Richard D. Gregory
Professor, Ecologist, Conservationist, Ornithologist, RSPB Centre for Conservation Science & Centre for Biodiversity & Environment Research, University College London - #biodiversity #conservation #ornithology #stateofnature – birder - views my own
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- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryASPT is launching a free 5-part webinar series, “Taxonomy: What is it good for?” on the real-world impacts of systematics. Join us Feb 6 for @sandyknapp.bsky.social's “Of course taxonomy matters! The story of the mega-genus Solanum (Solanaceae).” Register and share! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryThe global population of Black-faced Spoonbill has exceeded 7,000 individuals for the first time, according to results from the 2025 International Black-faced Spoonbill Census:
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- Amazing new tool from @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social - Birds of the World, The Cornell Lab - to help explore bird phylogenies ⬇️ @rspbscience.bsky.social @uclcber.bsky.social 🐦
- MAJOR NEWS! We just launched an awesome new tool! The illustrated Birds of the World Phylogeny Explorer lets users trace any bird’s lineage, compare species relationships, and explore major evolutionary milestones with a click of a button. SHARE and EXPLORE! birdsoftheworld.org/bow/news/phy...
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- Reposted by Richard D. Gregory⚠️ Editorial Expression of Concern for the Report : Meta-analysis reveals declines in terrestrial but increases in freshwater insect abundances 🪲 DOI:10.1126/science.aax9931 🔗 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... 🌐🧪🌍🦤
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- Damp start to #BGBW this morning - but great list 15 species - male & female blackcap the stars with this lovely stock dove 🐦@rspbscience.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social
- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryFor years, experts have warned that nature loss would become a security threat. Now a national security assessment confirms it: biodiversity collapse risks food shortages, economic instability and global disorder. Nature underpins our global safety. So why is UK Government failing to protect it?
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- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryThinking of monitoring butterflies in your local area or setting up a monitoring project? We have new guidance to help navigate the various monitoring methods and choose the best option for your project. buff.ly/fvThSQq
- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryJoin our Marine Team on an expedition to track the Leach's Petrel 🪶 These birds can travel over 2000km during a single foraging trip, but are only the size of a starling! Watch the full film here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrXB... All birds were caught and handled under licence by RSPB staff
- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryIt’s not adding up. Nature in England is in freefall, yet today’s Office for Environmental Protection report warns the Government is at serious risk of missing its legally binding targets to restore it. That must be a wake-up call. ‼️ (1/2)
- Government’s wildlife targets will be missed in England, watchdog says Seven out of 10 targets have little likelihood of being met by 2030, Office for Environmental Protection says www.theguardian.com/environment/... @rspbscience.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryWho is the most trusted source of information on climate change? Great news - for your family and friends, it's pretty much YOU! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryIncreasing habitat suitability for the critically endangered Sociable Lapwing over the past 30 years - across its range! Paper by Tejas Bhagwat out in the Journal of Ornithology: doi.org/10.1007/s103... @biogeoberlin.bsky.social @consbiogoe.bsky.social #Conservation #MigratoryBirds
- Reposted by Richard D. GregorySix roles with @rspbcymru.bsky.social to survey breeding waders in #Wales in March/April, with a particular focus on #Curlews. Closing date is 25 January. #ConservationJobs app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryA new report from Natural Resources Wales has found that almost 3,000 species are at risk of disappearing from Wales. Steve Ormerod said the climate emergency and agricultural intensification were key pressures in the crisis. Read more from Steven Morris in The Guardian : ow.ly/xjF550XJyuv
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- **New** pdf: The State of Europe’s Wild Birds 2025. Latest update on trends in common & widespread birds in Europe from the Pan-European Common Bird Monitoring Scheme (PECBMS) ⬇️ @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social @ebcc.info @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social 🐦 pecbms.info/wp-content/u...
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- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryThe Pan-European Common Bird Monitoring Scheme has published 2025 update on indices and trends! Unfortunately, it still shows an overall decline in common birds breeding in Europe, with the most pronounced decline among farmland species. Read more about the new update: pecbms.info/what-is-new-...
- ***New** Latest wild bird trends in Europe: Pan-European Common Bird Monitoring Scheme (PECBMS) indicators 1980–2024. Data = 168 bird species, 30 countries⬇️ @rspb.bsky.social @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @ebcc.info 🐦@rspbscience.bsky.social pecbms.info/european-wil... pecbms.info/trends-and-i...
- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryWe're hiring! Seasonal Research Assistant and Senior Research Assistant positions for 2026 🪶 Deadline: 11th Jan 26 Apply here: app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
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- Reposted by Richard D. Gregory1/ The UK Biodiversity Indicators, some using BTO data, have been updated by Defra and @jncc.bsky.social ➡️ jncc.gov.uk/our-work/uk-... Here’s how BTO contributes to these indicators, which show the state of #biodiversity, its pressures and conservation responses. ⬇️
- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryUK Biodiversity Indicators 2025 are now live jncc.gov.uk/our-work/uk-... With contributions from nearly 100 organisations, they are useful tools for summarising & communicating broad trends 🧵 #TogetherForNature
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- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryOur report for 2023 is out now in @britishbirds.bsky.social. There's a summary at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... but if you prefer to watch rather than read then here's RBBP secretary @markaeaton.bsky.social with a few key points and some lovely photos! #ornithology #ukbirds youtu.be/arj1m7NfKmY
- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryThe latest report from the RBBP, Rare Breeding Birds in the UK in 2023, is out now in British Birds. It reports on the 104 species and races of rare breeding birds recording breeding, or showing signs of breeding, in 2023. Read the summary at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... #ornithology #ukbirds 🧵[1/15]
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- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryOur team analysed the correlation of N deposition with numbers of territories of 112 Swiss breeding birds species. Insectivous and herbivorous species were more negatively associated with N deposistion, as well as ground-nesting species. Read more here: doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
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- Good question...................... royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
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- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryThe UK is among the most nature depleted counties in the world. A horrendous fact. Can you help reverse this by donating some cash to help the Wildlife Trusts buy the enormous Rothbury Estate so they can bring back wildlife? www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryNEW PAPER: Artificial nest boxes trap more heat than natural burrows, pushing little penguins beyond safe thermal limits. As temperatures increase, nest box design improvements are critical to prevent population declines. ➡️ vist.ly/4bz8w #ornithology #birds #climate 🪶
- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryThe undetectability of global biodiversity trends using local species richness 🌎🌐🧪 nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
- Humans outperform Merlin Sound ID in field-based point-count surveys url: academic.oup.com/condor/artic...
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- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryCome work with me!
- We're Hiring!!! #ornithology #waterbirds We're seeking an Editor-in-Chief for our journal, Waterbirds. The EIC is responsible for professional services in editing & publication of the Society’s journal ornithologyexchange.org/jobs/board/n... Please share! Questions: managingeditor@waterbirds.org
- Reposted by Richard D. GregoryWe'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Heathland Birds Survey! 🙌 All remaining survey returns are urgently required, before 30th November, to inform future conservation action. If you need any help submitting your records please email heathlandbirds@bto.org. Thank you!
