BTO Shropshire
@btoshropshire.bsky.social
Regional account for the British Trust for Ornithology in Shropshire.
If you'd like to help with surveys or to find out more about BTO's work in Shropshire please send a direct message or contact bto.shropshire@gmail.com
Follow the #Shropshirebirds feed!
If you'd like to help with surveys or to find out more about BTO's work in Shropshire please send a direct message or contact bto.shropshire@gmail.com
Follow the #Shropshirebirds feed!
2025 has been a good year for our BBS coverage, but we can do better! 51 BBS and 7 Wetland BBS squares were surveyed, or 88% of our allocation, by 49 volunteers. A huge thank you to all of them.
There's always room for more! ➡️ www.bto.org/get-involved...
#ShropshireBirds @bbs-birds.bsky.social
There's always room for more! ➡️ www.bto.org/get-involved...
#ShropshireBirds @bbs-birds.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
2025 has been a good year for our BBS coverage, but we can do better! 51 BBS and 7 Wetland BBS squares were surveyed, or 88% of our allocation, by 49 volunteers. A huge thank you to all of them.
There's always room for more! ➡️ www.bto.org/get-involved...
#ShropshireBirds @bbs-birds.bsky.social
There's always room for more! ➡️ www.bto.org/get-involved...
#ShropshireBirds @bbs-birds.bsky.social
We're here as volunteers to support the work of
@btobirds.bsky.social in #Shropshire. See our profile for contact info.
Our updated header pic shows what may be the largest Lesser Black-backed Gull roost in the country, at #Ellesmere. So impressive, people stop their cars to enjoy the spectacle!
@btobirds.bsky.social in #Shropshire. See our profile for contact info.
Our updated header pic shows what may be the largest Lesser Black-backed Gull roost in the country, at #Ellesmere. So impressive, people stop their cars to enjoy the spectacle!
October 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We're here as volunteers to support the work of
@btobirds.bsky.social in #Shropshire. See our profile for contact info.
Our updated header pic shows what may be the largest Lesser Black-backed Gull roost in the country, at #Ellesmere. So impressive, people stop their cars to enjoy the spectacle!
@btobirds.bsky.social in #Shropshire. See our profile for contact info.
Our updated header pic shows what may be the largest Lesser Black-backed Gull roost in the country, at #Ellesmere. So impressive, people stop their cars to enjoy the spectacle!
We have several vacant Wetland Bird Survey sites across Shropshire (three examples shown) and you only need basic wildfowl ID skills to join the team and start #YourWeBSJourney 🙂
For more info and to see all of the vacant sites go to www.bto.org/get-involved...
#ShropshireBirds
#WeBSSiteInsight
For more info and to see all of the vacant sites go to www.bto.org/get-involved...
#ShropshireBirds
#WeBSSiteInsight
October 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
We have several vacant Wetland Bird Survey sites across Shropshire (three examples shown) and you only need basic wildfowl ID skills to join the team and start #YourWeBSJourney 🙂
For more info and to see all of the vacant sites go to www.bto.org/get-involved...
#ShropshireBirds
#WeBSSiteInsight
For more info and to see all of the vacant sites go to www.bto.org/get-involved...
#ShropshireBirds
#WeBSSiteInsight
Our autumn newsletter has just been sent to BTO members and supporters in Shropshire.
It opens with a great account by @saloplarus.bsky.social of an aerial survey of nesting gulls in Shrewsbury, and also has lots of local BTO news.
It's online here:
padlet.com/martin690/bi...
#ShropshireBirding
It opens with a great account by @saloplarus.bsky.social of an aerial survey of nesting gulls in Shrewsbury, and also has lots of local BTO news.
It's online here:
padlet.com/martin690/bi...
#ShropshireBirding
October 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Our autumn newsletter has just been sent to BTO members and supporters in Shropshire.
It opens with a great account by @saloplarus.bsky.social of an aerial survey of nesting gulls in Shrewsbury, and also has lots of local BTO news.
It's online here:
padlet.com/martin690/bi...
#ShropshireBirding
It opens with a great account by @saloplarus.bsky.social of an aerial survey of nesting gulls in Shrewsbury, and also has lots of local BTO news.
It's online here:
padlet.com/martin690/bi...
#ShropshireBirding
We're here as volunteers to support the work of @btobirds.bsky.social and BTO members and supporters in #Shropshire. See our profile for contact info.
Our updated seasonal header pic is the view from Haughmond Hill towards the Stretton Gap, flanked by The Lawley/Caer Caradoc and the Long Mynd.
Our updated seasonal header pic is the view from Haughmond Hill towards the Stretton Gap, flanked by The Lawley/Caer Caradoc and the Long Mynd.
September 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We're here as volunteers to support the work of @btobirds.bsky.social and BTO members and supporters in #Shropshire. See our profile for contact info.
Our updated seasonal header pic is the view from Haughmond Hill towards the Stretton Gap, flanked by The Lawley/Caer Caradoc and the Long Mynd.
Our updated seasonal header pic is the view from Haughmond Hill towards the Stretton Gap, flanked by The Lawley/Caer Caradoc and the Long Mynd.
The "Birds of Shropshire by Habitat and Season" course group will be at #VenusPool next Sunday, 28th September, from 9.30am.
The reserve may be a bit busier than usual, please park neatly! 🙂
Further info about this course at: www.introbirdcourse.wordpress.com
#ShropshireBirding
The reserve may be a bit busier than usual, please park neatly! 🙂
Further info about this course at: www.introbirdcourse.wordpress.com
#ShropshireBirding
September 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The "Birds of Shropshire by Habitat and Season" course group will be at #VenusPool next Sunday, 28th September, from 9.30am.
The reserve may be a bit busier than usual, please park neatly! 🙂
Further info about this course at: www.introbirdcourse.wordpress.com
#ShropshireBirding
The reserve may be a bit busier than usual, please park neatly! 🙂
Further info about this course at: www.introbirdcourse.wordpress.com
#ShropshireBirding
Essential conservation work will be carried out at #VenusPool on three consecutive days from 30 September to 1 October. This will inevitably cause disturbance, including in front of the hides.
Helpers welcome! Meet at 10 am with gardening gloves, loppers etc, appropriate clothing.
#ShropshireBirds
Helpers welcome! Meet at 10 am with gardening gloves, loppers etc, appropriate clothing.
#ShropshireBirds
September 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Essential conservation work will be carried out at #VenusPool on three consecutive days from 30 September to 1 October. This will inevitably cause disturbance, including in front of the hides.
Helpers welcome! Meet at 10 am with gardening gloves, loppers etc, appropriate clothing.
#ShropshireBirds
Helpers welcome! Meet at 10 am with gardening gloves, loppers etc, appropriate clothing.
#ShropshireBirds
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...
For more information please see the image of the flyer. To book your place go to www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
September 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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...
For more information please see the image of the flyer. To book your place go to www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
Several members of the @btobirds.bsky.social Regional Network enjoyed gathering at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve (Warks WT) today for updates on surveys and a look forward to the next big project: Bird Atlas 2027–31!
A big thank you to David, Dawn and Drew for such a great, interactive meeting.
A big thank you to David, Dawn and Drew for such a great, interactive meeting.
September 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Several members of the @btobirds.bsky.social Regional Network enjoyed gathering at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve (Warks WT) today for updates on surveys and a look forward to the next big project: Bird Atlas 2027–31!
A big thank you to David, Dawn and Drew for such a great, interactive meeting.
A big thank you to David, Dawn and Drew for such a great, interactive meeting.
There are still a few places left on this excellent course which over the years has helped many people to increase their knowledge and enjoyment of #ShropshireBirds, as well as recruiting new BTO volunteers. Highly recommended 🙂
introbirdcourse.wordpress.com
introbirdcourse.wordpress.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
There are still a few places left on this excellent course which over the years has helped many people to increase their knowledge and enjoyment of #ShropshireBirds, as well as recruiting new BTO volunteers. Highly recommended 🙂
introbirdcourse.wordpress.com
introbirdcourse.wordpress.com
WINBS is go!
Help to fill data gaps for bird populations outside the breeding season.
Able to identify the birds likely to be found in your chosen square.
At least two visits over this winter, preferably four.
Lots of opportunities in Shropshire!
More info: www.bto.org/winbs
#ShropshireBirding
Help to fill data gaps for bird populations outside the breeding season.
Able to identify the birds likely to be found in your chosen square.
At least two visits over this winter, preferably four.
Lots of opportunities in Shropshire!
More info: www.bto.org/winbs
#ShropshireBirding
September 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
WINBS is go!
Help to fill data gaps for bird populations outside the breeding season.
Able to identify the birds likely to be found in your chosen square.
At least two visits over this winter, preferably four.
Lots of opportunities in Shropshire!
More info: www.bto.org/winbs
#ShropshireBirding
Help to fill data gaps for bird populations outside the breeding season.
Able to identify the birds likely to be found in your chosen square.
At least two visits over this winter, preferably four.
Lots of opportunities in Shropshire!
More info: www.bto.org/winbs
#ShropshireBirding
Signs of late summer migration: several Wheatears and lots of Meadow Pipits on The Lawley this morning - noticeably more than in recent weeks - and the first
@birdtrack.bsky.social migration blog of the "autumn"! Go to www.bto.org/our-work/new...
#ShropshireBirding
Image: M George
@birdtrack.bsky.social migration blog of the "autumn"! Go to www.bto.org/our-work/new...
#ShropshireBirding
Image: M George
August 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Signs of late summer migration: several Wheatears and lots of Meadow Pipits on The Lawley this morning - noticeably more than in recent weeks - and the first
@birdtrack.bsky.social migration blog of the "autumn"! Go to www.bto.org/our-work/new...
#ShropshireBirding
Image: M George
@birdtrack.bsky.social migration blog of the "autumn"! Go to www.bto.org/our-work/new...
#ShropshireBirding
Image: M George
Booking is open for this excellent course which has helped many people with an interest in birds to grow in knowledge and confidence. Several are now BTO or WeBS volunteers!
The course usually fills quickly. For more information: introbirdcourse.wordpress.com
#ShropshireBirds
The course usually fills quickly. For more information: introbirdcourse.wordpress.com
#ShropshireBirds
August 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Booking is open for this excellent course which has helped many people with an interest in birds to grow in knowledge and confidence. Several are now BTO or WeBS volunteers!
The course usually fills quickly. For more information: introbirdcourse.wordpress.com
#ShropshireBirds
The course usually fills quickly. For more information: introbirdcourse.wordpress.com
#ShropshireBirds
The 2026 BTO Conference will be held in Northampton on Saturday 28 February.
Treat your inner bird nerd to an inspiring day of talks and exhibition stands, in great company!
We may be able to coordinate car sharing nearer the time.
#ShropshireBirding
More information:
www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
Treat your inner bird nerd to an inspiring day of talks and exhibition stands, in great company!
We may be able to coordinate car sharing nearer the time.
#ShropshireBirding
More information:
www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
July 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The 2026 BTO Conference will be held in Northampton on Saturday 28 February.
Treat your inner bird nerd to an inspiring day of talks and exhibition stands, in great company!
We may be able to coordinate car sharing nearer the time.
#ShropshireBirding
More information:
www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
Treat your inner bird nerd to an inspiring day of talks and exhibition stands, in great company!
We may be able to coordinate car sharing nearer the time.
#ShropshireBirding
More information:
www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
Happy New WeBS Year! This Sunday's Core Count is the first of the 2025/26 year.
We always have space for new counters, you just need to be able to identify the waterbirds that regularly occur at your site.
More info at the link, or contact us by direct message 🙂
www.bto.org/get-involved...
We always have space for new counters, you just need to be able to identify the waterbirds that regularly occur at your site.
More info at the link, or contact us by direct message 🙂
www.bto.org/get-involved...
July 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Happy New WeBS Year! This Sunday's Core Count is the first of the 2025/26 year.
We always have space for new counters, you just need to be able to identify the waterbirds that regularly occur at your site.
More info at the link, or contact us by direct message 🙂
www.bto.org/get-involved...
We always have space for new counters, you just need to be able to identify the waterbirds that regularly occur at your site.
More info at the link, or contact us by direct message 🙂
www.bto.org/get-involved...
Weekday maintenance works start at the Sinkers Fields NR, Whixall, on Friday 4 July and continue from Monday 7 July.
The hide will be open but access will be needed to the gates and there may be disturbance.
#ShropshireBirding
Text and image from the local Natural England team for the Mosses.
The hide will be open but access will be needed to the gates and there may be disturbance.
#ShropshireBirding
Text and image from the local Natural England team for the Mosses.
July 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Weekday maintenance works start at the Sinkers Fields NR, Whixall, on Friday 4 July and continue from Monday 7 July.
The hide will be open but access will be needed to the gates and there may be disturbance.
#ShropshireBirding
Text and image from the local Natural England team for the Mosses.
The hide will be open but access will be needed to the gates and there may be disturbance.
#ShropshireBirding
Text and image from the local Natural England team for the Mosses.
We have lots of unallocated Heathland Bird Survey squares in South Shropshire.
For us this is just a Nightjar survey, requiring two after sunset visits before 15 July.
For more information on the survey visit the link or send us a DM 🙂
#ShropshireBirding
www.bto.org/get-involved...
For us this is just a Nightjar survey, requiring two after sunset visits before 15 July.
For more information on the survey visit the link or send us a DM 🙂
#ShropshireBirding
www.bto.org/get-involved...
June 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We have lots of unallocated Heathland Bird Survey squares in South Shropshire.
For us this is just a Nightjar survey, requiring two after sunset visits before 15 July.
For more information on the survey visit the link or send us a DM 🙂
#ShropshireBirding
www.bto.org/get-involved...
For us this is just a Nightjar survey, requiring two after sunset visits before 15 July.
For more information on the survey visit the link or send us a DM 🙂
#ShropshireBirding
www.bto.org/get-involved...
We're delighted to join the #ShropshireBirding community on Bluesky. We're here as volunteers to support the work of the British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social and its members and supporters locally. See our profile for contact info.
Header pic is the view north from The Lawley.
Header pic is the view north from The Lawley.
June 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We're delighted to join the #ShropshireBirding community on Bluesky. We're here as volunteers to support the work of the British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social and its members and supporters locally. See our profile for contact info.
Header pic is the view north from The Lawley.
Header pic is the view north from The Lawley.