Birds in Greenspaces Day is here! Let us know the birds you see today! 🐦 Comment below 😀 There’s three simple steps to take part! 1️⃣ Download the app and sign-up iOS: bit.ly/BiGSAppiOS Android: bit.ly/BiGSAppAndroid 2️⃣ Choose your greenspace 3️⃣ Record the birds you observe
Take part in our Birds in Greenspaces Day this Saturday 13 June! 🐦 Just download the app, select your greenspace and submit the birds you encounter on your visit. Sign up at www.bto.org/greenspaces
Will Rose@willrose.bsky.social · 2mo ago@btobirds.bsky.social Birds in Greenspaces day this Saturday. Get out there and record some birds! Please share! #birds
@btobirds.bsky.social Birds in Greenspaces day this Saturday. Get out there and record some birds! Please share! #birds
We’re thrilled to say that due to a swift sellout of accommodation for next month’s event at Elmley Nature Reserve, a further allocation of bell tents has now been added. More info/book: www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/04/more... Poster: @willrose.bsky.social
Yesterday was the first day that all 3 species of breeding tern could be seen at Rye Harbour. Find out more with this video by @willrose.bsky.social youtu.be/Rv1MuCIf3Q4 @sussexwildlife.bsky.social
The Breeding Terns of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
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Fantastic news! All three Terns have returned back to rye harbour!
Barry Yates@rxnature.bsky.social · 4mo agoYesterday was the first day that all 3 species of breeding tern could be seen at Rye Harbour. Find out more with this video by @willrose.bsky.social youtu.be/Rv1MuCIf3Q4 @sussexwildlife.bsky.social
Great weekend to get involved in this! Download the app and get down to your local park and spot those birds!
BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds.bsky.social · 4mo agoWhether it’s a park, sports field or cemetery we want you to tell us what #birds use your local greenspace!🐦🌳 Sign up to our Birds in Greenspaces survey at www.bto.org/greenspaces Just download the app, select your greenspace and log bird records! #UKBirding #BirdingScotland #BirdingWales
We have teamed up with the Lek It Be campaign to encourage us all to leave Capercaillie in peace (including so-called 'rogue' birds) during this breeding season. #lekitbe 1/4
Brand new episode of the podcast released today! Carolyn Robertson of the Cairngorms Capercaillie Project talks about this iconic bird and what is being done to prevent a second UK extinction #lekitbe
Episode 42: Carolyn Robertson
Joining Kit is very special guest, Carolyn Robertson, Nature Manager at the Cairngorms National Park Authority, helping to look after some of our most cherished habitats and species. She is also the…
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Calling all Loveable Rogues! Help us spread the word that rogue birds need love too with our new rogue caper shirt. All profits donated to the #lekitbe campaign. FREE POSTAGE THIS WEEKEND! 4/4 golden-grenades-collective.teemill.com/collection/n...
Almost 10 years since I got away with this… goldengrenades.com/birding-and-...
Birding and Blagging
Back in May 2017 I somehow blagged my way into Birdwatching magazine as the guest on their Back Chat page. I still don’t know how I got away with it, even if they did edit down some of my gull…
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What better way is there to spend the Easter 🐣 🐣🐣 weekend than birdwatching, and hopefully finding and recording rare breeding birds to help their conservation? There’s lots to look for in April, so here’s some ideas from RBBP Secretary @markaeaton.bsky.social #ornithology #UKbirding
The @btobirds.bsky.social Birds in Greenspaces is now live. Loved working on this wonderful citizen science project to help us learn more about birds in the pockets of green in between our urban environments. Sign up and grab the brand new app here www.bto.org/get-involved...
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds.bsky.social · 5mo agoHave you signed up for our Birds in Greenspaces project yet? ➡️ www.bto.org/greenspaces Starting 1 April, we'd love to know the birds that use your local greenspaces, whether it’s a single species record or complete list, so we can discover their importance for nature and people. 🌳 🪶
I’ve been testing this app and it’s brilliant and so easy to use. You even get an animated treat when you login! Tell your friends!🐦⬛ #birds 🪶
BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds.bsky.social · 4mo agoWhether it’s a park, sports field or cemetery we want you to tell us what #birds use your local greenspace!🐦🌳 Sign up to our Birds in Greenspaces survey at www.bto.org/greenspaces Just download the app, select your greenspace and log bird records! #UKBirding #BirdingScotland #BirdingWales
"The project is open to people of all ages and experience levels, across the UK "
Will Rose@willrose.bsky.social · 5mo agoMade a little intro to the @btobirds.bsky.social Birds in Greenspaces project that starts in April . It’s a fantastic opportunity to get out there and record all the birds we see in those pockets of green in between the urban areas a lot of us live in. Sign up here #birds www.bto.org/get-involved...
Have you signed up for our Birds in Greenspaces project yet? ➡️ www.bto.org/greenspaces Starting 1 April, we'd love to know the birds that use your local greenspaces, whether it’s a single species record or complete list, so we can discover their importance for nature and people. 🌳 🪶
I’ve been lucky enough to have been testing this app and it’s absolutely fantastic. Sign up to get involved
BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds.bsky.social · 5mo agoHave you signed up for our Birds in Greenspaces project yet? ➡️ www.bto.org/greenspaces Starting 1 April, we'd love to know the birds that use your local greenspaces, whether it’s a single species record or complete list, so we can discover their importance for nature and people. 🌳 🪶
Made a little intro to the @btobirds.bsky.social Birds in Greenspaces project that starts in April . It’s a fantastic opportunity to get out there and record all the birds we see in those pockets of green in between the urban areas a lot of us live in. Sign up here #birds www.bto.org/get-involved...
Not long to go now until the Birds in Greenspaces survey starts on 1 April! Sign up to take part at www.bto.org/greenspaces This is a UK-wide survey open to all, whether you are an experienced birder or new to nature!
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About Birds in GreenspacesBirds in Greenspaces is a new, UK-wide citizen science survey of birds that use our public-access greenspaces. These spaces play many important roles for both birds and peopl...
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Nic Wilson@nicwilson.bsky.social · 5mo agoCan't wait to get involved in @btobirds.bsky.social's (British Trust for Ornithology) #Birds in Greenspaces from 1 Apr-30 June: a new UK-wide citizen science survey of birds that use public access greenspaces such as parks, churchyards & school/playing fields.🧵1/2 Pls share & join in🙏 #nearbynature
Thought I might bring my poster for the @caughtbytheriver.bsky.social weekend at #elmleynaturereserve to life. Looks a fantastic lineup! Tickets here www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/03/tick... #birds🪶
Tickets are now on sale for our May weekend event at Elmley Nature Reserve. Find them here on the site along with further lineup, accommodation and travel info: www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/03/tick... Poster: @willrose.bsky.social
Excited to create a poster for this wonderful event. @caughtbytheriver.bsky.social weekend at Elmley Nature Reserve. What a combination 🌿🌿🌿 Tickets on sale on Monday
Caught by the River@caughtbytheriver.bsky.social · 5mo agoWe're thrilled to invite you to a very special event on the Elmley Nature Reserve this May www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/03/a-ca... Tickets go on sale via our homepage this coming Monday, 9th March, at 3pm, along with further lineup, accommodation and travel details. Poster: @willrose.bsky.social
Spring is Go! The @btobirds.bsky.social Green spaces app coming this spring. Have you taken a look at the starter pack? Sign up to be the first to hear about the new app for recording birds in our Green spaces. Loved designing this. www.bto.org/get-involved...
Spring is Go! The @btobirds.bsky.social Green spaces app coming this spring. Have you taken a look at the starter pack? Sign up to be the first to hear about the new app for recording birds in our Green spaces. Loved designing this. www.bto.org/get-involved...
Very excited to reveal that my Woodpigeon design will be the icon for the brand new @btobirds.bsky.social Birds in Greenspaces app coming soon!
BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds.bsky.social · 5mo ago📢 Our new Birds in Greenspaces app icon is … the Woodpigeon! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who voted, here’s how the top birds scored. 1️⃣ Woodpigeon – 802 votes. 2️⃣ Goldfinch – 749 votes. 3️⃣ Pied Wagtail – 549 votes. 🎨 Artwork by Will Rose
📢 Our new Birds in Greenspaces app icon is … the Woodpigeon! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who voted, here’s how the top birds scored. 1️⃣ Woodpigeon – 802 votes. 2️⃣ Goldfinch – 749 votes. 3️⃣ Pied Wagtail – 549 votes. 🎨 Artwork by Will Rose
Voting closes Feb 15th! Which bird do you LOVE?❤️
BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds.bsky.social · 6mo ago✨ Vote for your favourite bird image! ✨ We need you to pick our new Birds in Greenspaces icon for our brand-new mobile phone app! Vote here ➡️ bit.ly/VoteBiGsIcon Will it be the Goldfinch, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Pied Wagtail, Green Woodpecker or Chaffinch? 🤔 Voting closes on 15 February.
It's such a tough choice! Vote for your favourite icon for our Birds in Greenspaces app. Cast your vote here ➡️ bit.ly/VoteBiGsIcon
BIRDS IN GREENSPACES APP ICON POLL
Help us to choose our icon for our brand-new mobile phone app, launching soon! Voting closes 15th Feburary 2026. This poll is anonymous. Illustrations by Will Rose. This project has been funded by ...
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Will Rose@willrose.bsky.social · 6mo agoI’m hearing a lot of wagtail votes. Which is your favourite? I’m still somewhere between wood pigeon and goldfinch !