I have had problems logging into the blog and so this is the first time I am logging in for ages.
I have recently joined an organisation called the British Trust for Ornithology. Please see the 'Conservation Links' box to see their website. My intention is to get involved in birding surveys so that I can get some relelvant work experience under my belt. I have asked the organisation to put me in touch with the local recorder so that I can assist him on surveys.
I have also decided to get involved in the BTO/CJ Garden BirdWatch scheme. This involves recording wildlife that comes to my garden. It's very simple and easy to do. It helps BTO/CJ understand the behaviour of our garden birds and their distribution. You can either do a paper based or on-line exercise. You need to record on a weekly basis, but you get to decide when and how long for. So it is very convenient. I recorded 12 species of bird this morning in 1 hour. It's amazing what you see when you just sit down and watch. Go on, get involved, have a go!
Anyway, I have to dash now, I am studying in the summer at university and already have reports to do.
