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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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Eric Simms display at the Nunnery, by Cressida Hay
Cressida Hay
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Getting to know Eric Simms at the BTO Archives

29 Nov 2024

BTO volunteer Cressida Hay recounts her time gaining work experience in the BTO Archives.

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Pink-footed Geese by Edmund Fellowes / BTO
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BirdTrack migration blog (20–27 September)

Last weekend it was the westerly winds that affected the northern half of the UK, and brought in the star bird of the week with a Tennessee Warbler on Fair Isle, Shetland on 15 September. Other rare migrants recorded on BirdTrack from across the Atlantic included Long-billed Dowitcher, which was seen on North Ronaldsay, Orkney and at Dawlish Warren, Devon from 13 September.

20 Sep 2024

Swifts, by Philip Croft / BTO
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BirdTrack migration blog (26 April–2 May)

Last week’s blog predicted the possible early arrival of Bee-eaters in the UK. Sadly, the only individual recorded was a bird found dead in a Dorset garden. Continuing the theme, Bee-eaters are still moving in strength through southern Europe. The weather forecast for the next week promises favourable conditions for the arrival of birds from the south and south-east, and Bee-eaters are likely to be among them.

26 Apr 2024

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