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The Nest Record Scheme
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Introduction
to the Nest Record Scheme (NRS)
 The
Nest Record Scheme (NRS) gathers vital information on
the productivity of the UK’s birds, using simple,
standardised techniques.
NRS data are analysed annually and
the results are published in the ‘Breeding
Birds in the Wider Countryside’ report along
with information on species’ abundance obtained
through other BTO monitoring schemes. Nest record data
are also used to investigate the causes of species-specific
trends in breeding success.
A species’ population size is
dependent on survival rates, movements of individuals
and levels of productivity. The NRS is able to provide
the vital evidence needed to confirm whether a species
in decline is encountering problems at the nesting stage. |
Nest recording is one of the simplest BTO
projects to take part in, so it is accessible to everyone.
It provides an ideal opportunity for you to participate in
the conservation of Britain’s birds. So, whether you
can monitor a single garden nestbox or are carrying out a
larger study, please submit your records to us.
Often the most difficult part of nest recording
is to actually find a nest! Once you have found one and identified
the species, you simply record the nest site and habitat,
before detailing the nest contents on at least two visits.
By doing so you will be making a valuable contribution to
one of the world’s foremost bird monitoring schemes.
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"On
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"Go!" |
Acknowledgements
The BTO would like to thank the network of
volunteers who take part in the Nest Record Scheme. Without
their hard work and enthusiasm the Trust would not be able
to provide this vital barometer to help monitor the health
of the UK’s breeding birds each year.
The Nest Record Scheme forms part of
the BTO’s Integrated Population Monitoring programme
and is funded by a partnership of the British Trust for Ornithology
and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (on behalf of
English Nature, Scottish Natural Heritage, the Countryside
Council for Wales, and the Environment & Heritage Service
in Northern Ireland).
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