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West Midland Bird Club @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social · 14h

He would have been 100 on December 7th this year. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly. He is survived by his sister Anne Spooner, to whom we have sent our condolences.

An obituary will appear in a forthcoming WMBC News.

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West Midland Bird Club @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social · 14h

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of our oldest and well-loved member, Eric Samuel Clare, or Sam as he was known to some of you. He passed away peacefully at his Alrewas home in the early hours of Monday 13th October.

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jjzomerset.bsky.social @jjzomerset.bsky.social · 20h

Bourn Brook dazzling Kingfisher in the rain
Yday Birmingham City Black Redstart sat on a red car😃
Great!
@westmidbirdclub.bsky.social @ecorecord.bsky.social #birds #wmbirds #ukbirds

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Alrewas Birder @alrewasbirder.bsky.social · 1d

Whitemoor Haye this am. 1 of 2.
C130 lapwing, c60 cormorant, 1 cettis warbler, 6 grey heron, 130 mallard, 1 swallow, 12 egyptian geese, 7 shoveler, 1 raven, 61 pochard, 3 snipe, 48 tufted duck 10 teal, 23 mute swan, 11 great white egret.
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social

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Phil Andrews @pmandrews1973.bsky.social · 2d

Good views of the White-rumped Sandpiper at Blithfield Reservoir along Admaston Reach this afternoon; also Black-necked Grebe south of the causeway but no sign of the Spoonbill. Pair of glasses left on the gate to Blithe Bay
@staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social

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David Hindley (1933-2018) @wrotebirdsong.bsky.social · 5d

Richard King of West Midlands Bird Club @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social notes where it is still possible to hear skylarks singing at a disused airport in the Midlands

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West Midland Bird Club @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social · 18d

Come and join the Stafford Branch coffee morning on Saturday 8th November! ☕

A great chance to meet like-minded people, followed by an optional birding trip to Doxey Marshes 🦆

No need to book, just turn up!

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West Midland Bird Club @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social · 18d

Great to see a Glossy Ibis making it's debut appearance at Wildgoose Reserve last week! 🤩

Find out more about Wildgoose on our website: www.westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk/wildgoose-re...

📸 Photo by Rob (Wildgoose Rural Training)

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Alrewas Birder @alrewasbirder.bsky.social · 22d

Whitemoor Haye this am. 2 of 2.
6 great white egret. 5 grey heron, 1 kingfisher, 1 raven, 3 goldcrest, 14 greenfinch, c20 house martin and c10 swallow, 2 stonechat, 47 wigeon, 5 yellowhammer, 1 snipe, 6 little egret. @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social

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Rob Swift @robswift5.bsky.social · 22d

….a bit of last light Snipe photography this eve, after checking in with the Stewardship mowing contractor @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social Belvide Reserve, Staffs. Now all ready for the winter season refill. 👍🏻

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jjzomerset.bsky.social @jjzomerset.bsky.social · 19d

Frankley Reservoir sunrise this wk
Bourn Brook Kingfishers, Peregrine, Tawny Owls
Great!
@ecorecord.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social #birds #wmbirds #ukbirds

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West Midland Bird Club @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social · Sep 2

⚠️ CHANGE OF DATE ⚠️ for the Stafford Branch Coach Trip to Rutland Water

Due to essential work on the reserve, the trip has been postponed to Sunday 21st September 📆

There are still plenty of spaces on the coach! Please book before 9th September to join 🎉

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Phil Andrews @pmandrews1973.bsky.social · Sep 7

Many thanks to the 20 sites who participated in yesterday's #westmidsalldayer - 4 sites managed to break the 100 mark with Blithfield narrowly pipping Belvide to the post. I'll pull together a list of all the species seen across the sites (usually c140 species). Well done all 👏

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Alrewas Birder @alrewasbirder.bsky.social · Sep 5

Good luck to all of the #westmidsalldayer on the biannual @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social all dayer. Think it's gonna be a tough one at Whitemoor Haye

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Pete Sofley @lastotw.bsky.social · Sep 5

#WestMidsAllDayer tomorrow at #LadywalkNR
Out at first light, If anyone wants to join in then come along at any time but breakfast at woodyard.
Or if your around tomorrow then let us know your sightings please. Always a good day with plenty 👀’s we find something good! @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social

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Phil Andrews @pmandrews1973.bsky.social · Sep 5

Ahead of tomorrow's #WestMidsAllDayer I remembered I hadn't posted the final final final scores from the 23 sites which participated in the Spring event on the 3rd May.

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Phil Andrews @pmandrews1973.bsky.social · Aug 20

A reminder that the autumn edition of the West Midlands All-Day Birdwatch will be on the traditional date of the first Saturday in September (6th). Here's hoping for a good day and lots of sites (new and old) to be participating
#westmidsalldayer

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West Midland Bird Club @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social · Sep 5

Don't forget it's the West Mids all dayer tomorrow!! A chance to see how many bird species can be spotted at different sites in one day, across the region.

Use #WestMidsAllDayer and tag @pmandrews1973.bsky.social to share updates from your local patch tomorrow! 🐦

Phil Andrews @pmandrews1973.bsky.social · Sep 4

The current forecast for Saturday's #WestMidsAllDayer- could be better but could be worse; just a shame its clear overnight with no rain during the day.
Sunday still looking good for some inland movement with overnight southeasterlies then rain during the day #AllWeekender

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West Midland Bird Club @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social · Sep 4

Belvide Reservoir work party season kicks off next month! 💪

There is lots of work to do to this year, and we would love more volunteers to join! Could you help us? 🌳

West Midland Bird Club @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social · Sep 2

If you'd like to book for the new date, contact Chris: [email protected] or book via the website: westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk/event-details/…

The trip will only go ahead if there are enough people, so please do join us for what should be an excellent day of birding! ✨️🦆

Stafford Branch Coach Trip to Rutland Water | WMBC

Revised date of 21st September. Book by 9th September

https://westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk/event-details/…

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West Midland Bird Club @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social · Sep 2

⚠️ CHANGE OF DATE ⚠️ for the Stafford Branch Coach Trip to Rutland Water

Due to essential work on the reserve, the trip has been postponed to Sunday 21st September 📆

There are still plenty of spaces on the coach! Please book before 9th September to join 🎉

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West Midland Bird Club @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social · Aug 29

The new bridge over the Chad Brook at Harborne Reserve is complete!

Find out more about Harborne Reserve and how to visit on our website: www.westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk/harborne-res...

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · Aug 29

If you haven’t already done so, please submit your 2025 BBS and WBBS data to us by the end of this weekend. The deadline to submit your data is 31 August, which is this Sunday! @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology #CitizenScience

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · Aug 20

Apply to join BTO's Youth Advisory Panel👉 bit.ly/_YAPVolunteer

If you're aged 16-24, passionate about nature and people’s engagement in the natural world, then this is your chance to have a positive impact.

📆 Applications close on Sunday 7 September. We look forward to hearing from everyone!

A group of young people are looking into the distance, with countryside around them. Wording alongside reads: BTO Youth. Join Our Youth Advisory Panel! Scan the QR code to find out more and apply. A QR code sits to the right of the wording.

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · Aug 15

August is very much the start of autumn for many migratory birds - read the latest BTO Migration Blog for news & tips for what to look out for in the next couple of weeks!

Don't forget to add your own sightings to @birdtrack.bsky.social & contribute to #CitizenScience!

#Ornithology #Birding

BirdTrack @birdtrack.bsky.social · Aug 15

This autumn's first BTO Migration Blog looks at what we might expect in the second half of August, as the first wave of Pied Flycatchers arrives on the east coast #ukbirding
www.bto.org/our-work/news/blog/migblog/14-aug-2025

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