Engaging local communities in conserving habitats of Himalayan birds
Conservation initiatives, particular in remoter areas, rely heavily on local community engagement if they are to be successful
The benefits of blogging about your research
The BOU offers authors the chance to promote their work and benefit from all that blogging now offers
What is Altmetric?
Altmetric is here. But what is it?
Making social media and the web work for you
You think you know how to use social media and search engines. Think again.
What say ye, countrymen, to a Jabber of Jays?
Should the collective noun for jays be changed to a 'jabber'?
Ornithological Twitterati, Tweetie-pies and #birdieluv
Its amazing how much goodwill you get from a little sharing
What have conservation scientists ever done for birds?
Conservation scientists need to be better at telling others about their findings if we want more conservation action and impact
BOU Avian Demography conference
Last week was the BOU's annual conference at the Stamford Conference Centre at the University of Leicester. The conference theme this year was 'Avian Demography'. Here's some photos from the conference.
Rob Fuller presented with the Godman Salvin Prize
The BTO's Rob Fuller is presented with the BOU's Godman Salvin Prize for distinguished ornithological work.
Neil Bucknell presented with the Union Medal
Neil Bucknell is awarded the BOU's Union Medal for his outstanding contribution to the BOU and ornithology.