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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. The Winter Gull Survey collects information …
About BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
About BTO. We are a non-governmental, non-campaigning organisation focused on securing the future for birds and nature. We use our science, monitoring and data to inform good environmental decisions and inspire others with the wonder of birds.
Governance and Accounts | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
How BTO is governed Our Patron. His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, became Patron of the BTO in 2020, assuming the patronage from His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh who held the role for over 30 years.. The patronage reflects the close alignment between two of The Prince of Wales's long-standing areas of interest– supporting communities to protect their natural environment for ...
BTO Youth - British Trust for Ornithology
Our strategy. At BTO Youth, keeping young people safe and empowering their voices is at the core of all we do. The BTO Youth Engagement Strategy 2023–2028 is written and implemented by the Youth Advisory Panel.
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News Winter waterbird numbers shift in a warming climate. Data from the newly published edition of Waterbirds in the UK provide further evidence that wintering ducks, geese, swans and waders are adapting to climate change by altering their migration. 25 Apr 2024
Our science | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
BTO science covers two important aspects: monitoring and research. We coordinate over 60,000 dedicated volunteers to collect biological data through our surveys, many of which are run in partnership with other key conservation bodies like the RSPB and JNCC.. Decades of monitoring have allowed us to build robust, long-term datasets …
2 British Trust for Ornithology BTO studies the bird populations in the UK with data collected by of tens of thousands of volunteer birdwatchers. To make sure that young people are
Projects | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
Contributions & findings. The latest Grey Heron population trends from the Heronries Census are discussed on the Grey Heron page in the BTO's BirdTrends report. The modelled annual population estimates for the UK, now spanning more than 80 years, show a long-term increase.
Publications | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
Blog BirdTrack migration blog – early spring. It may still feel like winter but for some species, the increasing temperatures and lengthening days have already kick-started spring migration, with birds starting to arrive and depart across Britain and Ireland.
BTO approach to science | BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
Our values. As an organisation, we are: Evidence-led: using our science, data and expertise to make a positive difference for birds and for people.; Inclusive: supporting, valuing and having respect for our staff and those who work with us.; Collaborative: working in partnership with individuals and organisations to achieve our collective …