Bird
Observatories – with which these islands are well-served – have
played a major role in ornithology, especially in the study
of migration and bird movements. The Bird
Observatories Council (BOC) was formed in 1970 as a forum
for discussion between observatories and the BTO and to undertake
research projects. The observatories are primarily concerned
with the study of bird movements and migration. The work involves
detailed daily censusing and ringing of migrants as well as
observing sea-bird movements. Visitors to observatories can
get involved in some of these studies and thus make a valuable
contribution to their work.
Most observatories offer basic
overnight accommodation at a reasonable cost. Bookings should
be made in advance since at certain times of the year they
can be fully booked.
For further information on any of the Bird Observatories
shown on the map please contact ringing@bto.org.
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