The issue of raptor competition and predation is complex and has the potential to have a significant impact on birds of prey population dynamics.
Predator vs predator: what we know about raptor competition Read more...
We are thrilled to announce Mr Gooch from Ipswich as the very first winner of the duck nest monitoring project prize draw. Mr Gooch was very pleased to receive his duck nest monitoring project prize, a SpyPoint Flex E-36 trail camera, which he has already put to good use capturing local wildlife. Trail cameras are
Duck nest monitoring project prize winner announced Read more...
Share your views to help shape future guidance on the challenges of mammal damage to trees and the effectiveness of protection methods.
Help highlight the value of shooting in protecting UK woodlands Read more...
Heather Warrender reviews the latest research on woodcock, looking at the shooting community’s role in reversing the decline in the fortunes of this enigmatic wader.
Science matters: wonderful woodcock Read more...
A study carried out by BASC and the University of Exeter into the UK’s resident woodcock population has heralded positive results.
Promising woodcock numbers show self-regulation in shooting works Read more...
Sophie Stafford reviews research published in March and April, with a particular focus on studies underpinned by data submitted by the public.
Citizen science data at the forefront of new research Read more...
BASC has published its inaugural assessment of the natural capital benefits of shooting in the UK.
Shooting provides £1.1 billion in natural capital benefits Read more...
Migratory species, by definition, cross international borders, presenting challenges to policy makers and conservation groups, says BASC’s Dr Alex Murray.
COP14: shooting across borders Read more...
The government is encouraging the creation of more hedgerows – and that will be a win for shooting and conservation.
All hedgerows great and small Read more...
Members of BASC’s research team recently travelled to Poland to speak at an international conference on game and wildfowl.
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