I caught this bird the day the day it arrived (17th) and it stayed until 25th. It was then seen on 28th 289km away in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. It would seem that the regular wintering bird at both locations is actually the same bird….🤯 🪶📷 Ronan Owens @birdguides.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social

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@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social Good Morning Natalie, is there anything you think can be done about raising this in the house and stopping the import of Spanish strawberries? x.com/SamaHoole/st...

Rare butterflies bounce back after landowners in Wales cut back on flailing hedges

Killdeer, Ripley #hantsbirding

Scotland's land reform journey is entering its most important chapter and we need YOUR help. Please write to the leaders of Scotland's main political parties that Scotland needs REAL land reform now for our people, wildlife and environment. Take action: revive.scot/land-reform-...

As part of regular monitoring at The Lough in Cork City, Barry O’Mahony and I ringed an adult Ring-billed Gull yesterday. Didn’t realise, but seems to be the first to be ringed in Britain or Ireland. Where will it go? @npwsireland.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @birdwatchireland.bsky.social

Come and join us in Mongolia in May/June 2026 and see some fabulous birds, amazing landscapes, wonderful people and some great mammals too. It really is a fabulous country! #Birds #Mongolia #WiseBirding

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We know it’s possible for renewable energy projects to be developed alongside the protection of marine wildlife. But the scale of Berwick Bank puts our already under-pressure seabird populations at risk and public money should not be used to support it.

The UK Government’s decision to include Berwick Bank in the Contracts for Difference scheme is a disaster for Scotland’s seabirds. Killing tens of thousands of these incredible birds isn’t just reckless, it could push many species towards extinction.

Home early today so had a look along the River Eden for Otters, sadly without success. However, plenty to photograph with a pair of Dipper, redhead Goosander and Cormorant showing well. #ukbirding

A wonderful trip to Senegal over the New Year period yielded many top drawer species. Top of that list, for me, was Egyptian Plover which I'd always wanted to see since first seeing it illustrated in a book when I was about 10! Incredible views at Gamadji Sare in the north 😍 #birding #senegal

Seasonal positions (Apr-Sep) for Botanical and Entomology Field Surveyors available with @ukceh.bsky.social - see ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/CEH_Ca...

A funny looking festive redbreast at Sheringham today. Only the second time I've seen Eastern Black Redstart in the UK so would have been rude not to have a quick look. Nice to see some of Norfolk's finest there too. Merry Christmas everyone 🎅 #ukbirding

Snow Leopard on your wish list for the New Year? We have a guaranteed departure in Feb: www.wisebirding.co.uk/mongolia-win... #Mammals #SnowLeopard #WiseBirding

A truly magical encounter with four Otters late this afternoon on the River Eden in Cupar. Too quick for the phone camera to get any decent shots plus I was too engrossed watching them to worry about photos too much. Also, 3 Dipper in Haugh Park on the walk home.

Large falcon seen on The Stang earlier, an escaped Lanner perhaps?

Cattle Egret pre-roost, 166 in this image and at least 15 that weren't! So a minimum of 181 currently roosting at the Swannery tonight @swannerysteve.bsky.social

Whatever the competition, whatever the result it's a dream come true to see Palace in Europe 🦅 #cpfc

Divers still at Covenham Reservoir this morning @lincsbirding.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social #Birds #UKBirding

NEW JOB in #ornithology and #conservation promoting the amazing work of @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social across global #flyways: buff.ly/NNQNpRs

Spectacular aerial display by these two Goshawk this morning in glorious sunshine! An adult & juvenile/immature?

On Shetland for the weekend to do some jobs in & around the house but kept getting distracted by birds in the garden! Started with a Coues's Arctic Redpoll then Rory Tallack had brief views of a pipit which eventually gave itself up as a Pechora. Lastly, a Bullfinch was a most welcome addition.

Has anyone got a reliable place they go to see stag beetles they would be happy to share? 🙏

Our colour ringing season at Lytchett Bay is off to a great start with 5 Water Pipit & 5 Rock Pipit marked (under license) already. Please look out for yellow (Water) and white (Rock) marked birds and report all sightings 🙏 #Dorsetbirds

I've just finished revising my free Birding Cadiz Guide (but donations via my Just Giving page to Alzheimer's Society are very welcome). No major changes, just minor updates (corrections are also posted on my blog - birdingcadizprovince.weebly.com/cadiz-birdin...)

When it comes to confident bird ID, it's all about the details 🪶 If you're looking for an upgrade from your first binoculars and want to elevate your birdwatching experience, consider the Explorer WA ED-R: www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/binoculars/explorer-wa-ed-r-binoculars #BirdingGear

While I was cleaning up the moth trap this morning a male southern small white was already flying around in the garden. See how the discal spot touches the surrounding veins over a few mm, in male small white this spot is smaller and does not or only barely touch the veins. #butterflyID

An excellent day birding on #StKilda yesterday, with this Arctic Warbler probably the highlight. This is the second island record after finally being added to the Kilda list last year. @birdguides.bsky.social @scottishbirding.bsky.social @hebridesbirds.bsky.social

Male Red-footed Falcon at Elmley NNR this lunchtime - a stunning little performer! #RareBirdsUK #kentbirding @rarebirder.bsky.social #UKBirding

2 weeks to go!! Very touched by the immense support given already by friends & family. Very much looking forward to it, no doubt my biggest challenge yet, and hopefully I do you all proud! 🥰 @matt-eade24.bsky.social www.justgiving.com/page/emilyri...

I've added some recent work to the Illustrations page of my website. Please have a look if you have a few moments. Thanks. www.ajm-wildlife-art.co.uk/illustrations #art #wildlifeart #birds #ukbirding

Birding meets style with our seabird-inspired designs — shearwaters shearing, petrels gliding. T-shirts or hoodies, these pieces have you covered for every seawatching adventure. Explore at aluladesigns.co.uk and take flight.

A fairly quiet moth trap this morning in Cupar, Fife, was enlivened by an Olive-tree Pearl (Palpita vitrealis) which bolted upon opening but thankfully settled nearby. Also, nice to get a couple of Brown-spot Pinion and a Brindled Green #teammoth @migrantmothuk.bsky.social

Just in this morning: Used Kowa TSN 55A travel scope - £1699. You might have to be quick with this one! : www.cleyspy.co.uk/product/used... #preloved #BirdingGear

A poor catch in the trap this morning in Cupar (Fife) but delighted that amongst it was a new moth for me in the form of a male Anomalous. I'd expected to have seen this species before when up on the moors but hadn't. So I suppose getting one in the garden explains why it is so called. #teammoth

We have two exciting opportunities to join our friendly team in Wareham Forest, Dorset: 🌿Senior Ecologist (Conservation Planner) 🌿Senior Ecologist (Botanist) Salary range: £34,000-£40,000 FTE Closing date: 28/09/2025 For more details, see: www.footprint-ecology.co.uk/company/vaca...

A flying visit to Poole at the start of the week gave me the opportunity to deploy the Golden Twin-spot pheromone. Absolutely thrilled to find two of these stunners in the trap on Wednesday morning. Must be breeding locally? #teammoth

As part of the #PowerShift project, we publish articles from across Scotland on how fair the transition to net zero really is. Shetland’s experiences are not unique as this account from North Lewis demonstrates @fiosnews.bsky.social @scottishbeacon.bsky.social @ampaipear.bsky.social

#birdinggear For Sale. Swarovski ATX 65. Ace Optics and Swaro case, both caps. Purchased (as separates) May and June '24. Optically perfect, no marks on glass. Small scuff on side of eyepiece. £2100.00. Message me if you want it...

We are looking for a Botanist to join our team! Click the link below for further details 🌿

There's loads of incredible technology ready to replace fossil fuels what's lacking is political will "Spanish startup Vortex Bladeless is creating quiet, bird-safe wind turbines that generate electricity from a vibrating cylinder instead of spinning blades" via General Knowledge #SocialistSunday

Return of the Dunlin to Forsinard! 1. Remove lines of non-native pines 2. Fill in the furrows and smooth out the ridges 👇 3. Wait, as peat slowly forms in the wet surface 4. CO2 gets captured in peat 5. Dunlin and Golden Plover breed again wadertales.wordpress.com/2025/08/16/p... #BirdingScotland

Sadly we have to report that today a Goshawk came calling to the live Hobby nest. Nature is incredible & hard at times. Goshawks are also amazing. We've learned loads about the lives of these heathland Hobbies & thanks for your support Read on: drsg.co.uk/f/a-goshawk-... @forestryengland.bsky.social

Some highlights from a late spring Japan tour, the iconic Okinawa Rail and Amami Woodcock and an amazing encounter with an Amami Thrush incubating on its nest! Read more and see more images on my blog travellingbirder.blogspot.com