Ringing is an important tool in bird migration research, since it provides information on the migratory routes of various species, the rest and overwintering areas they use and their migration speeds.

Sharp-eyed birdwatchers, farmers and crofters are being urged to look out for twites – known locally as linties.

Bird monitoring and ringing provide society with the key information needed to protect various species. Bird monitoring produces data for the needs of research. The collection of such data is almost ...