(1/) This week’s mammal population trend from Breeding Bird Survey data is for Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus). This species, which is mainly active at dawn and dusk, has declined by 68% across the UK since 1995, when mammal recording on BBS squares became an option for surveyors.

1/ #BOUsci24 #Poster2 Bringing back the ko’ko’: A look at translocating an experimental population on Rota Insights and lessons from 30 years of post-release monitoring by the Guam Department of Agriculture’s Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources. tinyurl.com/5ya5efyy

Its time for #BOUsci24 : Avian #conservationtranslocations: reinforcements to #reintroductions to #rewilding! Natural England and #ESRT collaborate on key reports and aim to promote responsible practices with the English Code in #Poster2 for example: linkedin.com/company/englan…

1/6 #BOUsci24 #Sesh6 | White Stork Project aims to restore a self-sustaining free-living white stork population in England, ignite the public’s passion for wildlife and provide local socio-economic benefits whitestorkproject.org #rewilding #reintroduction #ornithology

1/6 #BOUsci24 #SESH6 The Osprey suffered extensive historical declines throughout Western Europe due to human persecution, and has been slow to recolonise following greater protections due to high rates of natal philopatry and conspecific attraction.

Very cool talk by Brittany Maxted Birds of Poole Harbour about Osprey translocation! Really nice to see CJ7 feature in a more scientific context, given that she is basically an Osprey celebrity on this platform. 💚 (It's not normal how invested I am in this bird) #BOUsci24

1/ #BOUsci24 #SESH6 #ornithology #Conservation translocations (CT) are potentially complex and transformative programmes within unique socio-ecological systems. CTs can face diverse challenges e.g. effective consideration of socio-political and ecological elements in a system.

🦅 Imagine standing on a misty shoreline, watching as a white-tailed eagle soars overhead with its impressive 2.5 metre wingspan. These apex predators help bring stability to wetlands, regulating wildlife populations and boosting biodiversity. Learn more wwt.org.uk/news-and-stori…

1/4 #BOUsci24 #Break The critically endangered kuaka/Whenua Hou diving petrel are restricted to a single dune system. Facing threats from light pollution, erosion and climate change, #translocation offers hope - but petrels must be hand-reared to reset their philopatric nature

1/6 #Break #BOUsci24 Every year thousands of migratory birds from Central Asia and SE Europe visit India during winter season. In this study I am presenting bird community analysis of KCCR, a lesser-known important birding and wintering site of migratory birds.

1/25 #BOUsci24 #SESH7 Want to learn more about what goes into an avian translocation? Stay tuned for some science, partnership and fun facts about ‘alalā, the last remaining corvid of the Hawaiian islands… #ornithology📸San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Check out this interesting #BOUsci24 🧵 about headstarting #curlew and the issues that #climate change is causing #ornithology #waders

Today we have John Mallord presenting at #BOUsci24 Avian Conservation Translocations conference #Sesh7 discussing the release of White-rumped Vultures from the captive breeding population in Nepal and the role they have played in the species' conservation.

1/6 #BOUsci24 #SESH7 Some see applied and fundamental science as a “short blanket dilemma” — covering one side leaves the other exposed. But others, including myself, believe we can do both effectively. Conservation translocations are one promising example of this synergy.

Could you take over the wader reins at the exceptional Antrim Plateau? We're sad to say farewell to the amazing Katie Gibb who helped 202 young #Curlews take to the skies there during the Curlew LIFE project. 🥳 Hugely exciting chance for you to nurture a recovering population!

"The previous owner stopped farming his land 37 years ago, before the term 'rewilding' became widespread. Once-arable fields have since reverted to scrub, and young woodland is now home to wildlife including [UK Red-listed] nightingales and turtle doves" bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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“The shepherd is looking up at a large skein of whooper swans which has come from colder climes. Like geese, they fly in V-formation” (What to look for in Autumn, 1960) Artist: CF Tunnicliffe Writer: EL Grant Watson

Tonight, the Woodcock Moon rises. 🌕 Folklore whispers of Woodcocks awaiting this moonlit night to cross the seas and arrive in huge numbers on our shores. It was believed tiny Goldcrests journeyed with them— riding on their backs! Look up for the final Supermoon of the year.