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
We are recruiting. If you want to find rare birds and witness spectacular falls & live among 30,000 Manx Shearwaters get your application in for the Bardsey Island Assistant job (Mar-Oct 2026) before 10 Dec.
Apply here: tinyurl.com/2026-Assista...
#RareBirdAlert #BardseyIsland #ConservationJob
Apply here: tinyurl.com/2026-Assista...
#RareBirdAlert #BardseyIsland #ConservationJob
November 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
We are recruiting. If you want to find rare birds and witness spectacular falls & live among 30,000 Manx Shearwaters get your application in for the Bardsey Island Assistant job (Mar-Oct 2026) before 10 Dec.
Apply here: tinyurl.com/2026-Assista...
#RareBirdAlert #BardseyIsland #ConservationJob
Apply here: tinyurl.com/2026-Assista...
#RareBirdAlert #BardseyIsland #ConservationJob
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.
An impromptu- let’s do Stormies evening, as there was supposed to be cloud and calm weather, had the group down on the shoreline at 2320. Within 1/2 hr we were watching a Storm Petrel circling the nets under a quite bright full moon.
Over the next 2 hours we trapped three Stormies and a Manxy.
Over the next 2 hours we trapped three Stormies and a Manxy.
August 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
An impromptu- let’s do Stormies evening, as there was supposed to be cloud and calm weather, had the group down on the shoreline at 2320. Within 1/2 hr we were watching a Storm Petrel circling the nets under a quite bright full moon.
Over the next 2 hours we trapped three Stormies and a Manxy.
Over the next 2 hours we trapped three Stormies and a Manxy.
Next morning was a mix of ringing - not much unfortunately, sea watching and wader roost. Sea watching produced a juvenile Sabine’s Gull and 30 Common Dolphins.
The afternoon was free time for the students, then the evening saw the whole team out after dark.
The afternoon was free time for the students, then the evening saw the whole team out after dark.
August 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Next morning was a mix of ringing - not much unfortunately, sea watching and wader roost. Sea watching produced a juvenile Sabine’s Gull and 30 Common Dolphins.
The afternoon was free time for the students, then the evening saw the whole team out after dark.
The afternoon was free time for the students, then the evening saw the whole team out after dark.
And wildsounds.com
So our ten fresh faced students arrived last Saturday on a bumpy crossing, given the intro talk and walk and the fed copious amounts of Chilli on a beautiful evening, followed by a few beers and awesome views of the full moon in our @darkskyintl.bsky.social Dark Sky Sanctuary
So our ten fresh faced students arrived last Saturday on a bumpy crossing, given the intro talk and walk and the fed copious amounts of Chilli on a beautiful evening, followed by a few beers and awesome views of the full moon in our @darkskyintl.bsky.social Dark Sky Sanctuary
August 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
And wildsounds.com
So our ten fresh faced students arrived last Saturday on a bumpy crossing, given the intro talk and walk and the fed copious amounts of Chilli on a beautiful evening, followed by a few beers and awesome views of the full moon in our @darkskyintl.bsky.social Dark Sky Sanctuary
So our ten fresh faced students arrived last Saturday on a bumpy crossing, given the intro talk and walk and the fed copious amounts of Chilli on a beautiful evening, followed by a few beers and awesome views of the full moon in our @darkskyintl.bsky.social Dark Sky Sanctuary
Happy with her Magpie!
July 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Happy with her Magpie!
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.
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...
May 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Yesterday’s Woodchat
April 30, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Yesterday’s Woodchat
Truly memorable day, began with a Nightingale singing in the Obs garden which was later trapped. Then a Woodchat Shrike was found. At least 49 Whimbrels were seen, and a Hooded Crow on the South End. Next came a Hoopoe that gave folk a run around followed by A Red-rumped Swallow that flew north
April 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Truly memorable day, began with a Nightingale singing in the Obs garden which was later trapped. Then a Woodchat Shrike was found. At least 49 Whimbrels were seen, and a Hooded Crow on the South End. Next came a Hoopoe that gave folk a run around followed by A Red-rumped Swallow that flew north
A rather nice end to April, with a Nightingale in full song early morning before being trapped and then a smart Woodchat Shrike near the farm mid-morning.
April 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
A rather nice end to April, with a Nightingale in full song early morning before being trapped and then a smart Woodchat Shrike near the farm mid-morning.
Rather splendid Hornemann’s Redpoll this evening. A real bruiser of a bird.
6th Arctic Redpoll for Wales, all previous records have been Exilipes.
6th Arctic Redpoll for Wales, all previous records have been Exilipes.
April 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Rather splendid Hornemann’s Redpoll this evening. A real bruiser of a bird.
6th Arctic Redpoll for Wales, all previous records have been Exilipes.
6th Arctic Redpoll for Wales, all previous records have been Exilipes.
A Hoopoe was singing in the Obs garden on Friday.
Archive pic.
Archive pic.
March 25, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A Hoopoe was singing in the Obs garden on Friday.
Archive pic.
Archive pic.
This LBBG was photographed by John Jarju / Kartong Bird Observatory in the Gambia on 4/2/25. It was ringed on Bardsey on 8/7/24. Distance between the two sites was 4534Km.
February 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
This LBBG was photographed by John Jarju / Kartong Bird Observatory in the Gambia on 4/2/25. It was ringed on Bardsey on 8/7/24. Distance between the two sites was 4534Km.
We are currently seeking staff for 2025. If you are interested, you must possess exceptional birding skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and preferably a BTO ringing license, although latter is not essential.
November 4, 2024 at 11:20 AM
We are currently seeking staff for 2025. If you are interested, you must possess exceptional birding skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and preferably a BTO ringing license, although latter is not essential.
We finally have our first Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn. A little late to the party but at least we have arrived!!!
October 3, 2024 at 10:25 AM
We finally have our first Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn. A little late to the party but at least we have arrived!!!
A bit more life outside now the rain has stopped.
The first Jack Snipe of the autumn was flushed from the wetlands. A Tree Pipit flew south. A small number of Chiffchaffs were in the withies and at Nant. But still nothing scarce!
The first Jack Snipe of the autumn was flushed from the wetlands. A Tree Pipit flew south. A small number of Chiffchaffs were in the withies and at Nant. But still nothing scarce!
September 26, 2024 at 1:03 PM
A bit more life outside now the rain has stopped.
The first Jack Snipe of the autumn was flushed from the wetlands. A Tree Pipit flew south. A small number of Chiffchaffs were in the withies and at Nant. But still nothing scarce!
The first Jack Snipe of the autumn was flushed from the wetlands. A Tree Pipit flew south. A small number of Chiffchaffs were in the withies and at Nant. But still nothing scarce!