Read the annual report of the Seabird Monitoring Programme, a BTO / JNCC / RSPB publication about the abundance and productivity of breeding seabird species in Britain and Ireland from 1986 to 2023.

Breeds in a wide range of open habitats including tundra, steppe, bogs, dunes, moorland, heathland, young plantations and more occasionally in crops. Can be nomadic, with population peaks coinciding ...

Breeds in open habitats, such as farmland. Resident and largely sedentary in habits. In excess of 4,000 breeding pairs. Green-listed Bird of Conservation Concern. The Barn Owl is a species of open ...

The Welsh Red Kite population is currently undergoing rapid growth, following a historic decline driven by persecution. Wind turbines represent a modern threat to Red Kites, causing additional ...

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The Little Owl is a species of open country, favouring lowland habitats such as farmland, parkland and orchards. Introduced from the Continent during the latter part of the 19th century, the species ...

Being largely nocturnal in their habits, owls face a different set of challenges to many other predatory birds. In addition to their excellent vision, hunting owls also rely on their sense of hearing ...

Although in general there is not a strong signal that climate change is causing a sufficient mismatch between avian predators and their insect prey, such as caterpillars, flies and other insects, to..

Join us for some relaxed coastal birdwatching, plus a chat about gull identification and the upcoming Winter Gull Survey. Whether you’re new to birdwatching or more experienced, come along to learn ...

The training will consist of two weekly online modules, complemented by supported self-study exercises which will be provided after each session. The training will be run by BTO Scotland staff members ...