Population Trends of Breeding Birds in the UK, to 2025
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JNCC published the annual Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) official statistics on 9 April 2026, reporting population trends for over 100 common breeding bird species across the UK and its constituent countries to 2025. The BBS is a Partnership jointly funded by BTO, RSPB, and JNCC and relies on thousands of volunteer data recorders. The results inform conservation priorities, action, and reporting, providing an important indicator of countryside health.
“The Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) is the main scheme for monitoring population changes of common breeding birds in the UK, providing an important indicator of the health of the countryside.”
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JNCC published the 2025 Breeding Bird Survey results as official statistics, presenting population indices for over 100 bird species at UK and country level. The data is used to monitor the health of the countryside and inform conservation reporting. This is an informational release only; no regulatory obligations or compliance requirements are created for any party.
Conservation bodies, environmental agencies, and land managers may use these statistics to assess the ecological status of habitats and prioritise environmental action. No specific compliance deadlines, enforcement mechanisms, or penalties are associated with this statistical release.
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Population trends of Breeding Birds in the UK, to 2025
Trends of population indices for birds in the countries of the UK, containing results from the Breeding Bird Survey.
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Population trends of Breeding Birds in the UK, to 2025
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The Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) is the main scheme for monitoring population changes of common breeding birds in the UK, providing an important indicator of the health of the countryside. Population trends are produced annually for over 100 species. Results are presented at UK level and at country level where there are sufficient data, and are used widely to inform conservation priorities, action, and reporting.
The BBS is a Partnership jointly funded by BTO, RSPB and JNCC, and is indebted to the thousands of volunteer data recorders who take part.
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Published 9 April 2026
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