Breeding Bird Surveys

@BBS_birds

The UK Breeding Bird Survey & Waterways Breeding Bird Survey; monitoring bird species with skilled volunteers. A @_BTO, @JNCC_UK & @RSPBScience Partnership.

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Joined November 2016

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Breeding Bird Surveys@BBS_birds · May 15

Falling finch numbers, fading farmland birds, declining Dippers & vanishing Cuckoo calls in England are worrying findings from the 2024 Breeding Bird Survey report out now➡️bto.org/bbs-results @JNCC_UK @RSPBScience @_BTO #Ornithology

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Spurn Bird Observatory@spurnbirdobs · Jul 21

🚨 MIGFEST 2025 IS SOLD OUT! 🚨 Huge thanks to everyone who’s grabbed a ticket! 🎟️ Already got your entry ticket? You can still book camping, lectures, BBQ & masterclasses via the shop. ⚠️ Please note: These add-ons are only available to ticketholders.

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Wetland Bird Survey@WeBS_UK · 5 h

First up on #WeBSSpeciesSpotlight... Black-tailed Godwit 🎉 Black-tailed Godwits are most common in Spring/Autumn as they move from their breeding grounds in Iceland to winter in Britain, Ireland, France and Portugal🌍 Find out more at bto.org/learn/about-bi… 🪶

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Wetland Bird Survey@WeBS_UK · Jul 25

📢 Looking for counters for WeBS Low Tide Count at Breydon Water this winter (November-February) ❄️ ✉️If you are interested in taking part, please email [email protected] Find out more about WeBS Low Tide Counts ⬇️ bto.org/get-involved/v…

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Wetland Bird Survey@WeBS_UK · Jul 23

Are you a beginner birder in Fife who can count the birds at this urban pond, which hasn’t been counted since 2020? If you think you can help please contact us via the "Contact the Local Organiser" button at app.bto.org/websonline/sit… #WeBSSiteInsight #YourWeBSJourney

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Breeding Bird Surveys@BBS_birds · Jul 22

Thanks so much to Rob Foster for sending us these images of a smart male Whinchat that he encountered on one of his BBS squares in the Pennines this year. Find out more about this species here: bto.org/learn/about-bi… @_BTO @JNCC_UK @RSPBScience

BBS_birds's tweet image. Thanks so much to Rob Foster for sending us these images of a smart male Whinchat that he encountered on one of his BBS squares in the Pennines this year. Find out more about this species here: bto.org/learn/about-bi… @_BTO @JNCC_UK @RSPBScience

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Butterfly Conservation 🦋@savebutterflies · Jul 17

The Gatekeeper took the top spot in last year’s Big Butterfly Count with 190,413 records 🥇 Will it be number 1 again this year? Find out by taking part in the #BigButterflyCount from tomorrow! Get ready 👉 bigbutterflycount.org 📷: Liam Richardson

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Breeding Bird Surveys@BBS_birds · Jul 11

Our final #DragonflyWeek species focus is Four-Spotted Chaser: british-dragonflies.org.uk/species/four-s… Look out for it whilst you take part in the Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey on your BBS square! @_BTO @JNCC_UK @RSPBScience @BDSdragonflies #DragonflyWeek

BBS_birds's tweet image. Our final #DragonflyWeek species focus is Four-Spotted Chaser: british-dragonflies.org.uk/species/four-s… Look out for it whilst you take part in the Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey on your BBS square! @_BTO @JNCC_UK @RSPBScience @BDSdragonflies #DragonflyWeek

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Breeding Bird Surveys@BBS_birds · Jul 9

Another dragonfly that you may encounter whilst taking part in the Wider Countryside Butterfly Society on your BBS square is Brown Hawker: british-dragonflies.org.uk/species/brown-… @_BTO @JNCC_UK @RSPBScience @BDSdragonflies #DragonflyWeek

BBS_birds's tweet image. Another dragonfly that you may encounter whilst taking part in the Wider Countryside Butterfly Society on your BBS square is Brown Hawker: british-dragonflies.org.uk/species/brown-… @_BTO @JNCC_UK @RSPBScience @BDSdragonflies #DragonflyWeek

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Breeding Bird Surveys@BBS_birds · Jul 7

This #DragonflyWeek, find out more about the Emperor Dragonfly, which you can record on your BBS square as part of the Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey: british-dragonflies.org.uk/species/empero… @_BTO @JNCC_UK @RSPBScience @BDSdragonflies

BBS_birds's tweet image. This #DragonflyWeek, find out more about the Emperor Dragonfly, which you can record on your BBS square as part of the Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey: british-dragonflies.org.uk/species/empero… @_BTO @JNCC_UK @RSPBScience @BDSdragonflies

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BirdTrack@BirdTrack · Jul 4

Advance warning that certain areas of the BTO website will be unavailable this weekend, including 'My BTO', and event and membership registration. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. BirdTrack will still be available at app.bto.org/birdtrack/ or via the mobile app

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Breeding Bird Surveys@BBS_birds · Jul 4

It's the end of another season, thank you for all of those BBS visits! This weekend, MyBTO will be down for maintenance, but you can still enter your data by going straight to BBS Online: app.bto.org/bbs/public/log…. If you have any problems, please email us on [email protected].

BBS_birds's tweet image. It's the end of another season, thank you for all of those BBS visits! This weekend, MyBTO will be down for maintenance, but you can still enter your data by going straight to BBS Online: app.bto.org/bbs/public/log…. If you have any problems, please email us on bbs@bto.org.

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UK Seabird Monitoring Programme@smp_seabirds · Jul 4

⚠️ Advance warning that this weekend certain areas of the BTO website will be unavailable. This includes 'My BTO', and event and membership registration. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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RSPB@Natures_Voice · Jul 4

We've shared some incredible facts & photos for #SwiftAwarenessWeek so far. But these special birds are threatened. Since 1995, there's been a 60% decline in their numbers. 🚨 Protecting Swift nesting sites & food sources is critical if they're to survive. 📷 @CarlBovisNature

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Wetland Bird Survey@WeBS_UK · Jul 3

Are you a birder on the Isle of Wight who can count Sandown Levels, which hasn’t been counted since 2019? If you think you can help please contact us via the "Contact the Local Organiser" button at app.bto.org/websonline/sit… #WeBSSiteInsight #YourWeBSJourney

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Breeding Bird Surveys@BBS_birds · Jul 3

Now that the BBS & WBBS survey season is over, we would like to thank all of our volunteers for their time and effort this year! We are going to have a break from posting for a while, so see you soon. @_BTO @JNCC_UK @RSPBScience

BBS_birds's tweet image. Now that the BBS &amp; WBBS survey season is over, we would like to thank all of our volunteers for their time and effort this year! We are going to have a break from posting for a while, so see you soon. @_BTO @JNCC_UK @RSPBScience

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Spurn Bird Observatory@spurnbirdobs · Jul 1

Amira shares what #MigFest means to her as a young birder — from youth-led walks and ringing demos to connecting with people who share the same passion for birds. MigFest is a weekend where young voices matter. 🗓️ 12–14 September 🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/3T5Q9Ks @BTO_YOUTH

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UKBMS Live Data@UKBMSLive · Jul 1

Today is the start of the Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey! This volunteer scheme monitors butterflies across 1900 random squares in the UK. The core survey runs from now until the end of August, providing crucial data on butterflies. Get involved ⬇️ buff.ly/YLnZSVB

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