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Ecologist – addressing behavioural, urban and conservation problems – and mostly when they involve birds. Scientist @_BTO & visiting researcher @UoExeterCEC.

Cornwall, UK
Joined February 2013
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We have some exciting news folks! The first #Gardenwatch survey results are IN!! πŸπŸ¦πŸ™Œ The UK’s biggest-ever garden audit has revealed important data & thank you ALL for taking part! Hit the link to have a read from our partners @_BTO πŸ‘‡ bbc.in/35XDrDq #Autumnwatch
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New paper and blog post in Ecology and Evolution on drivers of population change UK in garden birds over the past 40 years @UofGMaths_Stats
Are sparrowhawks causing declines in UK garden birds? New blog from @benswallow88, from work using @BTO_GBW data: buff.ly/2B5FjeU #ornithology
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Replying to @BTO_GBW
Thanks Claire! 😊
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Migrating Birds in Europe tracked by GPS
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It's a lovely sunny day so here's my full pic of my #GoldenOriole for @YoloBirder @_BTO @Natures_Voice book raising money to protect the UK's 67 red listed species. Glad to be part of such a great project featuring so many wonderful artists. Follow @Red67book to see more!
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Thank you 😊 and thanks for all your help too πŸ™Œ
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Massive shoutout to my @_BTO colleagues @_KatePlummer and @BreatheOutdoors for all your hard work on @BBCSpringwatch #Gardenwatch
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We're running our BIGGEST EVER citizen science project on #Springwatch this year. It's called #Gardenwatch and to make it a success we need your help. Head to bbc.co.uk/springwatch to find out more and let us know when you've completed the missions using #MissionAccomplished
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It's the moment we have all been waiting for! #GardenWatch is here! 🐸🐝 This #Springwatch we are launching the BIGGEST citizen science project we have EVER attempted about gardens! πŸŒ·πŸ›πŸŒ Hit the link & help us build a better future for UK wildlife!πŸ‘‡ bbc.co.uk/programmes/article…
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Really pleased that this paper is out - a lot of great work by garden birdwatchers, the team at @BTO_GBW and particularly the brilliant @_KatePlummer πŸ™Œβ€
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Replying to @KateRisely @BTO_GBW
Thanks @KateRisely 😊 and thanks for all your brilliant work too! βœ‹
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Hold up! NEW SCIENCE finds by providing bird food in our gardens people are more likely to have more species-rich and diverse garden bird communities! 🐦😍The study by @_BTO, @_KatePlummer & @BTO_GBW is super exciting! Read the full lowdown here! πŸ‘‡πŸ’šπŸ¦ bto.org/NatureComms
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"Ecosystems are much like the game of Jenga: You pull too many blocks from the tower, and it collapses." == the insect apocalypse πŸ¦‹πŸžπŸπŸœπŸ›
"We need to become disentranced when it comes to insects, awakening to the reality that our very lives are dependent on their success and survival. ... Anything that jeopardizes insect success undermines our own." washingtonpost.com/opinions/…
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On this #IWD2019 check out this thread for some wise words from some of the inspirational women I work with @_BTO
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