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Derbyshire Ornithological Society (DOS)
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feed for bird sightings and all things feathered in and around Derbyshire, and the latest DOS news

please tag us in your skeets @DerbyshireBirds #DerbyshireBirds
Ever wondered why you aren't a member of Derbyshire Ornithological Society, the county's premier birding organisation?

Anyone joining between 1 September and 31 December will not have to pay again until 1 January 2027

Go on, give us a try...

www.derbyshireos.org.uk/join.php
November 6, 2025 at 7:48 AM
7th October

Grey Phalarope at Waterswallows Reservoir (per @rayscally.bsky.social)

Grey Plover and Black-wit still at Carsington
October 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
24th July

Ring-necked Duck still at Ogston

Marsh Harrier S over Carr Vale

ad Caspian Gull and an unseasonal Goldeneye at Carsington
July 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
July 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
18th April

a Savi's Warbler on the Derbyshire side of the Erewash at Long Eaton

Arctic and Common Tern at Carsington
April 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Saturday 8th March, joint indoor meeting w/ Buxton Field Club - Buxton Methodist Church 7pm

In Conversation with Mark Avery: a chance to hear about @markavery.bsky.social's new book "Reflections" in which he talks about the state of UK wildlife & suggests some action for solutions

NB 7pm, NOT 7.30
March 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I'll be in distant time zones & away from phone reception for the next four&abit weeks

please keep tagging us in your sightings, and we'll share the news as & when the South Atlantic WiFi allows...

fingers crossed for some good winter birding. Normal service will resume 7th Feb

#UKBirding
January 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
December 23, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Gulls, gulls, gulls!

What better way to spend a wintery afternoon than looking at gulls!

Join us at Ogston Reservoir for a gull ID workshop, West Bank at 2.30pm 14th Dec and bring warm clothes, a hot drink and an open mind!

(Please let us know if you're coming, so we have enough handouts)
December 10, 2024 at 4:48 PM