Report on Bird Ringing for Britain and Ireland for 1988

Abstract
This is the 52nd annual report of the British Trust for Ornithology's Ringing Scheme. During 1988 more birds were ringed than in any previous year and the number of reported recoveries was also at a high level. The report provides an annual summary of the activities of the scheme, including tabular material and details of some of the more unusual recoveries reported during the year. Some of the main factors which have influenced these results are also outlined.