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Whitethroat nest with four eggs by Mike Toms

The Garden Nesting Survey was first carried in 2000, thanks to the efforts of John Tully and Richard Bland. A scientific paper, reporting on the results of this work appeared in the journal Bird Study (see below).

Bland et al. (2004). This study set out to determine the numbers of birds nesting on or in houses and gardens in Great Britain. The results revealed that the number of birds nesting in built-up areas is substantially higher than previously estimated for 13 of the 21 species examined. Find out more>>>

Biodiversity loss and the UK’s birds

Biodiversity loss is one of the biggest drivers of bird population declines in the UK. Learn what we’re doing to tackle this threat to nature and how you can support our work.

Tagged Lesser Black-backed Gull. Gary Clewley

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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.

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