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. We also have a dedicated Youth blog and Migration blog (migblog) where you can read articles about those specific topics.
Unlocking the secrets of European bats with the BTO Acoustic Pipeline
Over the past couple of years, our bat expert Stuart Newson has delved into the intricate world of European bats, meticulously analysing some of their understudied vocalisations: feeding buzzes and social calls. Now, as Stuart extends the capabilities of the BTO Acoustic Pipeline, it is poised to revolutionise the field by automatically identifying these fascinating calls.
05.02.2024
BTO’s Youth Engagement: nothing about us, without us
How do I even begin to sum up what BTO Youth has meant for me? This was the question I immediately asked myself when I promised I would write this blog for BTO Youth Engagement Manager Faye Vogely.
19.01.2024
Sharing our gull tracking expertise in a study of Dublin’s ‘noisy neighbours’
PhD student Jon Willans takes us through his fascination with gulls and his fieldwork, which was supported by our scientists. “Why would you want to study seagulls?” “Those birds are pests — they don’t even belong in cities.” “They are so noisy!”
15.12.2023
Arctic Skua migration: stories from the field
Helen and David Aiton take us through their fieldwork seasons for BTO’s Arctic Skua tracking project.
13.10.2023
