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The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is the UK's leading charity working with volunteers to improve our knowledge of birds through monitoring and research.

Thetford, Norfolk, UK
Vrijeme pridruživanja: travanj 2009.

Medijski sadržaj

  1. prije 6 sati

    All our online surveys, including , , and , will be offline tomorrow for maintenance. You won't be able to enter or access data from 9am till 5.30pm. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  2. prije 14 sati

    Newly published research from BTO considers how to build for bats in an ever urbanising world:

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  3. prije 15 sati

    The Young Bird Observatory Volunteers programme supports under-21s looking to volunteer at Bird Observatories. Last year, went to and had an amazing time. This year, it could be you! Read about Louis' experiences and apply at

  4. 3. velj

    The latest population estimates for UK birds have just been published in . have produced a handy summary of the paper, with all of the key facts and figures.

  5. 3. velj

    Will you be aged 12-17 in May and are you passionate about birds? Then sign up for our Bird Camp! From ringing to nest recording, we'll cover all the different ways we study birds, and we'll be glamping in The Nunnery's grounds. Find out more and apply at

  6. 3. velj

    Ever wondered which are the UK's most common breeding birds? The latest assessment has just been published. In addition to this smart infographic, a glossy summary of the key results is available on the website:

  7. 2. velj

    Have you always wanted to improve your bird ID skills? Join us for a residential course in Devon to learn how to identify coastal waterbirds, waders and much more. Book your place at .

  8. 31. sij

    We all know the weather has an effect on birds, but how can you anticipate this? reveals how reading the weather can help you forecast which birds may show up on our shores. Read the BTO News article here:

  9. 31. sij

    From Swallows to Turtle Doves; several species stuck around for the winter this year, including Swift! A Common Swift was seen during the afternoon of 1st Jan at Marloes Mere, Pembrokeshire, when most of its species are wintering in Africa.

  10. 31. sij

    Thanks to the hard work of volunteers, we know how our birds are affected by weather events: the "Beast from the East" had devastating impacts on species like Goldcrest and Kingfisher. Read the report:

  11. 31. sij

    Do you think is right? Will Glossy Ibis be one of the next birds to join the resident breeding bird list? Let us know what you think!

  12. 31. sij

    Or will it be the Zitting Cisticola? This little brown bird may well start showing up more regularly in our southern counties as it moves upward from southern Europe and Africa.

  13. 31. sij

    We need people to help us survey egrets and other species to maintain population estimates. You can participate as a citizen scientist in surveys like and the Heronries Census. Find out how at

  14. 31. sij

    Bluethroats could be the next colourful addition to Britain's bird lists. The robin-like species can either have red or white in its throat, depending on whether you're looking at the Red-spotted or White-spotted subspecies.

  15. 31. sij

    The last egret you might see is the Great White Egret. Their population is estimated at around 70 birds, but again this is likely to already have been exceeded. So how do you tell them apart from the others? Find out:

  16. 31. sij

    Now you know what egrets look like, do you know what they sound like? Their beautiful plumage isn't quite reflected by their sound. Described by staff as "guttural, horrible gargling", it is not likely to win a prize for best bird song...

  17. 31. sij

    Chris predicted them and here they are: Cattle Egrets. Their official population estimate is approx. 65 birds, but they are expanding rapidly so these numbers are likely out of date. Learn more about this species:

  18. 31. sij

    Little Egrets are our most common egret in the UK, and can be found in wetlands and along waterways. Their pure white plumage sure makes them stand out. Do you see Little Egrets near you?

  19. 31. sij

    With ants making up a large part of their diet, Green Woodpeckers will be affected by changing ant populations. You can often see these birds on lawns, picking at ants with their long tongues.

  20. 31. sij

    Thanks to the people who took part in , we can now map the distribution of ants in the UK, and see it widely matches to their known preference of warmer weather. What influence will climate change have on their distribution?

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