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GWCT Science @GWCTScience

Developing scientifically researched game and wildlife management techniques, to improve biodiversity across the countryside.

Joined August 2022
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The Allerton Project@AllertonProject
17 Dec 2025
‘Field Drainage: The Foundation of Regenerative Agriculture?’ In the final live webinar in the @EnvFarmersGroup Knowledge Hub Project, we will be exploring the vital role of drainage through the launch of our new field drainage trial. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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“Environmental safeguards like so‑called ‘fish discos’ aren’t blockers to growth — they enable it responsibly.” — Tessa Wardley, The Rivers Trust, partner in the Missing Salmon Alliance (alongside GWCT) 🔗 Read the full blog: greenallianceblog.org.uk/202…

Are fish discos really a blocker to growth? It’s time to bust some myths

This post is by Tessa Wardley, director for communications and advocacy at The Rivers Trust. Last week we had the frustration of a public launch of the Department for the Environment, Food and Rura…

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🐞Spotted, round and shiny, ladybirds are arguably one of the few beetles everyone can recognise. Delve a little deeper however, and the harlequin ladybird has got to be one of the most confusing and contested species found in the UK. Find out more: gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/2025/…
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🔴Do you recognise this Red-listed farmland species? 🐦Our researchers are investigating disease in Tree Sparrows potentially contributing to their declines. Each bird is gently cheek-swabbed and then released. This work is carried out by fully licensed bird ringers.
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Amid many reports of species declines, it’s refreshing to share some good news: The redshank population is continuing to thrive in the Avon Valley thanks to the conservation work of the GWCT and local wildlife managers -> gwct.org.uk/news/news/2025/o… All birds handled under license.
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"For me, that hovering silhouette has always been a symbol of the countryside - Familiar yet thrilling... But behind the elegance lies a more fragile story... they are now Amber-listed as a species of conservation concern." Read about our Kestrels work: gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/2025/…
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Barn Owls are a magical sight across our countryside and across the GWCT our scientists are working hard to support their populations. Read our blog on the importance of providing homes for Barn Owls: gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/2025/… Photo credit: Oly Berriman
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Black Grouse breeding on the North York Moors for the first time in 200 years! 🐣 @BBCNews reported on the fantastic reintroduction work our uplands research team has been involved with! See here, skip to ~13:00-15:30 minutes: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
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Despite their larger than life and terrifying reputation Asian hornets are actually smaller and less brightly coloured than our docile native hornet species.🐝 Correct identification is crucial! 🔍 For more information read our blog: gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/2025/…
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Did you spot our Fisheries Scientists on @itvnews? The team spoke about the decline of #wildsalmon and how #farmers are working together to improve #river conditions 🐟 Watch is back here: itv.com/watch/news/scientist…
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Don't miss our webinar this Wednesday 24th of September 2025 ‼️ Inside Farmer Clusters: Lessons from Europe and the UK 🌱 The FRAMEwork project piloted Farmer Clusters across 9 countries and now the results ready to share! Find out more here gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/2025/…
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Our Farmland Ecology research team has shared a new blog, amongst other crucial insights, she offers a first-hand perspective on why hedgerows are so important for wildlife and farming 🌱
Dr Juliet Turner
@juliet_turner6
16 Sep 2025
Curious how we're working with farmers to boost biodiversity in the countryside? 🌾🐝 I just wrote a blog for @GWCT about my research on pollinators & wild plants in farmland this summer Read it here 🌱👇 gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/2025/… @GWCTScience
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Did you see this paper⁉️DNA sequencing has uncovered specialised gut microbes in red grouse, never before described by science. Findings could help improve grouse health and survival. gwct.org.uk/game/research/sp…
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Lovely footage from recent Grey Partridge Counts in Sussex 😍
Francis Buner@fbuner
10 Sep 2025
Counting #greypartridge at our @Gameandwildlife long-term study site in Sussex, England, is always a highlight of my field season. This is our 58th year, of which I have been part of the last 20. Having a large covey walk past close by gets me excited every time.
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🌱New publication from the Framework project: Forming and managing a Farmer Cluster for improved farmland biodiversity in Europe. The study across nine European countries explores setting up a cluster and strategies for success! Read: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wi… @RachealNichols
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#Redgrouse numbers in Scotland down 35% in 2025 due to poor 2024 breeding season📉 GWCT Dr Nick Hesford & Dr Felix Meister spoke to @bbcalba & @BBCRadioScot about the results. Listen here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002dm… More info: gwctadvisoryscotland.co.uk/r…
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Incredible footage from our Uplands team!😱 While monitoring #RedGrouse nests the team found a young female #adder inspecting the egg remains...🐍 This is nest from a #radiotagged hen in the red grouse project. Luckily for the grouse the nest had hatched 4 days earlier!🐣
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First nest of newly hatched #cornbunting chicks has been found for 2025! 🐣 These are part of a #nest monitoring project in our #farmlandecology department. The project aims to better understand key parts of their ecology, such as their fledging success and diet. 🪱🐛
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Did you spot our #conservationists on ITV news⁉️ Our #BlackGrouse Translocation Project in the Uplands was featured! 💚 Black Grouse lekking behaviour is a special sight and hopefully this project will bring it back to more of the UK. If you missed it: itv.com/news/2025-04-25/effo…
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The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust@Gameandwildlife
21 Apr 2025
⏰ Time is ticking for Curlew in Wales The Curlew Connections Wales Project is fighting to save the Curlew #WorldCurlewDay
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