Species in the table that are marked with an asterisk are ones for which we particularly wish to encourage more monitoring because although they are common we receive relatively few records for them.

BTO research has been central to the whole 'farmland bird story', from identifying declines, through diagnosing causes to designing solutions to this conservation issue. The chief policy response and ...

A striking, large relative of the Moorhen, Western Swamphen breeds in southern Europe. Normally quite sedentary in habits, this is an extremely rare visitor to Britain. The species was added to the ...

Encompassing grace and power, the familiar Mute Swan can be seen all year round on suitable waterbodies. The large size and bright white plumage make adult Mute Swans unmistakeable. They can be ...

Baillie, S.R. & McCulloch, M.N. 1993. Modelling the survival rates of passerines ringing during the breeding season from national ringing and recovery data. Birkhduser Verlag, Basel ...

Breeding waders are among the most threatened of European bird species and the focus of a suite of conservation interventions, such as the improvement of grassland nesting habitats, and the protection ...

A close relative of the Common Crossbill, Scottish Crossbill is only separated by its large bill and deeper call. The Scottish Crossbill is a controversial bird. Some authorities claim that it is just ...

Hawkes, R.W., Mason, L.R., Conway, G.J., Siriwardena, G.M., Grice, P.V., Cole, A.J. & Peach, W.J. 2025. Landscape context influences efficacy of protected areas and ...

Johnston, D.T., Atkinson, P.W., Leech, E.I., Burton, N.H.K., Humphreys, E.M., Robinson, R.A., Blackburn, J.R., Blackburn, A.C., Brides, K., Boland, H., Burke, B ...

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We have a broad range of participation opportunities - you can get involved in your garden, urban greenspace, at wetland sites or while out exploring Scotland's wilder places. Find a full list of ...

Project Owl was a set of interrelated research and associated engagement activities on our nation’s owls primarily during 2018 and 2019 with some aspects ongoing. With your help, we set out to learn ...