Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory
@bardseybirdobs.bsky.social
One of two Bird Observatories in Wales. Monitoring the wildlife on Bardsey Island since 1953. Come and stay in our comfortable accommodation at Bardsey Lodge. www.bbfo.org.uk
Adult Sabine’s Gull
Cattle Egret
Male Common Rosefinch
Great Northern Diver this am
Also 600ish Swallows.
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Cattle Egret
Male Common Rosefinch
Great Northern Diver this am
Also 600ish Swallows.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Adult Sabine’s Gull
Cattle Egret
Male Common Rosefinch
Great Northern Diver this am
Also 600ish Swallows.
@rarebirder.bsky.social
Cattle Egret
Male Common Rosefinch
Great Northern Diver this am
Also 600ish Swallows.
@rarebirder.bsky.social
One Grey Phalarope still on Solfach today and an immature Pom Skua off the north end. @rarebirder.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
One Grey Phalarope still on Solfach today and an immature Pom Skua off the north end. @rarebirder.bsky.social
Sea passage this morning. 0700-1015
3 Sooty Shearwaters, 4 Grey Phalaropes, 34 Gannets, 94 Razorbills, 3 Common Scoters, 9 Fulmars, 14 Sandwich Terns, 10 Arctic Terns, 1 Great Black-backed Gull, 2 Arctic Skuas, 4 Whimbrels, 149 Manx Shearwaters, and 100 Kittiwakes. @rarebirder.bsky.social
3 Sooty Shearwaters, 4 Grey Phalaropes, 34 Gannets, 94 Razorbills, 3 Common Scoters, 9 Fulmars, 14 Sandwich Terns, 10 Arctic Terns, 1 Great Black-backed Gull, 2 Arctic Skuas, 4 Whimbrels, 149 Manx Shearwaters, and 100 Kittiwakes. @rarebirder.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Sea passage this morning. 0700-1015
3 Sooty Shearwaters, 4 Grey Phalaropes, 34 Gannets, 94 Razorbills, 3 Common Scoters, 9 Fulmars, 14 Sandwich Terns, 10 Arctic Terns, 1 Great Black-backed Gull, 2 Arctic Skuas, 4 Whimbrels, 149 Manx Shearwaters, and 100 Kittiwakes. @rarebirder.bsky.social
3 Sooty Shearwaters, 4 Grey Phalaropes, 34 Gannets, 94 Razorbills, 3 Common Scoters, 9 Fulmars, 14 Sandwich Terns, 10 Arctic Terns, 1 Great Black-backed Gull, 2 Arctic Skuas, 4 Whimbrels, 149 Manx Shearwaters, and 100 Kittiwakes. @rarebirder.bsky.social
Two Black Terns, Sooty Shearwater passing at sea and a Wryneck in the South Gorse this morning. @rarebirder.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Two Black Terns, Sooty Shearwater passing at sea and a Wryneck in the South Gorse this morning. @rarebirder.bsky.social
Another day on Bardsey and another Blyth’s Reed Warbler - the third of the year! This one found by Greg in Cristin Withy this morning.
September 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Another day on Bardsey and another Blyth’s Reed Warbler - the third of the year! This one found by Greg in Cristin Withy this morning.
Good sea passage 0700-1200
2 Great Shearwaters
2 Balearic Shearwaters
1 Sooty Shearwater
1200 Manx Shearwaters
2 Grey Phalaropes
19 Arctic Skuas
1 Great Skua
1 ad Long-tailed Skua
Small number of Arctic and Sandwich Terns.
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2 Great Shearwaters
2 Balearic Shearwaters
1 Sooty Shearwater
1200 Manx Shearwaters
2 Grey Phalaropes
19 Arctic Skuas
1 Great Skua
1 ad Long-tailed Skua
Small number of Arctic and Sandwich Terns.
@rarebirder.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Good sea passage 0700-1200
2 Great Shearwaters
2 Balearic Shearwaters
1 Sooty Shearwater
1200 Manx Shearwaters
2 Grey Phalaropes
19 Arctic Skuas
1 Great Skua
1 ad Long-tailed Skua
Small number of Arctic and Sandwich Terns.
@rarebirder.bsky.social
2 Great Shearwaters
2 Balearic Shearwaters
1 Sooty Shearwater
1200 Manx Shearwaters
2 Grey Phalaropes
19 Arctic Skuas
1 Great Skua
1 ad Long-tailed Skua
Small number of Arctic and Sandwich Terns.
@rarebirder.bsky.social
Sea watching today was slow but productive.
Three Roseate Terns were the highlight. Also three Arctic Skuas and a small number of both Sandwiches and Arctic Terns. @rarebirder.bsky.social
Three Roseate Terns were the highlight. Also three Arctic Skuas and a small number of both Sandwiches and Arctic Terns. @rarebirder.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Sea watching today was slow but productive.
Three Roseate Terns were the highlight. Also three Arctic Skuas and a small number of both Sandwiches and Arctic Terns. @rarebirder.bsky.social
Three Roseate Terns were the highlight. Also three Arctic Skuas and a small number of both Sandwiches and Arctic Terns. @rarebirder.bsky.social
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Accepted Red-backed Shrike, Bardsey, Caernarfon, 4 - 5 June, finder C. Teal.
August 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Accepted Red-backed Shrike, Bardsey, Caernarfon, 4 - 5 June, finder C. Teal.
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Accepted, Common Rosefinch, Bardsey, Caernarfon 4 - 5 June, finder E. Turner.
August 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Accepted, Common Rosefinch, Bardsey, Caernarfon 4 - 5 June, finder E. Turner.
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Accepted, Melodious Warbler, Bardsey, Caernarfon 6 June, finder E. Turner.
August 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Accepted, Melodious Warbler, Bardsey, Caernarfon 6 June, finder E. Turner.
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Accepted, Black Kite, Bardsey, Caernarfon, 12 May, G. Lee, E. Turner, SD Stansfield et al, photo E. Stansfield.
August 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Accepted, Black Kite, Bardsey, Caernarfon, 12 May, G. Lee, E. Turner, SD Stansfield et al, photo E. Stansfield.
Well it’s been a fantastic week for our University students over the past seven days.
We’ve been so busy with them we have hardly had time to post updates so here goes. First and foremost thanks to our sponsors. @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social
@birdsinwales.bsky.social
We’ve been so busy with them we have hardly had time to post updates so here goes. First and foremost thanks to our sponsors. @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social
@birdsinwales.bsky.social
August 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Well it’s been a fantastic week for our University students over the past seven days.
We’ve been so busy with them we have hardly had time to post updates so here goes. First and foremost thanks to our sponsors. @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social
@birdsinwales.bsky.social
We’ve been so busy with them we have hardly had time to post updates so here goes. First and foremost thanks to our sponsors. @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social
@birdsinwales.bsky.social
Ringing at the Obs this morning produced a few local breeders including this Magpie.
July 27, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Ringing at the Obs this morning produced a few local breeders including this Magpie.
Our first Storm Petrel ringing session of the year tonight saw about 25 birds flying around close inshore (as seen through the Thermal Imaging Scope). However, catching the first one of the year is always a delight.
June 9, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Our first Storm Petrel ringing session of the year tonight saw about 25 birds flying around close inshore (as seen through the Thermal Imaging Scope). However, catching the first one of the year is always a delight.
And this singing immature male Common Rosefinch was found by @ewanturner.bsky.social at Nant today.
June 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
And this singing immature male Common Rosefinch was found by @ewanturner.bsky.social at Nant today.
This superb male Red-backed Shrike was found by Colin (our volunteer) yesterday morning. It was still present today. Occasionally singing today and becoming more wide ranging, even visiting the Obs at one point.
June 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
This superb male Red-backed Shrike was found by Colin (our volunteer) yesterday morning. It was still present today. Occasionally singing today and becoming more wide ranging, even visiting the Obs at one point.
Rather nice male Red-backed Shrike found by Colin our volunteer yesterday morning.
June 4, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Rather nice male Red-backed Shrike found by Colin our volunteer yesterday morning.
We still have three places left. Book now before it’s too late!
We are pleased to announce the we will be running another Student week for 18-24 year olds from 9th to 16th August this year.
The week is funded by West Midland Bird Club, British Birds and West Midlands Bird Club.
See tinyurl.com/Bardsey-stud...
The week is funded by West Midland Bird Club, British Birds and West Midlands Bird Club.
See tinyurl.com/Bardsey-stud...
June 4, 2025 at 6:57 AM
We still have three places left. Book now before it’s too late!
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We are pleased to announce the we will be running another Student week for 18-24 year olds from 9th to 16th August this year.
The week is funded by West Midland Bird Club, British Birds and West Midlands Bird Club.
See tinyurl.com/Bardsey-stud...
The week is funded by West Midland Bird Club, British Birds and West Midlands Bird Club.
See tinyurl.com/Bardsey-stud...
May 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We are pleased to announce the we will be running another Student week for 18-24 year olds from 9th to 16th August this year.
The week is funded by West Midland Bird Club, British Birds and West Midlands Bird Club.
See tinyurl.com/Bardsey-stud...
The week is funded by West Midland Bird Club, British Birds and West Midlands Bird Club.
See tinyurl.com/Bardsey-stud...
Manxies are the best!
May 21, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Manxies are the best!
Seabirds!
May 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Seabirds!
Seabird monitoring is now in full swing
May 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Seabird monitoring is now in full swing
We are pleased to announce the we will be running another Student week for 18-24 year olds from 9th to 16th August this year.
The week is funded by West Midland Bird Club, British Birds and West Midlands Bird Club.
See tinyurl.com/Bardsey-stud...
The week is funded by West Midland Bird Club, British Birds and West Midlands Bird Club.
See tinyurl.com/Bardsey-stud...
May 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We are pleased to announce the we will be running another Student week for 18-24 year olds from 9th to 16th August this year.
The week is funded by West Midland Bird Club, British Birds and West Midlands Bird Club.
See tinyurl.com/Bardsey-stud...
The week is funded by West Midland Bird Club, British Birds and West Midlands Bird Club.
See tinyurl.com/Bardsey-stud...
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Assisted the bird observatory wardens with a seabird count (from boat) at Ynys Enlli yesterday. Main purpose was to count shag nests but some nice photo opportunities too, including this beautiful Puffin. @birdsinwales #birdingWales
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May 10, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Assisted the bird observatory wardens with a seabird count (from boat) at Ynys Enlli yesterday. Main purpose was to count shag nests but some nice photo opportunities too, including this beautiful Puffin. @birdsinwales #birdingWales
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Didn’t expect to find a hoopoe in the net @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social today!!
May 7, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Didn’t expect to find a hoopoe in the net @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social today!!