@webs-gsmp.bsky.social
The Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) and Goose & Swan Monitoring Programme (GSMP) are volunteer-based UK monitoring schemes for non-breeding waterbirds. https://www.bto.org/our-science/projects/wetland-bird-survey
Five Brent Geese are feeding on a costal shoreline. The title is 'December WeBS Core Count' and 'Sunday 7th'. Below is the webs logo and web address 'www.bto.org/webs'.
This Sunday is the December Priority Core Count! Did you know that in the 2023/24 WeBS year, December was the peak month for Brent Geese in Great Britain? You can find out more ➡️http://bto.org/webs-reporting
05.12.2025 10:37 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1
A Tree Sparrow perches on a branch. Wording above reads: UK Biodiversity Indicators 2025. Out now!
1/ The UK Biodiversity Indicators, some using BTO data, have been updated by Defra and @jncc.bsky.social ➡️ jncc.gov.uk/our-work/uk-...
Here’s how BTO contributes to these indicators, which show the state of #biodiversity, its pressures and conservation responses. ⬇️
🗺️Please visit the vacant site map to request a site near you: app.bto.org/gsmp/public/...
💻Or visit our website for more information: www.bto.org/gsmp-isc
📢Looking for counters for the International Swan Census (ISC) on the weekend of 17th-18th January 2026 in West Inverness/Wester Ross and the Isle of Skye.
@btoscotland.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#UKBirding
Sorry to hear this Stewart, please email us at gsmp@bto.org with more information on this error and we will get this sorted for you
27.11.2025 10:57 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 02/ The ISC is a one-off count every 6 years, counting Whooper and Bewick’s Swans, as well as conducting age assessments and habitat the swans are using. For more information, visit our website at www.bto.org/gsmp-isc
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
1/ 📢Looking for counters for the International Swan Census (ISC) on the weekend of 17th-18th January 2026 in Northumberland.
Please visit the vacant site map to request a site near you: app.bto.org/gsmp/public/...
#Ornithology #UKBirding
Congratulations to Joe Carroll, one of our BTO Youth Reps, who was joint winner of the @nbntrust.bsky.social Young Person’s Award 2025! 🎉
Joe is a volunteer for @bbs-birds.bsky.social and @webs-gsmp.bsky.social and shares his experience as a young birder at conferences and events. Thank you Joe!
2/ If you would like to be the Nottinghamshire Local Organiser for the ISC, please email us at gsmp@bto.org
24.11.2025 11:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
1/ 📢Looking for counters and a Local Organiser for the International Swan Census (ISC) on the weekend of 17th-18th January 2026 in Nottinghamshire.
Visit the vacant site map to request a site near you: app.bto.org/gsmp/public/...
#UKBirding #Ornithology
2/ Remember to look out for any sick or dying birds and report these in the IGC data entry form and to DEFRA for possible testing. In England, Wales & Scotland, contact @DefraGovUK, in Northern Ireland contact @daera-ni.gov.uk & in ROI @agriculture_ie.
21.11.2025 15:11 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Picture of a Greylag Goose flying, with the words 'Icelandic-breeding Goose Census this weekend' on top and the date '22nd/23rd November' on the right hand side of the image. Photo credit: BTO/John Harding. For more information, visit www.bto.org/gsmp.
1/ This weekend marks the final IGC count of the season, focusing on Greylag Goose counts, and Pink-footed Geese, at their roosts. Thank you to all of our #GSMP_UK volunteers and hope you enjoy your counts this weekend!
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#UKBirding
The International Swan Census (ISC) is taking place on the weekend of 17th-18th January 2026 (WeBS January Core Count weekend), counting Whooper and Bewick’s Swans. Follow these simple steps to get involved 👇
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#UKBirding #Ornithology
Excellent effort!
10.11.2025 08:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Great pics!
10.11.2025 08:31 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Amazing pic of David Attenborough level wildlife drama! 😀
10.11.2025 08:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Lovely bird! 😍
10.11.2025 08:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Fantastic! An amazing spot! ⭐
10.11.2025 08:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Looks like a good count! 😊
10.11.2025 08:29 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Wow! We have some truly dedicated volunteers! 🌟
10.11.2025 08:28 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Fantastic video, we love a murmuration! 😍
10.11.2025 08:28 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Lovely to hear that passers by were interested in seeing the birds through your scope!
10.11.2025 08:27 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Welcome, Cilla, to WeBS!
10.11.2025 08:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Beautiful morning!
10.11.2025 08:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today is the November WeBS Core Count! Remember to look out for any sick or dying birds and report these in the Core Count form and to DEFRA for possible testing. in England, Wales & Scotland, contact @DefraGovUK , in Northern Ireland contact @daera_ni
& in ROI @agriculture_ie
Ahead of the Core Count weekend, don't forget to record any dead birds you see on your WeBS Count on the data entry form in WeBS Online, as well as reporting to Defra for possible collection
07.11.2025 11:24 — 👍 8 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Image of a deceased Puffin lying on the ground. White wording on an orange background reads: Please report sightings of dead birds.
⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza. ⬇️
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
Sanderling and friends at the beach at Alnmouth. #birdsoftheworld @webs-gsmp.bsky.social @wadertales.bsky.social
27.10.2025 08:05 — 👍 43 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 1Thank you to everyone who carried out their Icelandic-breeding Goose Census (IGC) last weekend as part of #GSMP_UK🪶
22.10.2025 15:34 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Godwit #genetics
Rethinking what we thought we knew about Bar-tailed Godwit migration - with important consequences for conservation.
wadertales.wordpress.com/2025/10/18/r...
Paper by Jesse Conklin et al in IBIS (@bou.org.uk)
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
