Niab staff took part in the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust #BigFarmlandBirdCount this lunchtime on our trial grounds between Cambridge and Histon. We saw 12 species in total, the highlights being plenty of singing skylarks enjoying the spring sunshine and four stonechats.
Took part in the @gamewildlifeconservationtrust Big Farmland Bird Count as part of our work duties this morning. Wow, what a morning for it after all this terrible weather!
#bigfarmlandbirdcount #overbury #estategardener
The 2026 #BigFarmlandBirdCount is now underway and runs until 22nd February 🐦🌾
It’s a fantastic opportunity for landowners and recorders to help monitor how conservation efforts are supporting our farmland bird species.
For more information: https://www.bfbc.org.uk/
#GWCT #Nature #Wildlife
a close up image of a bird resting on tall vegetation. Text reads: since the 1970s we have lot 63% of the UK's farmland birds. What can we do to help them?
🐦 We’ve lost 63% of Britain’s farmland birds — including red-listed skylarks, yellowhammers & linnets.
🌾 Farmers & land managers can help
⏱️ A short count
📊 Big impact.
Discover @gwct.org.uk is helping turn it around with the #BigFarmlandBirdCount helping to prove what’s working.
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Results of the 2025 Big Farmland Bird Count provides a snapshot of bird life across UK farmers enabling the measurement the impact of their conservation efforts.... read more on thedirt.news #BigFarmlandBirdCount #birds #Conservation #farms #GWCT #redlist
thedirt.news/results-2025...
The @gwct.org.uk does release data on bird counts through its #BigFarmlandBirdCount (BFBC) initiative.
This annual survey provides a snapshot of bird populations on British farmland. The results are released annually since it started.
The Moorland Association also releases data on counts.
Just entered the results for our @gwct.org.uk 2025 #BigFarmlandBirdCount.
After 12 years counting we have lots of data from our farm. Not always sure what to make of it, but good fun.
In position for my #BigFarmlandBirdCount. Lots of Chaffinch, plenty of Yellowhammer and a single Brambling were the best of the bunch. Linnets didn't really show up and a Barn Owl seen before my count started. Nice way to start a day! @gwct.org.uk
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Surveyed two Essex farms yesterday as part of the @gwct.org.uk Big Farmland Bird Count. Despite the gloomy weather we found YELLOWHAMMERS, BULLFINCHES, LINNETS, CHAFFINCHES, GOLDFINCHES and lots more. #BigFarmlandBirdCount #GWCT
It's the first day of the @gwct.org.uk's #BigFarmlandBirdCount!
We kicked off with a farm walk this morning, spotting large flocks of finches on AB9 plots and winter cover crops that have seeded. Despite the Baltic conditions, everyone had a good time and enjoyed their well-deserved bacon bap.
The @gwct.org.uk #BigFarmlandBirdCount starts today! #BFBC
Spend 30 mins recording any #FarmlandBirds you see on your farm! Are you taking part?
A great initiative to monitor the effect of conservation schemes by landowners on farmland birds
www.bfbc.org.uk
📷Ed Austin
