Somerset Ornithological Society
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The SOS is an organisation that aims to further the study and preservation of birds in the county of Somerset. Here we will share bird sightings, photos, and SOS news and events.
Tofind out more please visit our website: https://somersetbirding.org.uk/
Tofind out more please visit our website: https://somersetbirding.org.uk/
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The drake Ring-necked Duck is showing nicely at Decoy today, Shapwick. Pretty smart, unlike the other 1 or 2 that are around…
November 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The drake Ring-necked Duck is showing nicely at Decoy today, Shapwick. Pretty smart, unlike the other 1 or 2 that are around…
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YBW at SBR by outflow stream at 13:55 though mobile. @somersetbirds.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
YBW at SBR by outflow stream at 13:55 though mobile. @somersetbirds.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The SOS members afternoon and AGM is on Saturday 15th November for anyone with an interest in #somersetbirding
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Members afternoon and AGM | Events | Somerset Ornithological Society
Saturday November 15th at 1.30pm at Cheddon Fitzpaine Memorial Hall, TA2 8JY
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November 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The SOS members afternoon and AGM is on Saturday 15th November for anyone with an interest in #somersetbirding
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Our Kentish Plover is back on Stert Island viewed from Burnham-on-Sea. Very distant as usual…
November 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
There's something quite magical about watching a Marsh Harrier quartering the reed beds. Their flight is almost "Owl like" and that bright staring eye will miss nothing. Taken at Ham Wall on the Avalon Marshes, 04/11/25. What a fantastic bird! 🪶 #ukbirding #wildlife #ukwildlife #photography #nikon
November 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Stunning male Marsh Harrier at Somerset WT Westhay @somersetwt.bsky.social @somersetwildlands.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Stunning male Marsh Harrier at Somerset WT Westhay @somersetwt.bsky.social @somersetwildlands.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social
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A Firecrest, today at Shapwick Nature Reserve Car Park.
October 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
A Firecrest, today at Shapwick Nature Reserve Car Park.
An excellent record for this reserve and posing for photos! #somersetbirding
October 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
An excellent record for this reserve and posing for photos! #somersetbirding
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Stubble fields near Chard today held c.50 Skylark, c.30 Meadow Pipit, c.20 Goldfinch, 2 Stonechat, 1 Grey Wagtail & Peregrine. @somersetbirds.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Stubble fields near Chard today held c.50 Skylark, c.30 Meadow Pipit, c.20 Goldfinch, 2 Stonechat, 1 Grey Wagtail & Peregrine. @somersetbirds.bsky.social
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It's always a good day when you find a Whinchat! This one, with 2 Stonechat in set-a-side fields on Chard outskirts. #PWC2025 @somersetbirds.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
It's always a good day when you find a Whinchat! This one, with 2 Stonechat in set-a-side fields on Chard outskirts. #PWC2025 @somersetbirds.bsky.social
successful day at Westhay Somerset. @somersetbirds.bsky.social @somersetwildlands.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @avalonmarshes.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
G Phal on Wall Common, Somerset, fab views on the mud @birdguides.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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@wwtworldwide.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social #wwtsteart. Passage wheatear female stocking up at Otterhampton marsh.
September 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM
@wwtworldwide.bsky.social @somersetbirds.bsky.social #wwtsteart. Passage wheatear female stocking up at Otterhampton marsh.
Nice to see the #somersetbirding feed getting some use over the bank holiday weekend.
BlueSky works a little differently to other social platforms, and feeds are a great way to view things that are of interest. They can be pinned for easy access... (1/2)
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BlueSky works a little differently to other social platforms, and feeds are a great way to view things that are of interest. They can be pinned for easy access... (1/2)
bou.org.uk/blog-dudley-...
Bluesky – the real alternative to Twitter? - British Ornithologists' Union
Bluesky is fast becoming a new home for many communities that once thrived on Twitter
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August 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Nice to see the #somersetbirding feed getting some use over the bank holiday weekend.
BlueSky works a little differently to other social platforms, and feeds are a great way to view things that are of interest. They can be pinned for easy access... (1/2)
bou.org.uk/blog-dudley-...
BlueSky works a little differently to other social platforms, and feeds are a great way to view things that are of interest. They can be pinned for easy access... (1/2)
bou.org.uk/blog-dudley-...
Recent wildlife photographs, all taken at my local nature reserves in Somerset, UK - SWT Westhay and RSPB Ham Wall. Always worth taking a walk amongst nature even at this relatively quiet time of the year. You never know what you'll see.
August 26, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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Little Stint at SBR still this evening with 6 Common Sand, GWE, YLG and Marsh Tit the only birds of note.
August 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Little Stint at SBR still this evening with 6 Common Sand, GWE, YLG and Marsh Tit the only birds of note.
One of the 4 Ruff on the flash on Tealham Moor, also 3 Snipe, 1 Lapwing and 1 Whinchat.
August 26, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The latest issue of the SOS newsletter - the Bittern - is winging its way to members' inboxes this week.
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August 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The latest issue of the SOS newsletter - the Bittern - is winging its way to members' inboxes this week.
somersetbirding.org.uk/membership/
somersetbirding.org.uk/membership/
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Not sure what was going on here, this morning at Cheddar Reservoir
August 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Not sure what was going on here, this morning at Cheddar Reservoir
Wood Sandpiper and a Ruff nervously passes a Canada Goose at Cheddar Reservoir
August 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Ahh that's better! Cattle Egret on Tealham Moor pecking the Flies off the cows yesterday. #ukbirds #ukbirding
August 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Ahh that's better! Cattle Egret on Tealham Moor pecking the Flies off the cows yesterday. #ukbirds #ukbirding