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Disease in birds BTO

WebThe welfare of animals affected by disease can also be compromised, sometimes substantially. Avian pox, for example, is a viral disease that has been reported in birds …

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Good hygiene practice BTO

WebClean your feeders outside and maintain careful personal hygiene, including wearing gloves and making sure that brushes and buckets are not used for other purposes, as some …

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Disease and garden birds BTO

WebCertainly, Greenfinches, Chaffinches, Siskins, House Sparrows and Collared Doves appear to be the most commonly reported victims of diseases. This may, in part, reflect the …

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Garden Wildlife Health BTO

WebGarden Wildlife Health (GWH) is a collaborative project between the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), the Royal Society for the …

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Health hazards to wild birds and risk factors associated with

WebIt also takes a look at the occurrence of mycotoxin contamination of food residues in bird feeders, which also pose a risk to the health of wild birds. A citizen science approach …

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Disease drives decline of another familiar garden bird

WebGarden Wildlife Health is a collaborative project between ZSL (Zoological Society of London), the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), Froglife and the Royal …

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Trichomonosis BTO

WebTrichomonosis is the name given to a disease caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas gallinae. It has been recorded in a number of garden bird species and is …

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Feeding garden birds BTO

WebWe recommend following these practices when feeding birds in your garden: Cleaning feeders regularly with soapy water (e.g. weekly) Providing fresh drinking water daily. …

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Health & safety BTO

WebThe provision of health and safety information to survey participants is an important part of the BTO’s and BWI's roles as a survey organisers. The BTO has developed a general …

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Doses of neighborhood nature: the benefits for mental health of …

WebExperiences of nature provide many mental-health benefits, particularly for people living in urban areas. The natural characteristics of city residents’ neighborhoods are likely to be …

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Bats and rabies BTO

WebThe Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) has tested over 15,000 UK bats since 1986 for EBLV through an ongoing surveillance programme. Daubenton's Bat, by Jan Svetlik.jpg …

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Health hazards to wild birds and risk factors associated with

Websuppression) risk to wild bird health. Our results inform evidence-based mitigation strategies to minimize anthropogenically mediated health hazards, while maintaining the benefits of …

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Trichomonosis in Garden Birds

WebTrichomonas gallinae is a parasite of birds and there is no known health threat to people or to mammals, such as dogs and cats. The parasite has the potential to affect captive …

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Diseases from birds

Webringers was updated in 2006 following discussions with the Health Protection Agency (HPA), who agreed the advice is appropriate. We will continue to consult public health …

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The value of wetlands for our mental health

WebIn the UK, wetlands support some of our most threatened bird species, like Bewick’s Swan, Lapwing and Yellow Wagtail . But in today’s blog, we wanted to reflect …

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Stop to watch for mental health BTO

WebStop to watch for mental health. 18 May 2020 to 24 May 2020. Put the binoculars and notebook away and give yourself time with nature with no other distractions. BTO has …

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Guidance for volunteer fieldworkers BTO

WebThe UK Health Security Agency has stated that AI is primarily a disease of birds and the risk to the general public’s health is very low; humans can, however, become infected via …

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Urban Birds and Urban Planning BTO

WebUrban green spaces and well-planned developments could enhance wildlife populations. Improving our understanding of how birds, and other wildlife, are affected by is …

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Bird Ringing Scheme BTO

WebRinging data make a major contribution to the study of population changes and to our understanding of species declines. Bird populations are determined by the number of …

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Trends in butterfly populations in UK gardens

WebBTO Garden BirdWatch (GBW) is the UK’s largest structured bird survey, delivering over 25 years of weekly bird counts from more than 14,000 gardens, predominantly occupying …

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Understanding the impacts of climate change on seabirds

WebA smaller number of short-term studies highlighted more direct impacts of particular extreme weather events in seabird populations, such as large-scale breeding failure or mass …

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