BBS volunteer stories

11 Sep 2014

Alan Gomersall, Sean Morris and Nick Tardivel have all shared stories from their BBS squares – the changes taken place and what it is like to survey a BBS square. These three contrasting squares providing an insight into the variety of habitats covered by the BBS. Some of our long-standing BBS volunteers have also told us what it is they enjoy about being involved in the BBS survey.

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For volunteers stories across the BTO, for a variety of surveys, please visit the main Volunteer Stories page.

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