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Paul Sutton @paulsutton301.bsky.social · 8h

Male common scoter off Jerry’s Point @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Birds of Poole Harbour @harbourbirds.bsky.social · 1d

11 Eider in Studland Bay off Middle Beach info from James Leaver, plus 1 each of GN Diver and BT Diver out in Poole Bay @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Studland Birds @studlandbirds.bsky.social · 1d

A bit more variety of Waders in Brands Bay, Studland with the arrival of 3 Grey Plovers:
Teal 116
Wigeon 25
Pintail 10
Grey Plover 3
R Plover 4
Curlew 44
Blackwit 255
Redshank 92
Greenshank 3
Turnstone 2
Dunlin 32
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

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Oceana UK @oceanauk.bsky.social · 1d

🌡️🌊 Marine heatwaves will become more frequent off UK coasts, similar in intensity to the ‘unheard of’ temps in 2023, which put ocean life at risk of death - experts say

“This is [...] likely to worsen unless we make significant strides to cut emissions”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Marine heatwaves to become more frequent off UK and Irish coasts, experts say

Scientists find 10% chance that similar events to the ‘unheard of’ temperatures in 2023 could occur each year

www.theguardian.com

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Dorset Wildlife Trust @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚

Did you know? Spending time in nature is proven to benefit both our physical and mental health. That's why we're encouraging you to visit one of our nature reserves and experience the wonder and beauty that they have to offer. 👉 bit.ly/437IksB ~ Jack

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Studland Birds @studlandbirds.bsky.social · 1d

Per James Leaver

11 Eider on the sea off Middle Beach, Studland.
1 adult male, 1 first winter & the rest were brown
The largest Studland Eider flock I can remember
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 1d

Limited rewards at St Aldhelms this AM
Wheatear 1
Whinchat 1
A few Chiffys
A cheeky Stoat

Weds not much better
Wheatear 2
Firecrest 1
Goldcrest 2
A few Chiffys & Blackcaps

Scatterings of Swallows & Martins both days
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @beardybirder.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 1d

Feels like a decent early date for Dorset as well @bexbirder.bsky.social

Mike Morse @bexbirder.bsky.social · 1d

A Red-necked Grebe was a bit of a surprise off West Bex this morning. A little distant and crap light but still a smart bird...

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 1d

Also Slender-billed Curlew is the first species (Morocco 90) that I've seen that's been declared extinct
Sadly, it might not be the last species I've seen that disappears in my lifetime

Dr Alex Bond @thelabandfield.bsky.social · 1d

It's also not "just another" extinction, it's the first from mainland Europe in centuries. CENTURIES.

And there will be others within our lifetime.

That's biodiversity loss.

We'll never hear this sound, ever again xeno-canto.org/398794

XC398794 Slender-billed Curlew (Numenius tenuirostris)

Awful wind noise in the original! See sonogram and notes of the recording circumstances on p12 of Gretton A. (1991) The ecology and conservation of the Slender-billed Curlew (Numenius tenuirostris). ...

xeno-canto.org

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Nicki T @wildontheroad.bsky.social · 2d

'Only' 69 spoonies on the lagoon today... we may have reached our peak count?! Close to the Tern Hide this morning snd great views again... just get a load of this stunner 😍 #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Beaver Trust @beavertrust.bsky.social · 2d

The results of the study show that beavers can improve habitats for many species on both immediate and legacy timescales.

The removal of beavers from much of the northern hemisphere disrupted the balance - but their return offers a rare opportunity to restore it.

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Beaver Trust @beavertrust.bsky.social · 2d

Engineering a legacy: 54 years of beaver impact

A new study explores over five decades of beaver activity in southern Finland. While some benefits appear quickly, others emerge only later or after beavers leave an area.

Find out more 👇
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 2d

Rice's Whale, the world's newest recognised whale species, is already on the brink of extinction:

Rice's Whale population in peril only years after species discovered

Rice's Whale, described in 2021, is already Critically Endangered, with only 50 individuals surviving in the Gulf of Mexico. Threatened by oil exploration, ship strikes, noise and pollution, its limited range makes it highly vulnerable. Conservationists are calling for urgent protective measures, warning that without immediate action, this newly recognised species could disappear within decades.

bit.ly

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Alexander Lees @alexanderlees.bsky.social · 2d

Impending Clements alignment with AviList
ebird.org/news/2025-ta... #Ornithology #SplitsLumps&Shuffles

2025 Taxonomy Update—COMING SOON - eBird

The 2025 eBird Taxonomy Update will begin on 28 October and big changes are already underway as we prepare the eBird database for this year's revisions. Follow this page for updates throughout the pro...

ebird.org

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 3d

My latest Blog Post - Post 14 - Day 17 - You Dirty Old Town

Suffice to say I wasn't impressed with walking around Palermo with how much rubbish there was on virtually every street during another shore run on our Saga cruise in Jan/Feb 25
birdingpooleharbourandbeyond.blogspot.com/2025/10/5-fe...

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Paul Harris @paulupwey.bsky.social · 3d

Doing the tourist bit at Sete Citades today and delighted to find an endemic! 3 São Miguel Goldcrest (R.r. azoricus) in the lakeside trees. Call more piercing than our Goldcrest, a bit more Firecrest like. Also found a drake Ring-necked Duck, no idea if it has been seen previously?

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ORCA @orcaweb.bsky.social · 3d

Supporting ORCA isn’t just about volunteering - even a one-off donation makes a real difference.

Every £10 adds up to real-world impact:

Your donation helps fund research, education, and conservation - giving whales and dolphins a louder voice where it matters most!

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ORCA @orcaweb.bsky.social · 3d

Once pushed to the edge of extinction by commercial whaling, southern right whales still face serious challenges today.

Their population remains low and they are now threatened by pollution, ship strikes, and entanglement in fishing gear — all of which put their slow recovery at risk.

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 3d

Nick Clegg says its OK for companies worth billions to steal artists property rights, so those companies can make a lot of money in the future off the backs of those artists
A man who lost his moral compass many years ago

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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RareBirdAlert @rarebirder.bsky.social · 3d

MEGA - White-throated Needletail earlier this pm at Tophill Low, E.Yorks

First mainland record since 1991 😲

No sign at the moment but make sure you have the BirdAlertPRO app if its re-found.

Get a 30-day free trial here rarebirdalert.co.uk/realdata/bir...

📷 via tophilllow.blogspot.com

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 3d

At least 15 Cattle Egrets between East Holme floodplain and the village ford at 1400 with cattle
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

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Studland Birds @studlandbirds.bsky.social · 3d

Snippets from South Haven, Studland this AM per Graham Armstrong
Black-throated Diver 1 into PooleH. A nice early record
Crossbill 14 North across harvour mouth (2 parties of 7)
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 3d

Fast rising tide at Middlebere with highlights being:
7 Curlew Sandpiper
20 Knot
1 Spotted Redshank
480 Avocet,
240 Blckwit,
16 Pintail
1 Green Sandpiper.
24 Shelduck
1 Peregrine
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Paul Harris @paulupwey.bsky.social · 4d

Azores is quite stunning. Grackle aside, I've also seen American Wigeon, Spoonbill, 15+ Waxbills, Azorean ssp of Chaffinch, Grey Wag and Large White. Highlights today were 6 Sei Whale and 200 Spotted Dolphin. Lots of Cory's and Azorean Gulls. Several Grass Webworm flushed underfoot yesterday.

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ORCA @orcaweb.bsky.social · 4d

Meet the northern bottlenose whale!

With its distinctive bulbous melon, curved dorsal fin, and unique W-shaped tail fluke, it’s a truly unmistakable species.

Often seen logging or swimming slowly at the surface, these fascinating whales are a special sight in northern waters.

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