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The British Trust from Ornithology (BTO) is the UK's leading bird research organisation. BTO Cymru seeks to give a Welsh voice and perspective on the important issues for birds in Wales. www.bto.org/about-bto/national-offices/bto-cymru-english
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BTO Cymru @btocymru.bsky.social · Sep 1
All our autumn events are now ready for bookings on our webpage. If you'd like to know more about our surveys or build your ID skills, be sure to sign up to an online or in-person session! ➡️ www.bto.org/cymru-events #BirdingWales
Image of a Curlew with the BTO Cymru logo top left and wording to the right that reads: BTO Cymru Autumn Training Opportunities. Welsh Waterbirds for Beginners, 23 & 30 September, Online, £10. Welsh Waders for Beginners, 6 &1 3 October, Online, £10. An Introduction to the Wetland Bird Survey, 20 October, Online, Free. An Introduction to Garden BirdWatch, 4 November, Online, Free. Wetland Bird Survey Practice, Malltraeth, 11 October, 10:30-12:30, Free. RSPB Conwy, 9 November, 10:30-12:30, Free. Visit our website for details and to sign up: www.bto.org/cymru-events.
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HUGE diolch to ALL who supported and attended Conference. An inspiring, informative & wonderful day. See you next year!

Diolch i BAWB am gefnogi a mynychu. Diwrnod ysbrydoledig, addysgiadol a bendigedig. Tan flwyddyn nesaf!

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The audience at WOS Conference today
October 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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This was a lovely surprise and honour, to receive the 2025 Marsh Award for Ornithology from the British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social, at this evening’s opening of the Society of Wildlife Artists’ annual exhibition.
btobirds.bsky.social BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · Oct 16
The Marsh Award for Ornithology goes to Dr. Rob Thomas! @robthomasbirds.bsky.social has made a huge contribution to ornithology through academic research, teaching & mentorship that’s inspired generations of students. He’s also published a monograph on the Storm-petrels. @marshawards.bsky.social
An image of Dr. Rob Thomas holding a mug smiling at the camera with a stone wall in the background features in a circular frame over a background of white, green and pale pink colouring. Wording top left reads: Winner The Marsh Award for Ornithology Dr. Rob Thomas. The BTO logo and Marsh Charitable Trust logo are top right of the image.
October 16, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Heather's contribution to ornithology and BTO surveys has been incredible across Wales! Thank you Heather! A well-deserved recipient of the Jubilee Medal. 🏅
btobirds.bsky.social BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · Oct 16
The winner of the Jubilee Medal is Heather Coats! Heather’s support to BTO has been outstanding, including her surveying for @bbs-birds.bsky.social (she’s one of four people in Wales to have surveyed a square every year) & her dedication to bird ringing led her to co-found the Gower Ringing Group.
A portrait image of Heather Coats in a circular frame over a background of white, green and pale pink colouring. Wording top left reads: Winner Jubilee Medal Heather Coats. The BTO logo is top right of the image, and the silhouette of a Robin is bottom right of the image above the wording winner BTO awards 2025.
October 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Congratulations to Julian @penrhynbirder.bsky.social on being awarded the Dilys Breese Medal for his contribution to ornithology and sharing BTO's work across Wales!
btobirds.bsky.social BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · Oct 16
Our Dilys Breese Medal winner is Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social! Julian is editor of the Welsh Bird Report, Co-editor of The Birds of Wales and a dedicated birder. Taking part in many BTO surveys he uses his writing skills to regularly share BTO work, including in his BirdNotes column. 📝
An image of Julian Hughes holding binoculars features in a circular frame over a background of white, green and pale pink colouring. Wording top left reads: Winner Dilys Breese Medal Julian Hughes. The BTO logo is top right of the image, and the silhouette of a Robin is bottom right of the image above the wording winner BTO awards 2025.
October 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Our online ‘Welsh Waders for Beginners’ course is now less than a week away! Book your place today on our website here: www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
October 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Mae ein cwrs ar-lein ‘Adar Rhydio Cymru i Ddechreuwyr’ bellach llai na wythnos i ffwrdd! Cofrestrwch heddiw ar ein gwefan yma: www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
October 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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The Winter Bird Survey has started! Huge thanks to all volunteer surveyors. You can find out more about the survey here: www.bto.org/get-involved...
penrhynbirder.bsky.social Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · Sep 27
Before the rain arrived, first visit to my two @btobirds.bsky.social Winter Bird Survey squares above Conwy, which I otherwise rarely visit outside the breeding season.

Quite a few Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps still around, Robin winter territories galore, and several Choughs foraging on the mountain.
September 29, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Our first ever online ‘Welsh Waterbirds for Beginners’ course is now less than a week away! Book your place today on our website here: www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
September 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Mae ein cwrs ar-lein newydd ‘Adar Dŵr Cymru i Ddechreuwyr’ bellach llai na wythnos i ffwrdd! Cofrestrwch heddiw ar ein gwefan yma:
www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
September 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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penrhynbirder.bsky.social
Well done these lads. It all started at @btobirds.bsky.social Youth Camp.

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September 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Gethin from @btocymru.bsky.social will be running an “Introduction to Garden BirdWatch” online event to promote @bto-gbw.bsky.social on 4 November at 7pm. It is open to all regions.

For more information please see the image of the flyer. To book your place go to www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
A screenshot of a post promoting an online event for the Garden BirdWatch survey, illustrated with a picture of a Nuthatch.
September 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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The largest flock of Glossy Ibis ever seen in #Wales heralded an unprecedented influx into Britain & Ireland. Plus other sightings from across #NorthWales, bookings open for the @birdsinwales.bsky.social Conference and finally my Swifts have left the building.

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Swift departure and Ibis arrival
The weather’s rapid switch into autumn has served as a reminder to summer visitors that they need to make a move. Through the weekend, thousands of Swallows streamed south, Wheatears dropped in to...
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September 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Now that we've reached the end of the first survey season, make sure you enter your data by 21st September in order to be included in this year’s analysis! This analysis is the core purpose of the project, and only data submitted by that deadline can contribute to the first year report. #cudyllcymru
September 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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birdsinwales.bsky.social
Conference booking for non-members is now open! Details below.

Mae tocynnau Cynhadledd i’r rhai nad sydd yn aelodau nawr ar gael! Manylion isod

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Welsh Ornithological Society (WOS) | Birds in Wales
WOS is the national body which aims to unify birdwatchers and ornithologists across the whole of Wales. Supporting bird conservation by funding research & encouraging publications.
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September 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
btocymru.bsky.social
All our autumn events are now ready for bookings on our webpage. If you'd like to know more about our surveys or build your ID skills, be sure to sign up to an online or in-person session! ➡️ www.bto.org/cymru-events #BirdingWales
Image of a Curlew with the BTO Cymru logo top left and wording to the right that reads: BTO Cymru Autumn Training Opportunities. Welsh Waterbirds for Beginners, 23 & 30 September, Online, £10. Welsh Waders for Beginners, 6 &1 3 October, Online, £10. An Introduction to the Wetland Bird Survey, 20 October, Online, Free. An Introduction to Garden BirdWatch, 4 November, Online, Free. Wetland Bird Survey Practice, Malltraeth, 11 October, 10:30-12:30, Free. RSPB Conwy, 9 November, 10:30-12:30, Free. Visit our website for details and to sign up: www.bto.org/cymru-events.
September 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Are you a beginner birder in mid-Wales who can count the birds at this small pond, which hasn’t been counted since 1993? If you think you can help please contact us via the "Contact the Local Organiser" button at
app.bto.org/websonline/s...

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Underneath the headline 'WeBS Site Insight: Penybont Pool, Radnorshire’ is an image of a Coot swimming in a pool, with a map of the site boundary and location within the UK. The WeBS logo is beneath with the text ‘ Join WeBS - Can you help count waterbirds here?’
August 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Don't miss the @birdsinwales.bsky.social conference this year, with @btobirds.bsky.social speakers! Book a space: birdsin.wales/2025-annual-... #birdingWales
August 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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2024 NE Wales Bird Report now available to download from @cofnod.org.uk Big thank you to all contributors. Majority of records via @birdtrack.bsky.social.
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August 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Wales' fourth Pacific Golden Plover leads the cast of visitors in @northwaleslive.bsky.social BirdNotes. And as I ponder where the flocks of moulting Mute Swans originate, @btobirds.bsky.social ringers have the answer.

📷 @keelebirder.bsky.social. #BirdingWales

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Mute Swans: where do they all come from…?
Populations of most breeding birds are measured in pairs, or sometimes, singing males, and while most small songbirds attempt to nest every year of their short lives, the same is not true of larger...
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August 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Join BTO Youth and staff for a FREE Raptor ID Walk up Mynydd Y Garth (Garth Mountain). We'll be on the look out for Buzzards, Sparrowhawks, Kestrels and falcons! 🦅 Book a space ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve... #BirdingWales
A Buzzard flies through the blue sky. Wording alongside reads: Raptor ID walk, Mynydd Y Garth, Cardiff. Saturday 9th August 10:00–12:30. Open to under 25s. Free Entry. bto.org/youth-events
August 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Ymunwch â staff a chynrychiolwyr BTO Youth am wâc cerdded rhad ac am ddim i fyny Mynydd y Garth. Byddwn yn edrych am Bwncath, Gwalch Glas, Cudyll Coch a Hebogiaid! Cofrestrwch yma ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
A Buzzard flies through the blue sky. Wording alongside reads: Taith Gerdded Adar Ysglyfaethus. Mynydd Y Garth. Caerdydd. Dydd Sadwrn 9fed o Awst 10:00–12:30. I bobl dan 25. MYNEDIAD AM DDIM. bto.org/youth-events
August 1, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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birdsinwales.bsky.social
📣 Tickets for this year’s Conference ‘Hear it! See it! Record it! - Making Your Birding Count’ are now on sale to WOS members. General sale on September 1. Yet another reason to join WOS!
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Poster for this year’s WOS Conference
July 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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📣 Mae tocynnau ar gyfer Cynhadledd eleni ‘Gwylio, Gwrando…a Chofnodi! Gwnewch i’ch Adara Gyfrif’ bellach ar werth i aelodau. Ar werth i bawb arall Medi 1af (Rheswm da arall i ymuno â WOS)
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Poster for WOS Conference
July 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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A brilliant scheme for young people under 21, schools or universities who are in need of binoculars and other birding equipment. Request equipment or donate at www.bto.org/our-work/you... @opticron.bsky.social
btobirds.bsky.social BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · Jul 15
Are you a young person in need of birding equipment or someone who wants to send theirs to a new home? 🐦 Our Equipment Donation Scheme supported by @opticron.bsky.social‬ redistributes second-hand equipment to a young person under 21, school or university. ➡️ www.bto.org.uk/equip... #UKBirding
Image of a young person looking through binoculars. White wording on a green background over the image reads: BTO's Equipment Donation Scheme. This scheme redistributes second-hand binoculars and other birdwatching equipment to young people aged 11-21, schools and universities. www.bto.org. BTO Youth and Opticron logo top right of the image.
July 17, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Great to see Nightjar recorded for the Heathland Birds Survey in Wales! It's the last chance to survey for this species this month, can you help fill vacant sites near you? Take a look: www.bto.org/get-involved... #birdingwales
akeewales.bsky.social Ai-Lin @akeewales.bsky.social · Jul 11
Visit 2 of one of my Nightjar survey sq for @btobirds.bsky.social was fruitful. I did contain my excitement but gasped when a Nightjar flew quite close over my head & landed on the path. Another wing-clapped in flight. In total I had at least 4 males in that square & some midges! #birdingwales
July 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM