2009 sees the celebration of 100 years of bird ringing in Britain & Ireland, and this guide highlights some of the major achievements of the Scheme over that time. People have always been fascinated by the movements of birds, whether they be seasonal comings and goings of migrants, or local movements of our own breeding birds. Ringing has long been the best tool to answer many of these questions, from the first bird ringed (a Lapwing) in Aberdeen in 1909. Since then, over 35 million birds have been ringed by trained and licensed BTO volunteers, from seabirds on remote Scottish islands, to common-or-garden birds caught at standardised ringing sites. Bird Ringing is an ideal training tool for ringers, explaining how and why we ring birds. It contains numerous examples of how ringing has contributed to conservation science and research, and how it helps us understand population changes by providing information on survival and recruitment. The guide is also a great introduction to bird ringing for non-ringers, not only highlighting the Scheme's successes, but also explaining why we still need to keep ringing today. Full of facts and figures, you can find out about some of the Scheme's record-breakers: Which bird lives to over 50 years old? Which bird has travelled the furthest, found 18,000 km from home? How old is our oldest Blackbird? Which bird was found in the stomach of a crocodile in The Gambia? Which group of three birds ringed in Cambridgeshire were found together later the same day, 350 km away in France?

Waterbirds in the UK presents the summarised results of the annual WeBS report, and full data available via the WeBS Report Online. It provides a single, comprehensive source of information on the current status and distribution of waterbirds in the UK for those interested in the conservation of the populations of these species and the wetland sites they use.

Gardening for BirdWatchers provides a wealth of information on wildlife-friendly gardening, bringing together the expertise of garden designers Ian and Barley Wilson (Natural Gardens) with that of the BTO to produce the definitive guide to improving your garden for birds and other wildlife. The book starts by examining the different ways in which birds use gardens, identifying elements within the garden that can be used to attract birds (and other wildlife). It then gets to grips with garden basics by examining the principles and techniques of a wildlife-friendly approach. This section covers flower forms, selecting plants, soil management, planting techniques, mulching, pruning and pests & disease. The main section of the book looks at wildlife-friendly designs for a wide range of garden types and garden elements. For example, planting plans and species lists are provided for sunny borders for insects, lawns, mini-meadows, butterfly mounds, shady areas and walls, courtyards and garden ponds. Other sections cover specific plants, covering those useful for nesting and roosting cover, those that provide fruits and seeds, those useful in attracting butterflies, moths and bumblebees. Detailed lists of suitable plants, drawn from the literature, provide you with choice in which species to establish in your own garden. Other sections cover the provision of nest boxes, bird food and roosting pouches. There are also sections on hygiene & disease at garden feeding stations and how to deal with predators, like cats and Sparrowhawks. The book has many planting schemes Many different garden components are covered