High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI, bird flu) virus infections have historically been most commonly associated with wild Eurasian waterfowl with...
britishbirds.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Our article, a birder’s guide to HPAI, was published today in @britishbirds.bsky.social - it’s open access this month.
We explain how bird-flu infected seabirds in 2021/22 and the importance of citizen science to montoring future outbreaks in the wild. 🪶🧪
britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...
We explain how bird-flu infected seabirds in 2021/22 and the importance of citizen science to montoring future outbreaks in the wild. 🪶🧪
britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...
Join us for FREE events introducing you to the Breeding Bird Survey @bbs-birds.bsky.social 🐦 Book now ➡️ www.bto.org/events
These events are taking place across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and are run by our expert teams. #Ornithology
These events are taking place across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and are run by our expert teams. #Ornithology
February 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Join us for FREE events introducing you to the Breeding Bird Survey @bbs-birds.bsky.social 🐦 Book now ➡️ www.bto.org/events
These events are taking place across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and are run by our expert teams. #Ornithology
These events are taking place across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and are run by our expert teams. #Ornithology
The Field Ornithologist roles are supported through funding from the DAERA Environment Fund and from a DAERA EFS monitoring project contract. The LandSpAES project is funded by Natural England.
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The Field Ornithologist roles are supported through funding from the DAERA Environment Fund and from a DAERA EFS monitoring project contract. The LandSpAES project is funded by Natural England.
We're hiring Field Ornithologists and Surveyors! Apply now ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs
📝 Full and part time opportunities.
📆 Closing date: Tuesday 17 February.
#Ornithology
📝 Full and part time opportunities.
📆 Closing date: Tuesday 17 February.
#Ornithology
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We're hiring Field Ornithologists and Surveyors! Apply now ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs
📝 Full and part time opportunities.
📆 Closing date: Tuesday 17 February.
#Ornithology
📝 Full and part time opportunities.
📆 Closing date: Tuesday 17 February.
#Ornithology
Also report them to BirdTrack through www.birdtrack.net for monitoring purposes, and please share this message with friends and birding communities. Thank you.
BirdTrack | BTO
About BirdTrackBirdTrack allows volunteers to store and manage their own personal bird records, and uses these to support species conservation at local, regional, national and international scales.
www.birdtrack.net
February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Also report them to BirdTrack through www.birdtrack.net for monitoring purposes, and please share this message with friends and birding communities. Thank you.
⚠️ 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
📌 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
February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
⚠️ 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
📌 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
We're delighted to be welcoming 10 new BTO Youth Reps! 😀 Read all about their passion for nature and connect with your local rep at www.bto.org/our-work...
February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We're delighted to be welcoming 10 new BTO Youth Reps! 😀 Read all about their passion for nature and connect with your local rep at www.bto.org/our-work...
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I caught this bird the day the day it arrived (17th) and it stayed until 25th. It was then seen on 28th 289km away in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. It would seem that the regular wintering bird at both locations is actually the same bird….🤯 🪶📷 Ronan Owens @birdguides.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 3:47 PM
I caught this bird the day the day it arrived (17th) and it stayed until 25th. It was then seen on 28th 289km away in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. It would seem that the regular wintering bird at both locations is actually the same bird….🤯 🪶📷 Ronan Owens @birdguides.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social
We're looking for an intern in our @bto-ni.bsky.social team to focus on Science and Engagement! Apply at www.bto.org/jobs
📆 Full time, Temporary (6 months)
📝 £25,888 per annum pro rata
📌 Deadline for applications: Sunday 15 February
📆 Full time, Temporary (6 months)
📝 £25,888 per annum pro rata
📌 Deadline for applications: Sunday 15 February
February 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We're looking for an intern in our @bto-ni.bsky.social team to focus on Science and Engagement! Apply at www.bto.org/jobs
📆 Full time, Temporary (6 months)
📝 £25,888 per annum pro rata
📌 Deadline for applications: Sunday 15 February
📆 Full time, Temporary (6 months)
📝 £25,888 per annum pro rata
📌 Deadline for applications: Sunday 15 February
It's such a tough choice! Vote for your favourite icon for our Birds in Greenspaces app. Cast your vote here ➡️ bit.ly/VoteBiGsIcon
February 4, 2026 at 9:06 AM
It's such a tough choice! Vote for your favourite icon for our Birds in Greenspaces app. Cast your vote here ➡️ bit.ly/VoteBiGsIcon
New blog from BTO Senior Research Ecologist Ian Woodward for @ukrbbp.bsky.social delves into a new method for estimating breeding populations of Little Egrets. It discovered they were higher than previously thought – likely exceeding 2,000 pairs in the UK! #Ornithology
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Little Egret Population Estimates
Visit the post for more.
rbbp.org.uk
February 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
New blog from BTO Senior Research Ecologist Ian Woodward for @ukrbbp.bsky.social delves into a new method for estimating breeding populations of Little Egrets. It discovered they were higher than previously thought – likely exceeding 2,000 pairs in the UK! #Ornithology
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Manx Shearwaters winter in the South Atlantic Ocean, predominantly off Brazil and Argentina. These birds begin returning to oceans surrounding the UK by late February, so start keeping an eye out for them 'shearing' over the sea! #seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Manx Shearwaters winter in the South Atlantic Ocean, predominantly off Brazil and Argentina. These birds begin returning to oceans surrounding the UK by late February, so start keeping an eye out for them 'shearing' over the sea! #seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
Great free birding walk for young people aged 16-25 ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve... #YorkshireBirding
Join BTO Youth for a FREE birding and survey introduction walk at Long Lands Common in North Yorkshire. Book a space ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
📆 Sunday 15 February.
📝 Open to those aged 16-25.
📆 Sunday 15 February.
📝 Open to those aged 16-25.
February 2, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Great free birding walk for young people aged 16-25 ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve... #YorkshireBirding