National Bat Monitoring Programme The BCT runs a number of national, annual surveys through a volunteer network to monitor the status of many of our bat species across a range of habitats. Our surveys form the National Bat Monitoring Programme through which we track changes in bat populations. Monitoring bats is essential as it would seem that many of our bat species have … [Read more...] about National Bat Monitoring Programme
Surveys
Great Seabird Mystery
This year for Springwatch I'm investigating the great seabird mystery: why are some colonies doing fine while others are in crisis? With some of the world's biggest and best colonies found on our coastlines, Britain is internationally important for seabirds. 90% of the world's Manx shearwaters, 68% of the world's northern gannets, and 60% of the world's great skuas are found … [Read more...] about Great Seabird Mystery
Make Your Nature Count
The RSPB wants to know what crawls, slithers, scuttles, flutters and flies in your garden with its new spring survey. Make Your Nature Count is being launched by the RSPB on 8-14 June 2009 and is a one-hour nature count of gardens. The RSPB wants to know exactly what nature gets up to over the spring. Not only is it asking people to record birds, its also wants … [Read more...] about Make Your Nature Count
Bumble Bee Survey
The Bumble Bee Conservation Trust are looking for people to support them and need your help to map the distributions of our bumblebees. In particular they need to know the current habitats of the rarer species which are bordering on extinction. You can take digital photographs of any unusual species that you see in your garden, or when off on a walk, and email … [Read more...] about Bumble Bee Survey
National Soil & Earthworm Survey
March - May 2009 The Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) network is an exciting new initiative, open to anyone with an interest in nature. Their aim is to create and inspire a new generation of nature lovers by getting people to explore, study, enjoy and protect their local environment. In 2007 OPAL received a grant of £11.75million from the Big Lottery Fund. One … [Read more...] about National Soil & Earthworm Survey