Vector-Borne RADAR

Real time arbovirus detection and response

British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) blackbirds in gardens survey

10 June 2024

As part of the VB RADAR project the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) launched a citizen science initiative to try and get people to record sightings of blackbirds in their gardens from across the UK.

We hope data generated will help us understand the impact Usutu virus (USUV) may have on blackbird populations. If you would like to help, please sign up here.

Following the launch, Hugh and Arran were invited to talk about the project on ITV news.