Richard D. Gregory

Common Birds Are Declining the Fastest, and Habitat Loss Is to Blame, a New Study Finds As humans have transformed the natural environment, abundant birds have suffered the most—while some rare species have increased.

www.audubon.org/magazine/com...

Biodiversity conservation requires integration of species-centric and process-based strategies | PNAS Conservation science and policy are geared primarily toward the preservation of species and habitats, with priority often given to the rarest, most...

Biodiversity conservation requires integration of species-centric and process-based strategies | PNAS www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Conservation Scientist (Fixed-Term) | RSPB We are seeking a Conservation Scientist to join the RSPB’s UK Marine Science team in an exciting fixed-term role for 12 months. The role provides a great opportunity to work at the cutting edge of res...

Want to join our friendly and supportive #marine #science team @rspbscience.bsky.social? #conservationjobs for a scientist to provide scientific advice and contribute to applied #research affecting real world decisions about marine development and #seabird #conservation. shorturl.at/kdthM

How national parks failed nature – and how to fix them The image of huge, glorious landscapes, where wildlife runs free under the protection of the state, is far from reality

You only have to spend time in UK National Parks to understand that large areas are not managed for conservation

Much more needs to be done before our National Parks will make a positive contribution to nature recovery
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

UK’s rarest breeding birds raise chicks for first time in six years We can't tell you where it's happening. We really can't tell you quite why it's happening. But as the bloke who set up the Woodstock Festival once famously remarked: “The point is man - it's happening...

UK’s rarest breeding birds raise chicks for first time in six years

www.channel4.com/news/uks-rar...

A female Greenfinch is perched on a branch looking unwell. Her feathers are fluffed up, which can be a sign of trichomonosis.

Help @rspbscience.bsky.social study bird disease (trichomonosis) outbreaks

If you see a sick or dead bird in your garden, please report it here: gardenwildlifehealth.org

@bto-gbw.bsky.social
@zslscience.bsky.social
📷 Ben Andrew

BIG NEWS: For the first time in six years, Britain's rarest breeding bird has successfully nested in the UK!

A pair of Montagu's Harriers have raised four healthy chicks, all of which have taken their first flights.

Timely wasp advice here from @waspwoman.bsky.social with some top science & citizen science thrown in 🐝🐝🐝

AviList - A unified checklist of the birds of the world - a great accomplishment for global science & conservation ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ www.avilist.org/checklist/v2...

@rspbscience.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social

Although we don't talk about it, bird flu in seabirds has not gone away as the blog explains: isleofmaynnr.wordpress.com

theconversation.com/the-southern...

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Increased Mortality Rates Caused by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus in a Migratory Raptor We utilized movement data to identify a continental-scale mortality event caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) in a single species of migratory bird, the rough-legged hawk (Buteo...

Paprocki et al. Increased Mortality Rates Caused by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus in a Migratory Raptor onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #ornithology

#Orchids

The Dolomites last week 3 pictures of ‘vanilla’ type orchids from Selva di Val Gardena, close to Sassolungo - identification suggests please 🤔 @thenewgalaxy.bsky.social @ukorcids.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social

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A week in Selva di Val Gardena, Dolomites - wallcreeper, golden eagle, honey buzzard, peregrine, snow finch, Alpine chough, swift & accentor, crag martin ++ edelweiss & amazing flowers

Overhead power lines kill millions of birds a year. Scientists found a way to help cut the devastating toll As electricity networks expand, the risk of birds becoming injured or electrocuted by power lines increases. How can we protect them?

More details on the power line risk model for Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagles - how it was created, & how it’s used.

#Tasmania #wedgetailedeagle #conservationscience 🌏🦅🪶🌿🧪

Great showing of Heath Fritillary butterflies at Hockley Wood, Essex today 🦋🦋 @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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I'm excited to announce that the theme of the 2027 BOU conference is Avian Disease Ecology!

📍 Nottingham, UK
📅 6–8 April 2027

🔗 Full details: lnkd.in/gPvFFDJe

Please share widely!

#BOU2027 #Ornithology #WildlifeDisease #AvianDisease #EcoHealth

Road traffic has a consistent negative impact on breeding density of a wide range of bird species in different habitats - Landscape Ecology Context Road traffic has a major impact on the environment and numerous studies have shown how various species respond to road traffic. However, a clear picture based on large-scale studies of how com...

#ornithology
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Job alert: We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable marine ornithologist to join the JNCC Marine Species Team. More info here: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...

Image of a Nightjar on the ground with green foliage in the background. Image by Mike Toms/BTO.

Incredible Nightjars on #Springwatch & we need your help to monitor this species for the Heathland Birds Survey! Find a vacant site near you ➡️ bit.ly/Heathland-Birds #Ornithology

The survey is run in partnership with @rspb.bsky.social & funded by @naturalengland.bsky.social

📷 Mike Toms/BTO

Massive outbreaks of HPAI in Senegal, Gambia in 2023, none of which captured in WAHIS. >10,000 dead African Crested Terns, >400 Caspian Terns, >2000 Grey-headed Gulls, >200 Sandwich Tern
👉 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Wild birds: Daera 'possibly failed' to comply with environmental law It is in relation to special protection areas for at-risk wild birds, such as puffins, whooper swans and light-bellied Brent geese.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Wild birds: Daera 'possibly failed' to comply with environmental law It is in relation to special protection areas for at-risk wild birds, such as puffins, whooper swans and light-bellied Brent geese.

BBC News - Daera 'possibly failed' to comply with law over wild birds
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Great team away trip in mid-Wales this week to count nightjars as part of the national survey ~25 squares covered & ~20 churring nightjar!! 🐦 @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @uclcber.bsky.social

How are Northern Ireland's bird populations faring in different habitats? Northern Ireland Wild Bird Indicator 2025. BTO Northern Ireland. Image of a Yellowhammer by Liz Cutting / BTO.

The 2025 @daera-ni.gov.uk Environmental Statistics Report is now available! It includes our Annual Wild Bird Indicator for NI plus Indicators for each habitat. 🐤🌿

We spotlight 2 species' trends below: one positive and one negative. 📈📉

Check out the report 👉 www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications...

Nightjar on the ground camouflaged against the dirt, with green foliage in the background.

📢 We need your help to monitor Nightjar for the Heathland Birds Survey! Find a priority site near you ➡️ www.bto.org/heathlan... #Ornithology #UKBirding

A huge thank you to all volunteers participating in this project!

📷 Nightjar by Mike Toms

Greater spotted woodpecker 🐦