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Our blog offers specialist insight and unique perspective from a wide range of BTO staff, volunteers and guest writers, giving context and inviting discussion on various aspects of our work. It includes:

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Razorbills, by Edmund Fellowes/BTO
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Prideful Paths

05 Aug 2024

Pride Month is celebrated each year in June, but BTO is working year round to become more LGBTQ+ inclusive. 

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Meadow. Luke Hawkins
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The British Patch

Luke Hawkins introduces us to his patch and explains why he loves patch birding.

11 Dec 2019

Redwings. Jonathan Heath
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Nocmig: A beginner's guide

Jonathan Heath explains how nocmigging is changing the way he views the birds around him.

08 Nov 2019

Whinchats at Kilnsea. Arjun Dutta
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BTO's Young Leaders Course

Attendees reflect on what they learned over four summer days at Spurn Observatory.

05 Aug 2019

Young Leaders Course at Spurn. Jonnie Fisk
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Gen Z and the BTO

Amy Hall discusses how BTO can better provide opportunities for the next generation of ornithologists. 

22 Nov 2019

Nightingale. Edmund Fellowes
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Unlocking the science to reveal the state of nature

David Noble takes a sober look at the latest State of Nature Report.

02 Oct 2019

Blue Tit. Peter@ stock.adobe.com
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Garden birds: to feed or not to feed?

Almost half of the households in the UK feed their garden birds. But should we? Dr Kate Plummer explores the effects of feeding on bird populations.

20 Sep 2019

Kentish Plover (by vinx83 / Adobe Stock)
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A new president, a renewed purpose?

As BTO's new president, Frank talks about his birding background and what he values about BTO

12 Aug 2019

Buzzard. Dave M Hunt (adobe stock)
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What effect might annual releases of non-native gamebirds be having on native biodiversity?

Henrietta Pringle reveals the work behind a recent paper on gamebirds and predation.

02 Jul 2019

Jay. Sarah Kelman
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General licences and BTO

Andy Clements, BTO Chief Executive, sets out BTO’s position regarding the current debate about wildlife licensing.

03 May 2019

BBS volunteers. David Tipling
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Promoting BTO science — walking the line

Can we move and inspire people with passionate, powerful communications without compromising our impartiality and scientific credentials?

01 May 2019

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