In February this year (2016) , Alar Ecology took part in a study of wintering Bluethroats in Israel. Geolocator tags were attached to 15 birds at the IBRCE Park in Eilat. Attempts will be made to recapture these birds in December so that data revealing their breeding range can be downloaded for detailed analysis.
Research Project | Geolocator tagging Bluethroats in Israel
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Birds, Company News, Israel, Migration, Research
Date posted: 30 March 2016
The Protection of Wild Bird Habitat | Regulation 9A of the Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) Regulations 2012
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Biodiversity, Birds, Conservation, Protected Species, Urban Ecosystems
Date posted: 23 February 2016
Amendments to the Habitats Regulations in 2012¹ resulted in stricter compliance with the EC Birds Directive
Beware early nesting birds!
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Birds, Protected Species, Surveys and Assessment
Date posted: 30 January 2016
The breeding season for birds in the UK is the period March to August inclusive. Development-related activities, including habitat works such as scrub clearance or tree felling, must take full account of the presence of all nesting bird species.
Birds of Conservation Concern 4
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Birds, Conservation, Protected Species
Date posted: 31 December 2015
Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (BOCC4) was published in December, 2015.
UK wild bird populations in long term decline
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Biodiversity, Birds, Ecological Indicators
Date posted: 29 October 2015
Defra has published its annual statistical release WILD BIRD POPULATIONS IN THE UK for the period 1970 to 2014. Bird populations are good indicators of the broad state of wildlife in the UK because they occupy a wide range of habitats and react to the same environmental pressures that impact other groups of wildlife. Unfortunately, the latest statistics continue to demonstrate that wild bird populations in the UK are experiencing long term decline.
Smart Images
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Biodiversity, Birds, Wildlife Photography
Date posted: 31 July 2015
This months’ news item showcases the work of Oliver Smart, an award-winning wildlife photographer. Most of the images used on this website are Oliver’s work and they demonstrate a rare ability to capture wildlife from behind the lens of a camera. Oliver will be at the Birdfair - otherwise known as the "The Birdwatcher’s Glastonbury" - held at Rutland Water, from 21 to 23 August. You'll find him in Marquee 6 at Stand 35.