The cuckoo, belonging to the family Cuculidae, is a bird that has fascinated people across the globe with its distinctive call and unique breeding behaviour. While the common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), known for its iconic “cu-coo” call, is perhaps the most famous, the family encompasses a diverse array of species found all over the world, […] The post Species Spotlight: The Common Cuckoo first appeared on Carbon Rewild. The post Species Spotlight: The Common Cuckoo appeared first on Carbon Rewild ..read more

During winter, many songbirds live a quieter life. However, Corvids (crow family, Corvidae), can still be heard and are one of the most accessible birds to start learning bird calls, because: Corvids don’t make very pleasant sounds compared to many other birds and they all make quite harsh vocalisations. BUT this makes it easier to […] The post Get To Know Your Corvid Calls! first appeared on Carbon Rewild. The post Get To Know Your Corvid Calls! appeared first on Carbon Rewild ..read more

As winter draws its frost-laden cloak over the British Isles, the bustling choruses of our wildlife neighbours don’t fall silent; they simply transform. This is the season when many migratory species arrive and territories are fiercely fought over to protect food sources and nesting grounds. Winter song In Britain, despite the drop in temperature, the […] The post Winter Sounds: Unlocking the Secrets of Britain’s Birdsong with Bioacoustic Monitoring first appeared on Carbon Rewild. The post Winter Sounds: Unlocking the Secrets of Britain’s Birdsong with Bioacoustic Monitoring appeared first on ..read more

Protecting Nature in Urban Spaces The urban landscape is often painted with a palette of concrete, steel, and glass. But even amidst these towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, there’s an undeniable need for the presence of nature. Integrating nature into urban environments isn’t just about aesthetics; it plays a pivotal role in the health, well-being, […] The post Biodiversity Monitoring in Urban Environments first appeared on Carbon Rewild. The post Biodiversity Monitoring in Urban Environments appeared first on Carbon Rewild ..read more

It’s difficult to imagine a business that doesn’t have an impact or interface with nature. In the UK, a large proportion of land is used for agriculture – currently just above 70% [1]. It is one of the most farmed countries in the world. Nature and Farming are completely intertwined; agriculture puts direct pressure on […] The post The Nature Business first appeared on Carbon Rewild. The post The Nature Business appeared first on Carbon Rewild ..read more

With new technology becoming more available as a tool for ecologists and landowners, here we discuss when is it best for acoustic / bioacoustic monitoring and traditional survey methodologies to play a role in our bird survey planning? Birds are fascinating species, and importantly also serve as indicator species due to their varied habitats, diets, […] The post Complementing Traditional Survey Methodologies with Bioacoustic Monitoring first appeared on Carbon Rewild. The post Complementing Traditional Survey Methodologies with Bioacoustic Monitoring appeared first on Carbon Rewild ..read more

Farmland environments play a significant role in the our biodiversity, particularly in supporting varied insect, bat and bird species. However, the shifts in agricultural practices over time have necessitated a comprehensive look at biodiversity trends, focusing primarily on bird populations and the implications of sustainable farming practices. Trends in Bird Populations Data from the British […] The post Revolutionising Agriculture: Harnessing Technology for Biodiversity Monitoring in Farmland Environments first appeared on Carbon Rewild. The post Revolutionising Agriculture: Harnessing Tech ..read more

Our mission at Carbon Rewild is to make the monitoring of wildlife and biodiversity more accessible. After 18 months of development we are excited to introduce our first product: an easy-to-use acoustic monitoring service. This service has four steps: Ship – We ship you an audio recording device Record – You set it up and […] The post How to Set Up A Bird and Bat Recording Device? first appeared on Carbon Rewild. The post How to Set Up A Bird and Bat Recording Device? appeared first on Carbon Rewild ..read more

At Carbon Rewild we are launching our new Bird and Bat Acoustic Monitoring Service. This is a “ship and return” service. We post you a recording device and you set it up. Then after a month you post it back to us. We then analyse the data and send you a report describing all the […] The post Introducing Our New Acoustic Monitoring Service first appeared on Carbon Rewild. The post Introducing Our New Acoustic Monitoring Service appeared first on Carbon Rewild ..read more

You may associate spring and early summer as the time to wake up early and enjoy the dawn chorus. Between March and July some of our feathered friends kickstart the early morning with song to defend their territories and attract a mate. However, there is plenty of song all-year round to enjoy, and from late […] The post A walk in the woods: When to hear the birds sing first appeared on Carbon Rewild. The post A walk in the woods: When to hear the birds sing appeared first on Carbon Rewild ..read more