This Sunday is the final Core Count of the 2023/24 WeBS year! If you haven't done so already, do submit your data for the year as soon as possible. BTO RSPB Science JNCC

Today is the June Priority Core Count date and the final count of the 2023/24 WeBS year!

We're interested in knowing of any decent sized moulting flocks of Mandarin. Please keep an eye out and let Will Smith / me know know...

When we started our colour-marking study of the UK's naturalised Barnacle Goose population, we didn't think they would roam as much as they have! Watch till the end...

By taking part in the Winter Gull Survey this September, you'll aid the understanding of gull movements throughout Autumn & help to better inform conservation efforts 🌍➡️Visit bto.org/wings to learn more, sign up & find gull roost sites in your area. #WinGS_UK Wetland Bird Survey

This Sunday, 21st, marks the first Priority Core Count date of the 2024/25 WeBS year! And what better way to mark it than to refresh your wader ID skills by attending the two-part virtual Wader ID course from the BTO training team. Find out more information below 👇

Happy New WeBS Year! 🥳 Today is the first Priority Core Count Sunday of the 2024/25 WeBS year! So let's get out and count our wetland birds. ☀️ BTO RSPB Science JNCC

Wetland Bird Survey BTO RSPB Science JNCC Still a vacancy for a counter for Ferrybridge to Camp Road on The Fleet. One Sunday morning per month. Parking permit available for Ferrybridge car park during duration of the count.

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…

Check out these events that our Engagement team will be carrying out in Nottinghamshire in Aug & Sept! ⬇️They will also be covering how to take part in our survey, as well as Waterbird ID, all in time for the core winter period of WeBS counting (which runs from Sept to March).

We have a Wader ID course for our supporters in Scotland too! Running virtually on the 28th August and 4th September - book your place here ⬇️

*CLOSING THIS WED* Help us predict bird flu risk - we are looking for someone with excellent geospatial statistical modelling/machine learning skills to model WeBS data, part of a project investigating impact/circulation of HPAI viruses in bird populations within GB. FT, 12 month

If you’re in the East Midlands & would like to find out how to take part in the Wetland Bird Survey Wetland Bird Survey, sign up for one of our sessions in Nottinghamshire over the weekend of 31 August & 1 September. More details here ➡️ bto.org/community/even…

📢 New role supporting #GSMP_UK, Wetland Bird Survey, Breeding Bird Surveys, and more within the BTO Surveys Team. Join us in our beautiful Norfolk office. If you have a keen eye for detail, are confident with data and spreadsheets, and diligent with processes, apply now! ➡️bto.org/jobs

As waders are now returning to our shores as part of the autumn migration, August is a key time to record their age assessments! So if you are confident in adding age assessments to this month's Core Count, guidance can be found here - bit.ly/3TvmYyZ

Today is the WeBS August Core Count Priority date! Let's get pit amd enjoy the sun and our wetland birds! RSPB Science JNCC BTO

Our training team will be delivering three two-part Waterbird ID course in September! This is a great course for any WeBS counter looking to brush up their ID skills or anyone who needs a little more confidence before taking on a WeBS site. Sign up below! ⬇️

We love these stamps from Jersey Post and Jersey Birds!

The Autumn count for this year's Winter Gull Survey is around the corner! There are plenty of sites to choose from across the UK! Get involved this September 29th and help with essential monitoring 🌍➡️Visit bto.org/wings to learn more and sign up. #WinGS_UK