For young bird enthusiasts looking to visit one of the British and Irish Bird Observatories this year, we’re providing a number of grants to support your visit.🐦 Discover how to apply 👉 bto.org/ybov Applications for 2024 will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 12 May.

BTO highlighting #IntergenerationalWeek and the critical connection between our phenomenal long-standing volunteers and amazing new and youth volunteers and the future of an organisation we all love ❤️

Have you seen my animated bird guide yet? Just letting you know that Episode 03 'LOOK' will be out next Wednesday 1st May. Fact checked by the lovely BTO and supported by Leica Camera UK . Watch the episodes here youtube.com/@what_bird_is_…

Pleased to say that I recently recorded some episodes of BBC Radio 4 Tweet of the Day! The first episode will be airing this Sunday at 08:58. 🎉

Bore da Grasshopper warblers everywhere at the moment - never seen so many on Cors Dyfi...

A British Ringed Plover may 'migrate' less than a mile each year but some of its cousins leave NE Africa in April and might not arrive on Russian breeding sites until June: wadertales.wordpress.com/2018/01/25/wel… Research by Pavel Tomkovich et al in Wader Study #waders #shorebirds #ornithology

For our younger wildlife and bird fans. Lovely ebooks on garden birds, raptors, bird beaks and kingfishers etc. livingworldeducation.com/explorers-uk

Information about the current rookeries survey. There’s still time if you’re quick and want to take part. lanius.org.uk/rookeries24/

It's time to get your peepers out and LOOK! Birds can be tricky to spot. In Episode 03 we learn some tips on how to find them. We look for movement, we scan rooftops looking for their shape & we look for clues birds have left behind. Watch episode 03 here youtu.be/jwkdnu3AoQU

Applications are now open for the Young Leaders Course at Cameron’s Cottage in the New Forest for 18-24 year olds. It’s FREE to attend and is taking place from 13-16 August. Discover more and apply ➡️ bit.ly/_YoungLeaders #BTOYouth @cameron_b_trust

Important notices for SOS members: In case you are not already aware, the door code for the Members' Hides at Venus Pool has recently been changed; please refer to your membership card for the new code.

The passion in Parliament Square right now is ELECTRIC.    People from all walks of life, united by nature.    Politicians, it’s time to wake up. Nature must be made a priority. #RestoreNatureNow

Tomorrow is Election Day! Don't forget to head to the polls and cast your vote. Together, we can make a difference for our wildlife and wild places. #NatureCantWait

As it's #SwiftAwarenessWeek my next episode of my Animated Bird guide 'Swift, Swallow, House Martin' will be released next Wednesday here youtube.com/@what_bird_is_… . I'll also be doing a special screening at Global Birdfair 1pm on Sunday at the Young conservationists hub Osprey Leadership Foundation

Discover Swift migration patterns and the challenges they face that may be contributing to their decline from BTO Senior Research Ecologist Chris ➡️ bit.ly/4cr7ftN #swifts #SwiftAwarenessWeek

🚨 Event Alert! Are you interested in bones? Join us for this 2-day workshop led by Ric Morris focusing on how to identify skulls and bones found during field surveys. 📅 Date: 16-17 Nov 2024 🕘 Time: 10:00 - 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Preston Montford buff.ly/3y8ZslA

WeBS is great for beginners to birdwatching as you don't have to know bird songs or calls, just the ability to identify common waterbirds. It’s very satisfying! There’s always space for new Wetland Bird Survey counters. Click on the link or, for local info, DM us 🙂 bto.org/our-science/pr…

Time to get your erasers out ... In a major taxonomic shake-up, redpolls are to be lumped into a single species, it has been announced. Full story here: bit.ly/3ScmQFp

The #SchoolHolidays have begun. Parents, we see you.

📢We're hiring! We're looking for a Senior Ecologist and a (Senior) Planning and Biodiversity Officer to help us deliver vital work protecting nature across our urban landscape. If you're passionate about nature's recovery, click to apply by 16th August: careers.bbcwildlife.org.uk