Chris Williams
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Latest developments in this crucial story summarised: eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/a-su...
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January 25, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Latest developments in this crucial story summarised: eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/a-su...
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Slightly random one...
Wondering if there might be a Manchester/Salford birder who might be thinking of heading over for the Speke grackle tomorrow (maybe the roost?), please drop us a DM 👍 (...and if you've got a spare pair of bins, even better 😉😂).
Thanks v much, Mark
#manchesterbirders
#grackle
Wondering if there might be a Manchester/Salford birder who might be thinking of heading over for the Speke grackle tomorrow (maybe the roost?), please drop us a DM 👍 (...and if you've got a spare pair of bins, even better 😉😂).
Thanks v much, Mark
#manchesterbirders
#grackle
January 25, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Slightly random one...
Wondering if there might be a Manchester/Salford birder who might be thinking of heading over for the Speke grackle tomorrow (maybe the roost?), please drop us a DM 👍 (...and if you've got a spare pair of bins, even better 😉😂).
Thanks v much, Mark
#manchesterbirders
#grackle
Wondering if there might be a Manchester/Salford birder who might be thinking of heading over for the Speke grackle tomorrow (maybe the roost?), please drop us a DM 👍 (...and if you've got a spare pair of bins, even better 😉😂).
Thanks v much, Mark
#manchesterbirders
#grackle
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The long overdue 2024 BOC News is now published online at
tinyurl.com/BOC-News-2024
Some amazing images and stories from around the Observatory network and a memoriam for the late Steve Wing.
tinyurl.com/BOC-News-2024
Some amazing images and stories from around the Observatory network and a memoriam for the late Steve Wing.
November 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The long overdue 2024 BOC News is now published online at
tinyurl.com/BOC-News-2024
Some amazing images and stories from around the Observatory network and a memoriam for the late Steve Wing.
tinyurl.com/BOC-News-2024
Some amazing images and stories from around the Observatory network and a memoriam for the late Steve Wing.
More Firecrests because they’re boss! #ukbirding
October 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
More Firecrests because they’re boss! #ukbirding
Finally rewarded after putting in the hours when this beautiful Eyebrowed Thrush showed for us on St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly recently. #ukbirding
October 25, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Finally rewarded after putting in the hours when this beautiful Eyebrowed Thrush showed for us on St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly recently. #ukbirding
Red-backed Shrike, Brambling arriving, Merlin and a solitary Greenshank waits for me each autumn in Covean, St Agnes. #ukbirding
October 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Red-backed Shrike, Brambling arriving, Merlin and a solitary Greenshank waits for me each autumn in Covean, St Agnes. #ukbirding
Sitting with a Black Redstart in Porth Killier St Agnes #ukbirding
October 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Sitting with a Black Redstart in Porth Killier St Agnes #ukbirding
There were reasonable numbers of Firecrests on St Agnes this October #ukbirding
October 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
There were reasonable numbers of Firecrests on St Agnes this October #ukbirding
Spotted Sandpiper, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly #ukbirding
October 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Spotted Sandpiper, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly #ukbirding
Mourning Dove on St Agnes Isles of Scilly recently #ukbirding
October 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Mourning Dove on St Agnes Isles of Scilly recently #ukbirding
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We’re hiring a doctoral researcher in the area of migration ecology.
The work will focus on the question of how and when migratory songbirds learn where their home is using #Motus.
Part of the Cluster of Excellence NaviSense and linked with @sfb1372.bsky.social
uol.de/job788en
#ornithology
The work will focus on the question of how and when migratory songbirds learn where their home is using #Motus.
Part of the Cluster of Excellence NaviSense and linked with @sfb1372.bsky.social
uol.de/job788en
#ornithology
October 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We’re hiring a doctoral researcher in the area of migration ecology.
The work will focus on the question of how and when migratory songbirds learn where their home is using #Motus.
Part of the Cluster of Excellence NaviSense and linked with @sfb1372.bsky.social
uol.de/job788en
#ornithology
The work will focus on the question of how and when migratory songbirds learn where their home is using #Motus.
Part of the Cluster of Excellence NaviSense and linked with @sfb1372.bsky.social
uol.de/job788en
#ornithology
Buff-bellied (American) Pipit & Lapland Bunting were nice on St Agnes recently #ukbirding
October 8, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Buff-bellied (American) Pipit & Lapland Bunting were nice on St Agnes recently #ukbirding
So nice to see a Turtle Dove on St Agnes today, the only place I’ve caught up with them in recent years #ukbirding
October 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
So nice to see a Turtle Dove on St Agnes today, the only place I’ve caught up with them in recent years #ukbirding
A lovely Hoopoe, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly
October 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A lovely Hoopoe, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly
Made up to see my third phalarope species (Wilson’s) of the Autumn followed by a cracking Richard’s Pipit
October 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Made up to see my third phalarope species (Wilson’s) of the Autumn followed by a cracking Richard’s Pipit
A cracking Grey Phalarope on the East Hoyle bank Hoylake tonight was ace to see following the Red-necked at Spurn last week, a great find by Tim Kinch! #ukbirding
September 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A cracking Grey Phalarope on the East Hoyle bank Hoylake tonight was ace to see following the Red-necked at Spurn last week, a great find by Tim Kinch! #ukbirding
A lovely Red-necked Phalarope @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social #migfest last weekend, a great event and nice to see lots of young people engaging with conversation.
September 15, 2025 at 7:03 AM
A lovely Red-necked Phalarope @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social #migfest last weekend, a great event and nice to see lots of young people engaging with conversation.
Set up ready for this years #migfest @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social representing @birdobscouncil.bsky.social always a great weekend and a nice way to engage with people about birds and conservation.
September 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Set up ready for this years #migfest @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social representing @birdobscouncil.bsky.social always a great weekend and a nice way to engage with people about birds and conservation.
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Last afternoon @globalbirdfair.bsky.social.
Please come along to the Swallow marquee and say hello to the gang and learn about our Observatory Network.
Thanks to Limosa/WildWings for the sponsorship for the stand this year.
Please come along to the Swallow marquee and say hello to the gang and learn about our Observatory Network.
Thanks to Limosa/WildWings for the sponsorship for the stand this year.
July 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last afternoon @globalbirdfair.bsky.social.
Please come along to the Swallow marquee and say hello to the gang and learn about our Observatory Network.
Thanks to Limosa/WildWings for the sponsorship for the stand this year.
Please come along to the Swallow marquee and say hello to the gang and learn about our Observatory Network.
Thanks to Limosa/WildWings for the sponsorship for the stand this year.
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John Horton giving a talk on the Bird Observatories of Uk & Eire to a packed house @globalbirdfair.bsky.social
July 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
John Horton giving a talk on the Bird Observatories of Uk & Eire to a packed house @globalbirdfair.bsky.social
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Call in at the Bird Observatories Council stand (www.birdobscouncil.org.uk) and hear about the great work of bird observatories around Britain and Ireland and what the BOC is all about @globalbirdfair.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Call in at the Bird Observatories Council stand (www.birdobscouncil.org.uk) and hear about the great work of bird observatories around Britain and Ireland and what the BOC is all about @globalbirdfair.bsky.social
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GLOBAL BIRDFAIR 2025 IS OPEN!
And we're here all weekend. Drop in and see us in the Nightingale marquee, on stand 45. We have LOADS of information, games, quizzes, merchandise. Even sign up as a volunteer!
Robbie, Harry & Sarah are on the stand now.
And we're here all weekend. Drop in and see us in the Nightingale marquee, on stand 45. We have LOADS of information, games, quizzes, merchandise. Even sign up as a volunteer!
Robbie, Harry & Sarah are on the stand now.
July 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
GLOBAL BIRDFAIR 2025 IS OPEN!
And we're here all weekend. Drop in and see us in the Nightingale marquee, on stand 45. We have LOADS of information, games, quizzes, merchandise. Even sign up as a volunteer!
Robbie, Harry & Sarah are on the stand now.
And we're here all weekend. Drop in and see us in the Nightingale marquee, on stand 45. We have LOADS of information, games, quizzes, merchandise. Even sign up as a volunteer!
Robbie, Harry & Sarah are on the stand now.
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If you at Global Bird Fair this weekend, call into the swallow marquee and say hello to the guys on the stand.
July 11, 2025 at 7:40 AM
If you at Global Bird Fair this weekend, call into the swallow marquee and say hello to the guys on the stand.
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🔥 Tickets selling fast for MigFest 2025!
Walks, talks, workshops & the magic of migration at Spurn.
📅 12–14 Sept | 🎟️ bit.ly/3T5Q9Ks
Walks, talks, workshops & the magic of migration at Spurn.
📅 12–14 Sept | 🎟️ bit.ly/3T5Q9Ks
June 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🔥 Tickets selling fast for MigFest 2025!
Walks, talks, workshops & the magic of migration at Spurn.
📅 12–14 Sept | 🎟️ bit.ly/3T5Q9Ks
Walks, talks, workshops & the magic of migration at Spurn.
📅 12–14 Sept | 🎟️ bit.ly/3T5Q9Ks