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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 7h

At BTO we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers, as we work together for birds and nature. You can discover more on our website: www.bto.org/about/how/pr...

Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 9h

(1/) Hi, I’m David, and I help to run the BBS social media channels. This #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, I am sharing something about myself, rather than the usual BBS posts, in order to raise awareness of my mild learning difficulties.

David White saying that he is Dyslexic and Dyspraxic.

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PiedFly.Net @piedflynet.bsky.social · 23h

JOB ALERT: We have an exciting Senior Research Assistant post available for a project tracking predators and prey simultaneously starting early 2026. We need someone with experience tagging adult raptors or wader chicks. This you? app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...

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Dorset Raptor Study Group @dorsetraptors.bsky.social · 2d

Peregrine Falcons are go!
See Hellie's fabulous guest blog on our shiny new website!
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @uptonpictures.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social

Guest blog: Sept 2025 — Dorset Raptor Study Group

Watching peregrines can be an amazing experience and now something possible surprisingly close to home. See peregrines through the eyes of a local enthusiast as welcome to our first guest blog by loca...

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Liz Woodford @woodfordliz.bsky.social · 3d

Managed to visit Bowers Marsh RSPB while up in Essex grandchildren sitting , thankfully the Red-necked phalarope was still around. Very helpful birders to help with directions and scope views ! #Essex #birding #rspb #bowersmarsh

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Steve Waite @axebirder.bsky.social · 3d

Having earlier flown past West Bexington (per Mike Morse) there are six Whooper Swans currently on Colyford Marsh #ukbirding

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Selsey Birder @selseybirder.bsky.social · 3d

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Mike Morse @bexbirder.bsky.social · 3d

Six probable Whooper Swans just flown west past West Bex...

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Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels @scotsquirrels.bsky.social · 6d

We’re hiring a Monitoring and Control Officer based in East Angus! This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys working outdoors and interacting with people, with experience in mammal control work. Find out more and apply by 15 October: buff.ly/tC55HSI

📷 Katie Berry

A person checking a camera trap attached to a tree.

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David Turner @davidturner1967.bsky.social · 7d

Well it's finally here. Wedding day.
A huge thank you to everyone for the kind donations and lovely gifts .
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social

Dave & Shaz's Wedding fundraiser for Birds of Poole Harbour

Help Sharon Lishman raise money to support Birds of Poole Harbour - Environmental Education Charity

www.justgiving.com

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Birds of Poole Harbour @harbourbirds.bsky.social · 8d

Message from DWT Nicki Tutton - Currently 115 Spoonbill on the Brownsea Lagoon this evening @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Paul Harris @paulupwey.bsky.social · 9d

Osprey fishing at Rodden Hive. One unsuccessful dive, now sat on Chesil Beach. Appears unringed. Also Red Kite and Marsh Harrier.

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Alan Membury @alanmembury.bsky.social · 10d

Gillian and I went off this morning to find the Wryneck that has been at Barleycrates Lane, Portland for a few days now and we were successful (thanks to original finder?). It displayed lovely for us. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social #ukbirds #ukbirding

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Liz Woodford @woodfordliz.bsky.social · 10d

Good to actually see a Water rail and a Cetti's this morning at RLV, plus Kingfisher , tree creeper , sandwich tern and over 200 wigeon for company ! @harbourbirds.bsky.social @annaaubrey.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @ianballam.bsky.social

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nickurch.bsky.social @nickurch.bsky.social · 10d

No sign of YB Bunting at Abbotsbury Swannery upto 1pm. 4+ Fire rests, lots of Blackcaps, 8+ Cattle Egrets and Red Kite. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Liz Woodford @woodfordliz.bsky.social · 10d

Cuteness beyond cuteness !!! 😍

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Steph Murphy @stephmurphy.bsky.social · 12d

8J2, from Tweed Valley, preening on a dead tree at the LORP, Budleigh Salterton. Good luck on your journey! #UKBirding

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Jenny Moore @cornishpasty1.bsky.social · 12d

Tesco Stronger Starts fundraiser starts in early Oct to mid January. Please cast your voting token for us when making a purchase at a Tesco store in the Poole, Parkstone, B'mouth and Westbourne areas.

Grab your handfuls and please vote for Birds of Poole Harbour!

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Andy @nikonbirder.bsky.social · 13d

Evasive action! A Short-eared Owl being chased by a Herring Gull at Church Norton, Pagahm Harbour, this morning.
#birds #ukbirds #nikon #z8 #birdphotography

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Liz Woodford @woodfordliz.bsky.social · 13d

Looks like it !

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Liz Woodford @woodfordliz.bsky.social · 13d

Good trip to Lytchett fields little stint,curlew sandpiper, 2 spot reds,green sandpiper, grey plover and finally 9 glossy ibis!( only 1 in rubbish picture) @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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David Turner @davidturner1967.bsky.social · 13d

27 spoonbills from shipstal hide at the moment @harbourbirds.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

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Paul Harris @paulupwey.bsky.social · 14d

3 Osprey being chased around on Chesil Beach by 3 Red Kite! Not something I ever thought I'd see in Weymouth. Also 2 Marsh Harrier. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Liz Woodford @woodfordliz.bsky.social · 14d

Juvenile WTE flying over middlebere channel @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Liz Woodford @woodfordliz.bsky.social · 14d

2 red kite over Coombe this morning plus GWE and nice flock of Avocet , a flyover spitfire as well. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social #rspbarne @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Paul Harris @paulupwey.bsky.social · 14d

Make that 3 Ospreys! All sat on Chesil quite close together.

Paul Harris @paulupwey.bsky.social · 14d

Also an Osprey now, currently sat on a post on the Chesil.

Paul Harris @paulupwey.bsky.social · 14d

Rodden Hive: 3 Red Kite flying about together over on Chesil Beach plus a Marsh Harrier.

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