It is now over 15 years since British Trust for Ornithology finished the fieldwork for the last breeding atlas and over 20 years since the last winter atlas. In the intervening period much has happened to Britain and Ireland 's habitats and climate but how have our birds been affected? We need your help - out in the field counting birds.
This survey is over a 4 year period and covers all of the UK. Volunteers can participate for all or part of this period. In the Grampian area, volunteers are sought for all areas but we need people in particular to help in the hill areas. We are keen to involve hill walkers who have an interest in birding.
Level of skill involved: Ability to recognize common birds. Experts are not required.
There are two ways to help:
Allocation of Tetrads or Enquiries: please contact your regional organizer:
More information is available from www.bto.org/birdatlas/about.htm