Six #BTOCuckoos have now made it to mainland Europe! 🎉 Cleeve, Joe, Cuach Cores, Sayaan, Cuach Torc and KP have all left their breeding grounds and started their migration to Africa. 🌍 Follow their journeys ➡️ www.bto.org/cuckoos #BTOScience #Ornithology
July 1, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Six #BTOCuckoos have now made it to mainland Europe! 🎉 Cleeve, Joe, Cuach Cores, Sayaan, Cuach Torc and KP have all left their breeding grounds and started their migration to Africa. 🌍 Follow their journeys ➡️ www.bto.org/cuckoos #BTOScience #Ornithology
Climate change is a major threat to #seabirds. One mitigation approach to climate change, exploiting renewable energy through offshore wind farms, itself poses a potential threat to species like Kittiwake. Our recent study looked into this. Discover key findings ➡️ bit.ly/_Kittiwake #BTOScience
September 24, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Climate change is a major threat to #seabirds. One mitigation approach to climate change, exploiting renewable energy through offshore wind farms, itself poses a potential threat to species like Kittiwake. Our recent study looked into this. Discover key findings ➡️ bit.ly/_Kittiwake #BTOScience
Seven BTO Cuckoos are now in Africa! 😮🌍 Follow their migrations to their non-breeding grounds via the interactive map on our website ➡️ www.bto.org/cuckoos #BTOScience #Ornithology #BTOCuckoos
August 6, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Seven BTO Cuckoos are now in Africa! 😮🌍 Follow their migrations to their non-breeding grounds via the interactive map on our website ➡️ www.bto.org/cuckoos #BTOScience #Ornithology #BTOCuckoos
New #BTOScience demonstrates how protected areas and management can contribute to controlling wildfires in Portugal. Read the study ➡️ bit.ly/PAWildfires
The study concluded that protected areas of the Greater Côa Valley were 15% less likely to burn than unprotected land.
The study concluded that protected areas of the Greater Côa Valley were 15% less likely to burn than unprotected land.
September 30, 2024 at 2:12 PM
New #BTOScience demonstrates how protected areas and management can contribute to controlling wildfires in Portugal. Read the study ➡️ bit.ly/PAWildfires
The study concluded that protected areas of the Greater Côa Valley were 15% less likely to burn than unprotected land.
The study concluded that protected areas of the Greater Côa Valley were 15% less likely to burn than unprotected land.
Arctic Skuas are the fastest declining #seabirds in the UK.
BTO Scotland has been trying to better understand their movements by fitting miniature, long-term tracking devices to birds nesting on Fair Isle in Shetland and Rousay in Orkney. Find out the results ➡️ bit.ly/Skuas #BTOScience
BTO Scotland has been trying to better understand their movements by fitting miniature, long-term tracking devices to birds nesting on Fair Isle in Shetland and Rousay in Orkney. Find out the results ➡️ bit.ly/Skuas #BTOScience
September 11, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Arctic Skuas are the fastest declining #seabirds in the UK.
BTO Scotland has been trying to better understand their movements by fitting miniature, long-term tracking devices to birds nesting on Fair Isle in Shetland and Rousay in Orkney. Find out the results ➡️ bit.ly/Skuas #BTOScience
BTO Scotland has been trying to better understand their movements by fitting miniature, long-term tracking devices to birds nesting on Fair Isle in Shetland and Rousay in Orkney. Find out the results ➡️ bit.ly/Skuas #BTOScience
3/ Most survey sites are in heathlands, but we’re also asking participants to check out felled and recently planted clear-cut areas in forest plantations, moorlands, and coastal scrub, as they are also important sites for the 3 key species. #BTOScience
January 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
3/ Most survey sites are in heathlands, but we’re also asking participants to check out felled and recently planted clear-cut areas in forest plantations, moorlands, and coastal scrub, as they are also important sites for the 3 key species. #BTOScience
⚠️ BTO research predicts devastating declines in seabird populations in Britain & Ireland under future climate change. Some species face staggering losses by 2050, with up to 90% declines for Puffin and more than 70% declines for Arctic Tern and Fulmar. ➡️ bit.ly/seabirds-climate #Ornithology
May 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
⚠️ BTO research predicts devastating declines in seabird populations in Britain & Ireland under future climate change. Some species face staggering losses by 2050, with up to 90% declines for Puffin and more than 70% declines for Arctic Tern and Fulmar. ➡️ bit.ly/seabirds-climate #Ornithology
2/ This news comes as a BTO led review in @waderstudy.bsky.social shows headstarting can increase survival at egg and chick stages, critical for Curlew recovery. Post-release monitoring is needed to fully understand recruitment back into breeding populations.➡️ bit.ly/CurlewReview
May 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
2/ This news comes as a BTO led review in @waderstudy.bsky.social shows headstarting can increase survival at egg and chick stages, critical for Curlew recovery. Post-release monitoring is needed to fully understand recruitment back into breeding populations.➡️ bit.ly/CurlewReview
🦉New #BTOScience out now 🦉This research looks at habitat use across different sites by 17 Short-eared Owls tagged with GPS tracking devices. Read the paper 👉 bit.ly/44947j5 #ornithology
April 23, 2024 at 3:47 PM
🦉New #BTOScience out now 🦉This research looks at habitat use across different sites by 17 Short-eared Owls tagged with GPS tracking devices. Read the paper 👉 bit.ly/44947j5 #ornithology
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
July 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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
1/ New #BTOScience highlights that Afro-Palearctic migratory bird species lack consistent protection during their time in Europe. Read more in this thread ⬇️ or visit our website. ➡️ www.bto.org/protected-areas-migration #Ornithology 🌐
March 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
1/ New #BTOScience highlights that Afro-Palearctic migratory bird species lack consistent protection during their time in Europe. Read more in this thread ⬇️ or visit our website. ➡️ www.bto.org/protected-areas-migration #Ornithology 🌐
A study using BTO ringing data asked whether we could observe, from measurements taken when birds were being ringed, if there have been changes in wing length or body mass in the last 60 years as climates have changed. See what was discovered ➡️ bit.ly/4efs5gz #BTOScience #Ornithology
October 3, 2024 at 2:33 PM
A study using BTO ringing data asked whether we could observe, from measurements taken when birds were being ringed, if there have been changes in wing length or body mass in the last 60 years as climates have changed. See what was discovered ➡️ bit.ly/4efs5gz #BTOScience #Ornithology
We’re here and excited to join the #birding community. 🐦 #BirdTrack is a free online and in-field tool for your bird sightings. You can keep up to date with what others are seeing, view the latest trends, and contribute your data to #BTOScience ➡️ www.birdtrack.net
#UKBirding #Ornithology
#UKBirding #Ornithology
February 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We’re here and excited to join the #birding community. 🐦 #BirdTrack is a free online and in-field tool for your bird sightings. You can keep up to date with what others are seeing, view the latest trends, and contribute your data to #BTOScience ➡️ www.birdtrack.net
#UKBirding #Ornithology
#UKBirding #Ornithology
4/ This study demonstrates the value of long-term monitoring schemes like WeBS in understanding trends of species in specific areas, which helps to deliver effective and targeted conservation action. #Ornithology #BTOScience
December 18, 2024 at 3:19 PM
4/ This study demonstrates the value of long-term monitoring schemes like WeBS in understanding trends of species in specific areas, which helps to deliver effective and targeted conservation action. #Ornithology #BTOScience
3/ #BTOScience led by Research Ecologist Caroline Brighton, in partnership with @ukceh.bsky.social and @jncc.bsky.social, shows the quality of protected areas matters if we want to boost biodiversity and protect bird populations. Discover the #OpenAccess findings ➡️ www.bto.org/pa-quality
February 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
3/ #BTOScience led by Research Ecologist Caroline Brighton, in partnership with @ukceh.bsky.social and @jncc.bsky.social, shows the quality of protected areas matters if we want to boost biodiversity and protect bird populations. Discover the #OpenAccess findings ➡️ www.bto.org/pa-quality
We need your help! 📢 Blackbirds are being threatened by the Usutu virus, so we’ve launched a new survey to understand the likely risk factors and how to mitigate them. Sign up to take part ➡️ www.bto.org/blackbirds-gardens #CitizenScience
June 3, 2024 at 10:19 AM
We need your help! 📢 Blackbirds are being threatened by the Usutu virus, so we’ve launched a new survey to understand the likely risk factors and how to mitigate them. Sign up to take part ➡️ www.bto.org/blackbirds-gardens #CitizenScience
1/ New #BTOScience reveals that seabird population declines due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, can be detected using data collected by volunteer seawatchers. Read more ⬇️or visit our website ➡️ www.bto.org/HPAI-seawatching
#Ornithology #Seabirds #Birds #UKBirding
#Ornithology #Seabirds #Birds #UKBirding
January 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
1/ New #BTOScience reveals that seabird population declines due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, can be detected using data collected by volunteer seawatchers. Read more ⬇️or visit our website ➡️ www.bto.org/HPAI-seawatching
#Ornithology #Seabirds #Birds #UKBirding
#Ornithology #Seabirds #Birds #UKBirding
Reedbed is an important habitat for several species, but recording its presence is time-consuming, so a recent BTO study looked at using satellite imagery to map this habitat. Discover the results and read the full study➡️ bit.ly/Reedbed
October 1, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Reedbed is an important habitat for several species, but recording its presence is time-consuming, so a recent BTO study looked at using satellite imagery to map this habitat. Discover the results and read the full study➡️ bit.ly/Reedbed
New #BTOScience shows the quality of protected areas matters if we want to boost biodiversity and protect bird populations. 🐦 Read the study ➡️ www.bto.org/pa-quality
May 7, 2024 at 11:30 AM
New #BTOScience shows the quality of protected areas matters if we want to boost biodiversity and protect bird populations. 🐦 Read the study ➡️ www.bto.org/pa-quality
Who's heard Swift screaming parties?😀 We reach peak Swift records in BirdTrack in July before they start migrating to Africa.🌍 Thanks to all who record sightings on #BirdTrack as we can view the latest trends & the data contributes to #BTOScience ➡️ bit.ly/_BirdTrack
July 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Who's heard Swift screaming parties?😀 We reach peak Swift records in BirdTrack in July before they start migrating to Africa.🌍 Thanks to all who record sightings on #BirdTrack as we can view the latest trends & the data contributes to #BTOScience ➡️ bit.ly/_BirdTrack
Hello from BTO England! 🐦🦆🦅 Follow us to discover BTO project updates from across the country, new #BTOScience research, upcoming events and #bird news.
📷Grey Heron by Edmund Fellowes/BTO
#ornithology #UKBirding #addBirder
📷Grey Heron by Edmund Fellowes/BTO
#ornithology #UKBirding #addBirder
January 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Hello from BTO England! 🐦🦆🦅 Follow us to discover BTO project updates from across the country, new #BTOScience research, upcoming events and #bird news.
📷Grey Heron by Edmund Fellowes/BTO
#ornithology #UKBirding #addBirder
📷Grey Heron by Edmund Fellowes/BTO
#ornithology #UKBirding #addBirder
Where are the BTO Cuckoos now? 🤔 10 Cuckoos are in Africa, Cuach Torc seems to be heading south once more after his visit to Germany, and we’ve sadly had to say goodbye to Trent. Follow their journeys ➡️ www.bto.org/cuckoos 🌍 #BTOScience #Ornithology
September 25, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Where are the BTO Cuckoos now? 🤔 10 Cuckoos are in Africa, Cuach Torc seems to be heading south once more after his visit to Germany, and we’ve sadly had to say goodbye to Trent. Follow their journeys ➡️ www.bto.org/cuckoos 🌍 #BTOScience #Ornithology
Volunteers contribute a huge amount of data for #BTOScience. We wouldn’t be able to cover the survey areas and gather the information we do without them. Thank you very much to our volunteers! #VolunteersWeek
June 7, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Volunteers contribute a huge amount of data for #BTOScience. We wouldn’t be able to cover the survey areas and gather the information we do without them. Thank you very much to our volunteers! #VolunteersWeek
Wowzers! Just arrived from @_BTO this superb Dafila Scott pastel of Greater Scaup, our lucky dip in the #Red67 artwork draw supporting #BTOscience and #RSPB @Natures_Voice. Well chufffed 😀
December 8, 2024 at 3:10 AM
Wowzers! Just arrived from @_BTO this superb Dafila Scott pastel of Greater Scaup, our lucky dip in the #Red67 artwork draw supporting #BTOscience and #RSPB @Natures_Voice. Well chufffed 😀
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. ☀️
July 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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. ☀️