We’re saddened to hear the news of the passing of Jim Flegg. As well as being a former BTO Director, Jim was a passionate ornithologist, author and TV presenter, but it was his kind-hearted, helpful nature that made him a valued colleague and friend. Jim will be greatly missed…

⭐ Exciting new #BTOYouth event Bird ID by Sight & Song in Brighton🐦🦆 Open to all 16 to 25-year-olds and FREE to attend. 😃 Discover more info and future upcoming events ➡️ bit.ly/bto-youth-even… #YoungNaturalists

To improve the collection of more representative and robust #seabird data, we have published a new Seabird Monitoring Programme sampling strategy - bit.ly/SMP_samplingst…

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(1/2) The weather in much of the UK finally seems to be warming up, which is definitely a bonus! If you survey a BBS square, why not consider signing up to do extra visits to your square to survey butterflies, as part of the Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey? (WCBS)

Job opportunity📢 Are you based in Lincolnshire and able to conduct farmland bird surveys between April & June? We're looking for Temporary Fieldworkers with good farmland bird ID skills for a short-term contract. Discover more ➡️ bit.ly/3UE1zpS
📝Closing date: 10th May

Birds can be tricky to spot. In ‘LOOK’, Episode 03 of my animated bird guide 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

Wrens are often heard before they’re seen & are known for their loud song. 🐦 If you like listening & watching birds in your garden, you can help #BTOScience by recording sightings for Garden BirdWatch ➡️ bit.ly/_GBW #InternationalDawnChorusDay

🎥 © Nick M / BTO

It’s all about Cuckoos right now as birds are arriving back to the UK. 😀 Thanks to Mark for sharing these brilliant photos! Have you heard or seen one yet?

📷 Cuckoo © Mark Sturman

Spotted Flycatchers incoming😀 Although not as numerous as they once were, this species should arrive in numbers according to this week’s BirdTrack migration blog. Also discover how weather may have influenced the #BTOCuckoos migration. Have a read➡️ bit.ly/4dlhpwV

Are you taking part in #BigRiverWatch this weekend? 🔍 Rivers are a vital habitat for many species & if you enjoyed your survey, why not sign up to our Waterways Breeding Birds Survey too? 🦆 Discover how to get involved ➡️ bto.org/our-science/pr…

📷 Dipper © Sarah Kelman / BTO

Sayaan passed through an incredible 21 countries since leaving the UK on 19 June 2023. 😮🌍 He is now back Knepp Wilding where he was tagged. The last leg of his journey took him across Normandy and over The Channel where he arrived in Worthing.

📽️ Video of Sayaan's migration

There are only a few days left to apply for the position of Youth Rep in NI!
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to inspire others while developing your own skills with the support of the BTO team, it's well worth getting involved!
Visit bit.ly/BTOYouth for more info

(1/2) It’s 1 May, which means that the Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey (WCBS) season has officially begun! Breeding Bird Survey volunteers can make optional, additional visits to their squares to survey butterflies, odonata and a range of other invertebrates.

Don’t forget to catch up with the latest episode of Birds of the Urban Jungle!

Focussing on the Great Crested Grebe and their stunning courtship display 💃🏼

Watch here: youtu.be/2rZgBmOgkhI?si…

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