Reposted by Cat MorrisonAldina Franco @aldinafranco.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Excellent opportunity for @ueaceec.bsky.social students @biouea.bsky.social @ueaenv.bsky.social 023
Reposted by Cat MorrisonRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026This paper is based upon the years of citizen-science data collection by Wiltshire Tree Sparrow legend and @btobirds.bsky.social ringer, Matt Prior. 14914
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBritish Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 12/08/2026📢 REGISTER NOW! #BOUasm26 | 29 September 2026 | York, UK Avian futures: predicting and preparing for the future of avian biodiversity Check out the programme and register now Online attendance available bou.org.uk/event/avi... #ornithology 🪶 054
Reposted by Cat MorrisonJen Gill @jengill.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Come and join our wonderful IBIS Associate Editor team! Great opportunity for professional development and community contribution: 0614
Reposted by Cat MorrisonAlice Risely @alice-risely.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Two weeks left to submit your abstract to the BOU Avian Disease Ecology conference. Attendance grants are available (see BOU funding opportunities). We have an amazing keynote lineup for you! Please share 😁 069
Reposted by Cat Morrisonholuwadunsin.bsky.social @holuwadunsin.bsky.social · 02/04/2026I am presenting at @bou.org.uk on a research exploring the use of bioacoustics and citizen science to access the impact of invasive alien plants on birds #BOU2026 082
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBritish Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 02/04/2026Our keynote speaker for session 6 is Chevonne Reynolds, with her talk „Who gets to see urban birds? Environmental inequality in African cities“ #BOU2026 093
Reposted by Cat MorrisonJen Gill @jengill.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Extremely proud to see @wadertales.bsky.social be awarded the @bou.org.uk Janet Kear medal,for his excellent and tireless work on behalf of our Union and community #BOU2026 2456
Reposted by Cat MorrisonJen Gill @jengill.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Does honeyguide-honey hunter cooperation still occur in areas where bee-keeping is now common? Great talk at #BOU2026 by Ajik Anap Magaji 031
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBritish Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 01/04/2026Ethno-ornithology: science and society in dialogue - Andrew Gosler kicks off day 2 session 1 with his keynote talk. We are joined by chair James Hoggett. #BOU2026 #ethnoornithology #ornithology 1153
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBritish Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 31/03/2026This evening we welcome Claire Spottiswoode as our speaker for the Alfred Newton Lecture. #BOU2026 0235
Reposted by Cat MorrisonSushma Reddy @sushred.bsky.social · 18/11/20251/ 🧵 I'm at #BOUasm25 A day at the museum to talk about using natural history collections to build inclusive community. Natural history #museums are undergoing a renaissance of novel research. However -who has access to collections? -who is being left out of biodiversity research? #ornithology 13116
Reposted by Cat MorrisonAna V. Leitão @anavleitao.bsky.social · 05/11/2025New work out from our @islandbirdproject.bsky.social team lead by @raquelponti.bsky.social We will be presenting this at the upcoming conference #BOUasm25 "A day at the museum: collections-based ornithological research in a changing world" on BlueSky, 18th of Nov. 01911
Cat Morrison @catmorrison.bsky.social · 18/11/2025On way to #BOUasm25 at @nhm-london.bsky.social. Looking forward to spending a day at the museum: bou.org.uk/wp-content/u...bou.org.uk 250
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBritish Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 10/09/2025⏰ DEADLINE APPROACHING Nominate now for a BOU #ornithology award 🪶 Deadline: Mon 15 Sept 🥇 Godman Salvin Prize 🥇 Alfred Newton Lecture 🥇 Janet Kear Union Medal 🥇 Early Professional Award bou.org.uk/about-the... 05022
Reposted by Cat MorrisonRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Delighted to welcome Mark Mainwaring to the Editorial Board of #BirdStudy as an Associate Editor. The 4th to join over the past year, the growing Editorial Board is helping us expand the journal's #ornithology expertise, geographical representation and diversity: www.bto.org/our-work/sci... 0154
Reposted by Cat MorrisonPaul Dolman @pauldolman.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Chuffed to see our meta-analysis of UK nest predator studies published- fantastic collaboration across diverse organisations and individuals @gwct.org.uk @rspbengland.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...onlinelibrary.wiley.comMeta‐analysis of predator identity in nest‐camera studies in the British IslandsNest predation is the primary cause of nest failure across many bird species. Interventions to support declining or threatened species frequently involve measures to reduce nest predation, through le.... 1146
Reposted by Cat MorrisonLynda Donaldson @lyndadonaldson.bsky.social · 20/08/2025📣 Nominations for this year's round of @bou.org.uk awards are currently OPEN! Your chance to recognise those key people in #ornithology 👏 Find out more and make your nominations here: bou.org.uk/about-the-bo... 📆 Deadline 15th Sept 2025 1/5bou.org.ukMedals and awards - British Ornithologists' UnionEach year, the BOU presents awards to recognise individuals who have made an outstanding contribution within ornithology. Each award celebrates a specific contribution and nominations are warmly encou... 1813
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBritish Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 21/08/2025Wonderful to see a few more BOU Conference Attendance Grant recipients in action at #EOU2025 yesterday Joshua Wilson, Soladoye Iwajomo & Susan Ellen McKinlay Look out for Malin Klumpp on Friday! #ornithology 0112
Reposted by Cat MorrisonDr. Emily G Simmonds @emilygsimmonds.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Really excited about this conference, coming Sept 2026. But now is your chance to shape our programme. Who would you like to see as a keynote? Get your nominations in by 30th Sept 2025. 032
Reposted by Cat MorrisonTómas G. Gunnarsson @tomasgunnarsson.bsky.social · 12/08/2025New distribution models for Icelandic waders show how temperate to arctic species overlap across climatic and environmental gradients. Led by Dr. Verónica Méndez nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... @wildlifebiology.bsky.social #ornithology #waders #shorebirds #ConservationScience🌍 0127
Reposted by Cat MorrisonAbigail Lowe @abigaillowe.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Do you do moth trapping in the UK? We'd love your help! 💡 At @ukceh.bsky.social we're training & testing AI to detect multiple moths in a single image. Send us top-down photos of multiple moths on egg trays to support this work. More info & form: forms.gle/e3HzBPEd7RVV... #mothsmatter #TeamMoth 99063
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBritish Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 08/08/2025🔊 VACANCY Could you be our next Conference Support Officer? Help us to deliver our exciting conference programme You'll receive an annual honorarium + free place at BOU conferences Check out the details & apply: bou.org.uk/about-the... ⏰ Deadline: 29 August #ornithology 🪶 0612
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBritish Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 25/07/2025🔊 VACANCY Could you be our next Conference Support Officer? Help us to deliver our exciting conference programme You'll receive an annual honorarium + free place at BOU conferences Check out the details & apply: bou.org.uk/about-the... ⏰ Deadline: 29 August #ornithology 🪶 076
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBritish Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 25/07/2025🏅 BOU AWARD NOMINATIONS OPEN Early Professional Award Awarded by BOU Council for an outstanding initial contribution to the field of ornithology Nominate a deserving recipient now! bou.org.uk/about-the... #ornithology 🪶 0139
Reposted by Cat MorrisonRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 25/07/2025New issue of #BirdStudy published today: www.tandfonline.com/toc/tbis20/7... UK Hen Harrier census Capercaillie vocal ID Barn Owls and agri-environment schemes Bird trends in Faroes, and Iceland Dunlin morphometrics Sparrowhawk breeding habitat Rock Partridge nest predation #ornithology 1237
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBritish Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 07/07/2025🔈 APPLICATIONS OPEN... ...for BOU Small Research Grants & Career Development Bursaries Application deadline: 31 Oct 2025 Full details via links ⬇️ Grants: bou.org.uk/funding/s... Bursaries: bou.org.uk/funding/c... #ornithology 🪶 01822
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBioSS @bioss.bsky.social · 30/06/2025📆Deadline extended📆 If you're looking for an exciting #PhD opportunity in #Mathematics, #Statistics, and #AnimalHealth, you have two more weeks to apply! ✍️ Deadline: 14th July #FindaPhD #PhDChat @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @roslininstitute.bsky.social 034
Reposted by Cat MorrisonAlice Risely @alice-risely.bsky.social · 11/06/2025🦠 SAVE THE DATE! 🦜 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 26139
Reposted by Cat MorrisonDr Samantha Franks @samanthafranks.bsky.social · 27/05/2025New paper in @waderstudy.bsky.social led by @btobirds.bsky.social reviewing headstarting across Europe as a tool for #Curlew #conservation Read the blog post: www.curlewrecoveryproject.co.uk/european-hea... Read the open access paper: www.waderstudygroup.org/article/18880/ #waders #shorebirdscurlewrecoveryproject.co.ukEast of England project contributes to review of European curlew headstarting projects - Curlew Recovery ProjectCurlews breed across Europe in grassland, heathland and bog habitats, but are among the most threatened of European breeding bird species. As a result, they are the focus of a suite of conservation in... 23415
Reposted by Cat Morrison𝙱.𝙺. 𝚂𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚌𝚘𝚌𝚔 @bksandercock.bsky.social · 16/05/2025New article on annual survival of Great Tits in Hungary. Urban sites had highest and lowest survival but two forest sites were intermediate. Led by Boglárka Bukor with collaborators from Univ. Pannonia, Sheffield and Eötvös Loránd. #ornithology onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... 052
Reposted by Cat MorrisonRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 24/05/2025New in #BirdStudy Lesser Flamingos may be nomadic between feeding sites in India. Potential nomadism in sub-adult Lesser Flamingos Phoeniconaias minor: insights from satellite telemetry on movement, home ranges and habitat use in India (Ram et al): doi.org/10.1080/0006... #ornithology 0264
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBritish Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 22/05/2025⏰ DEADLINE APPROACHING Woodland birds symposium | 18 August 2025 | Bangor University | #BOUatEOU Submit your abstract now! Deadline: 30 May bou.org.uk/event/woo... #ornithology 🪶 SPC: Stuart Sharp @piedflynet.bsky.social Daria Dadam & @parusradious.bsky.social 01213
Cat Morrison @catmorrison.bsky.social · 19/05/2025More exciting synchrony-based results can be read in the paper and many happy hours can be spent exploring our maps of abundance and demographic synchrony here: synchrony.uea.ac.uk. @jengill.bsky.social @simon-butler.bsky.social @biouea.bsky.social @ueaceec.bsky.socialsynchrony.uea.ac.ukHere we present the results of the analysis of synchrony in annual population count, productivity, and survival for 26 species across 995 sites monitored from 1998 to 2019 under the European Constant Effort Scheme (CES) (Morrison et al. in prep.). 044
Cat Morrison @catmorrison.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Using wavelet analysis, we show that synchrony in both demographic rates occurred more commonly over long timescales in European-resident species and short timescales in subSaharan-migrant species. 122
Cat Morrison @catmorrison.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Using spatial correlograms we estimated the scale and strength of synchrony and show that synchrony is strongest and largest scale in productivity and weakest and smallest scale in count. 121
Cat Morrison @catmorrison.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Our new OA paper is out: dx.doi.org/10.1111/ele.... | Ecology Letters | #ornithology Using @euring.bsky.social Constant Effort Site data spanning 12 countries across Europe we explore geographic and temporal variation in synchrony in counts, productivity and survival rates. 1117
Reposted by Cat MorrisonRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 18/05/2025New in #BirdStudy Trait-based vulnerability assessment to #birdflu predicted mortality at the avian family, but not the species, level. Assessing the vulnerability of wild bird populations to high pathogenicity avian influenza (Pearce-Higgins et al): doi.org/10.1080/0006... #ornithologydoi.orgAssessing the vulnerability of wild bird populations to high pathogenicity avian influenzaVulnerability assessment to high pathogenicity avian influenza predicted mortality at the avian family, but not the species, level.To assess the vulnerability of UK birds to high pathogenicity avia... 073
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBreeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Falling finch numbers, fading farmland birds, declining Dippers and vanishing Cuckoo calls in England are worrying findings from the 2024 Breeding Bird Survey report out now! Read the report ➡️ www.bto.org/bbs-results @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology 616860
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBritish Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 15/05/2025⏰ DEADLINE APPROACHING Woodland birds symposium | 18 August 2025 | Bangor University | #BOUatEOU Submit your abstract now! Deadline: 30 May bou.org.uk/event/woo... #ornithology 🪶 SPC: Stuart Sharp @piedflynet.bsky.social Daria Dadam & @parusradious.bsky.social 046
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBritish Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 15/05/2025How Do Synchrony in Survival and Productivity Influence Abundance Synchrony in European Landbirds? | doi.org/10.1111/ele.... | Ecology Letters | #ornithology 🪶 051
Reposted by Cat MorrisonJen Gill @jengill.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Very happy to see this new paper led by @catmorrison.bsky.social out, using the amazing data collected by @euring.bsky.social Constant Effort Site ringers to reveal how demographic synchrony influences fluctuations in abundance of landbirds across Europe @simon-butler.bsky.social #ornithology 01210
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBritish Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 22/04/2025📢 BOU at #EOU2025 Join us for a woodland birds symposium on EOU registration day 18 August | Bangor University | #BOUatEOU Submit your abstract now! Deadline: 30 May bou.org.uk/event/woo... SPC: Stuart Sharp @piedflynet.bsky.social Daria Dadam & @parusradious.bsky.social #ornithology 01313
Reposted by Cat MorrisonBritish Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 07/04/2025⏰ ABSTRACT DEADLINE APPROACHING Submit now! #BOUasm25 | A day at the museum: collections-based ornithological research in a changing world | 18 Nov 2025 | Natural History Museum, London Oral abstract deadline: 15 April bou.org.uk/event/a-d... #ornithology 0910
Reposted by Cat MorrisonNatalia (Nat) Zielonka @natbzielonka.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Please please please fill this out 🙏 we are trying to understand people’s perspectives of hosting scientific conferences on Bluesky 🦋 and everyone’s viewpoint is super helpful #BOU2025 #ornithology 🪶 Please share with your networks / feeds 087
Reposted by Cat MorrisonNatalia (Nat) Zielonka @natbzielonka.bsky.social · 02/04/2025The Anthropocene is characterised by: ⚠️ biodiversity declines ⚠️ extinction of experience ⚠️ declining wellbeing At #BOU2025, I'm talking about how it may be possible to address all 3 challenges 🔗 besjournals.onlineli... 1/6 🧵 #ornithology #conservationscience #bioacoustics 🔊🧪🪶🌍 13215
Reposted by Cat MorrisonNatalia (Nat) Zielonka @natbzielonka.bsky.social · 02/04/2025The second day of #BOU2025 is starting and I'm looking forward to a series of threads that will be posted here on Bluesky #ornithology 🪶🧪 071
Reposted by Cat MorrisonNatalia (Nat) Zielonka @natbzielonka.bsky.social · 02/04/2025A great start to #BOU2025 today with a talk by Ben from @migrationbio.bsky.social presenting this super paper 🔗 www.cell.com/current-biol... #ornithology 🪶 #migrationresearch #movementecology🧪🌐 0114