We are pleased to announce that copies of ‘The Birds of Fair Isle’ are now on sale at The SOC, Waterston House, Aberlady, East Lothian at £85. @scottishbirding.bsky.social

🚨 In press: Seasonal variation in trophic niche and resource use in Great Black-backed Gulls by Langlois-Lopez et al. #seabirds #TeamGull #OpenAccess www.marineornithology.org/PDF/54_1/54_...

Whether it’s a park, sports field or cemetery we want you to tell us what #birds use your local greenspace!🐦🌳 Sign up to our Birds in Greenspaces survey at www.bto.org/greenspaces#birdsJust download the app, select your greenspace and log bird records! #UKBirding #BirdingScotland #BirdingWales

Last few days to apply - applications close on 7th April!

Join me & @olliepadget.bsky.social at @livuninews.bsky.social! #postdoc #seabird movement & navigation in response to environmental cues @ukri.org. Developing new loggers w/ micro-engineers & computer scientists @yorkuniversity.bsky.social. Job tinyurl.com/2zuzktv5 Press release tinyurl.com/2zuzktv5

6/🧵Lastly, we are looking for Catalan ecologists and social scientists to join our team! Please reach out if you're interested or share with networks!

We would be grateful if you could take part in our 2026 Diversity and Inclusion survey 💙 Within The Seabird Group, we're tracking our progress and working to build a more diverse, inclusive community 👥 It takes just 5-10 minutes to complete ⏲️ Take the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Northern Ireland Seabird Report Launch is now LIVE! Stay tuned for exciting #seabird talks as we celebrate the efforts of our incredible volunteers, researchers and organisations! #Ornithology

Great opportunity to join BTO as Director of Country Operations! Apply online ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs 📝 £68,199 📆 Full time, Permanent. 📍 Stirling, Scotland, but we would consider BTO Cymru or Northern Ireland offices for the right candidate. 🖥️ Hybrid. Closing date: Tuesday 14 April. #Ornithology

We’re pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Seabird Monitoring Programme report, in partnership with JNCC, in association with the RSPB. Click here to read the report: www.bto.org/our-work/sci... Read on for key findings ⬇️ #seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

Thinking of submitting your manuscript to our journal Seabird? 📜🐧 Check out our new and updated guidelines here: www.seabirdgroup.org.uk/journal/guid... 📸: Alex Bond

The main changes include: 👉We now accept abstracts in a language other than English, in addition to the mandatory English abstract. 👉We request 3-6 keywords. 👉We encourage authors to make their data publicly available.

We're excited to announce a brand new partnership with @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social, offering the chance to for two aspiring conservationists to visit the Obs for two weeks in August this year! For more details and how to apply, see www.fairislebirdobs.co.uk/opportunitie...

🔊 JOB VACANCY Would you like to work at the heart of a global ornithological membership society? BOU are seeking a Journal and Engagement Manager to play a central role in delivering our mission ⏰ Apply by 14 April bou.org.uk/vacancy-j... #ornithology 🪶

End of 2023, a total of 3,084 North American landbirds of 94 taxa had been recorded in the Western Palearctic. The most frequent of these species include Red-eyed Vireo, American Pipit & Yellow-billed Cuckoo Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... 📸 Mike Durkalec 🥇Subscriber Content

NEW on #theBOUblog from Heather Fortune World Book Day 2026! Recommendations from BOU Council and Committee members bou.org.uk/blog-fort...#theBOUblog #ornithology 🪶

Our next ECR talk is all about seabird ringing! 🐦 Join us to learn how ringing works, opportunities to get involved, and how ringing data supports key research and conservation. 🗓️: Friday 20th March ⌚: 09:30- 11:00 (GMT) 📍: Online Signup here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 📸: Will Brown

We’re excited to be at the @btobirds.bsky.social conference tomorrow and look forward to learning about all the great research underway and the upcoming monitoring work planned. #BTOConference2026 #ornithology #research

Charlie Stayt, "A lot of people think those leaflets are the nasty side of politics" Zack Polanski, "Genocide is quite nasty"

What a result!! Huge congratulations to the amazing Hannah Spencer - everyone in Gorton and Denton has just made history. This result shows @greenparty.org.uk can win anywhere, that the politics of hope can win over the politics of hate & there is no longer any such thing as a Labour safe seat 💚

NEW on #theBOUblog from Elle Kaye Creativity in Conservation: Being “Other” in a Science Space bou.org.uk/blog-kaye...#theBOUblog #ornithology 🪶

Avoid disappointment - order now - this special offer price will only be available for a limited period and the print run is not large. Publication is due in March. #BirdingScotland #rarebirdsUK #ukbirding #ornithology #birding

⏳ Deadline approaching! This is a final reminder that our Training Grants closes on the 28th of February. If you are from a BAME background, and would like to gain seabird volunteering/ ringing experience we can provide support up to £250. For more info: www.seabirdgroup.org.uk/grants

Issue #161 of our newsletter should have hit your inbox or doormat! 💌 We call for hosts for our 2027 conference, hear about an ancient storm petrel specimen and are updated on one of Europe's largest Sandwich tern colonies. 🎙️🐣

⚠️ We've had reports of seabirds washing up. Please report ALL species of dead birds ⬇️ 📍 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/... 📍 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/... 📍 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv... #UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland

Lots of reports of dead seabirds in the aftermath of recent storms. Please keep an eye out for any dead colour ringed Shags and send details to [email protected] #seabirds #ornithology #winterstorm

White-billed Diver showing very well at Gill’s Bay this afternoon with @ninaohanlon.bsky.social Nice find by A. Branch #CaithnessBirds

⏰ DEADLINE APPROACHING We have vacancies on 5 BOU committees, starting July 2026 Nominate yourself or someone you know now! Not sure if it's for you? Why not try our NEW Committee Shadowing Scheme bou.org.uk/about-the... Deadline: 27 Feb #ornithology 🪶

Not only have storms been hampering our plans to get to #islands recently, they've also been causing difficulties for #seabirds foraging on their wintering grounds at sea. We can help seabirds when they come to land, ensuring nest sites are free of invasive predators www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#Seabird Journal issue #37 is complete and has been sent out to those who requested a physical copy 😊 Remember to check your mailboxes! It is also available to read online here ➡️ www.seabirdgroup.org.uk/seabird-37 #science #seabirds

We are receiving increased reports of dead auks, including Puffins, particularly in North East Scotland. It's quick and easy to report any dead or sick birds you find through the 'Deceased bird' function on the home page of the BirdTrack app Photo: Puffin by Richard Selman / BTO #ukbirding

Fair Isle Bird Observatory is pleased to announce that 'The Birds of Fair Isle' is now available to pre-order. This richly illustrated two-volume avifauna celebrates 75 years of FIBO survey work. The set is offered for a limited time at £70 plus postage. For details: www.fairislebirdobs.co.uk/bofi

GPS tracked Icelandic Greylag Goose movements tracker link below. Greylags ‘Alastair’ and ‘Willem’ are currently in Caithness arcgis.stofa.is/portal/apps/... #CaithnessBirds

1/ Arctic Skuas are on the UK Birds of Conservation Concern Red List. But new BTO-led research reveals just how much we don’t know about their numbers globally. Discover more. ⬇️ #Ornithology #Seabirds 📖 www.bto.org/Arctic-Skua-...

📢 DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER.... ....for #BOU2026 Birds and people 31 March - 2 April 2026 | University of Nottingham & Zoom & Bluesky Places are selling out fast, so check out the programme and book your place today! Early-bird deadline: 16 Feb bou.org.uk/event/bir...#BOU2026 #ornithology 🪶

Our new paper led by Madson Freitas shows that global demand for Açaí, a dietary staple for Amazonian people, now marketed as a superfood, is driving widespread estuarine forest degradation leading to impoverishment of their bird communities www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #ornithology 🌎🍴🪶🌴

SOC Highland Branch are giving 15 Highland-based young birdwatchers the opportunity to attend the SOC/ @btoscotland.bsky.social Spring Conference on Sat 14 March '26 for just £10! Places are limited & will be allocated through an application process. Application criteria applies tinyurl.com/4cwscusk

1/🧵 New BTO-led research sheds light on the number and range of Little Egrets with population estimates higher than previously thought – likely exceeding 2,000 pairs in the UK! 🙌 #Ornithology @britishbirds.bsky.social 📖 www.bto.org/little-egret...

Was watching two Humpback Whales cruise up the coast from our house, when a pod of Orca went through between the Whales and land this morning @ninaohanlon.bsky.social

64 species on our 25 km cycle around NE Cairthness yesterday, with Great-spotted Woodpecker and Tree Sparrow good additions to the 10 km #PWC2026 list. The only photo I took was @rob-hughes-birder.bsky.social admiring his cake! #CaithnessBirds

A very enjoyable @webs-gsmp.bsky.social count at Dunnet Bay this morning with my first Glaucous Gulls of the year - plus a smart Water Pipit was a great bonus! #CaithnessBirds

📢 NOMINATE FOR BOU COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP ➡️ Awards Nominations Committee ➡️ Engagement Committee ➡️ IBIS Management Committee ➡️ Meetings Committee ➡️ Records Committee Plus NEW Committee Shadowing Scheme Full details: bou.org.uk/about-the... #ornithology 🪶

As well as Training Grants, we've also opened up our latest round of Research Grants 📷👛 ❓: To fund #seabird research (eg. camera monitoring, ringing/tracking studies, counts/productivity assessments) 👥: All welcome to apply 💲: Up to £500 📅: Deadline 28 Feb Details ▶️ www.seabirdgroup.org.uk/grants

2026 Training Grants are now open! 📢🕊️ Are you: 📏 Hoping to gain experience with #seabirds via unpaid work? 🧑 From a BAME background? (though others may apply too) 💸 A grant of up to £250 could help! (to cover travel, accommodation or food) Info: www.seabirdgroup.org.uk/grant Apply by 28 Feb 💌

THE PATCHWORK CHALLENGE 2025 ROUND-UP IS NOW LIVE ON THE BLOG! Go head over and see where you finished #PWC2025 and sign up for #PWC2026! The link for the blog is: patchworkchallenge.blogspot.com

After an absence last year, White-tailed Eagle flying past our house was a welcome #PWC2026 tick #CaithnessBirds with @ninaohanlon.bsky.social

Looking for a new birding challenge for 2026? Why not take up patch birding and participate in Patchwork Challenge? Find out more about this fun birding competition in our guest blog from @patchbirding.bsky.social: www.the-soc.org.uk/blogs/blog/p... #PatchBirding #PWC2026 #LowCarbonBirding

Can we communicate our reaserch in more fun and accessible ways? I loved working with Anna @btobirds.bsky.social on her fantastic comic illustrating our recent work using seabird poo to look at their diet! Find out more at www.bto.org/our-work/new... #ornithology #seabirds #SciArt

Grab a cuppa and read our Seabird Poo comic! ➡️ http://www.bto.org/S... ☕📖 Discover how seabird scientists collected bird poo and analysed its DNA contents to determine the types of prey consumed by Shags and Kittiwakes! 😮 #Ornithology ✏️ Illustrations by Anna Dupont-Crabtree

📢 NOMINATE FOR BOU COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP ➡️ Awards Nominations Committee ➡️ Engagement Committee ➡️ IBIS Management Committee ➡️ Meetings Committee ➡️ Records Committee Plus NEW Committee Shadowing Scheme Full details: bou.org.uk/about-the... #ornithology 🪶