Ian Searle
@forstal.bsky.social
East Kent birder living in Weddington, previously long term Wiltshire based also have an interest in aircraft. Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory
Thursday’s SBBOT talk “Around the world in 80 minutes” by Chris Collins (Limosa/Wildwings)
He travels around the world’s amazing destinations, incl Antarctica, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Pitcairn Island & Guyana-stunning shots of incredible birdlife from remote locations
#kentbirding #sbbot
He travels around the world’s amazing destinations, incl Antarctica, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Pitcairn Island & Guyana-stunning shots of incredible birdlife from remote locations
#kentbirding #sbbot
November 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Thursday’s SBBOT talk “Around the world in 80 minutes” by Chris Collins (Limosa/Wildwings)
He travels around the world’s amazing destinations, incl Antarctica, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Pitcairn Island & Guyana-stunning shots of incredible birdlife from remote locations
#kentbirding #sbbot
He travels around the world’s amazing destinations, incl Antarctica, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Pitcairn Island & Guyana-stunning shots of incredible birdlife from remote locations
#kentbirding #sbbot
Thursday’s (Oct 30th) Sandwich Bay Bird obs talk at 7.30pm is “The Damsels & Dragons of Sandwich Bay & Worth Marshes” by Andrew Lipczynski
32 species of Damselflies & Dragonflies have been recorded at Sandwich Bay & 29 breed - no other UK site has a greater biodiversity. All welcome £5
#kentbirding
32 species of Damselflies & Dragonflies have been recorded at Sandwich Bay & 29 breed - no other UK site has a greater biodiversity. All welcome £5
#kentbirding
October 28, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Thursday’s (Oct 30th) Sandwich Bay Bird obs talk at 7.30pm is “The Damsels & Dragons of Sandwich Bay & Worth Marshes” by Andrew Lipczynski
32 species of Damselflies & Dragonflies have been recorded at Sandwich Bay & 29 breed - no other UK site has a greater biodiversity. All welcome £5
#kentbirding
32 species of Damselflies & Dragonflies have been recorded at Sandwich Bay & 29 breed - no other UK site has a greater biodiversity. All welcome £5
#kentbirding
Thursday’s (Oct 16th) talk at Sandwich Bay Bird obs at 7.30pm is “China - Land of Pheasants and Cranes” by Brendan Ryan
As well many species of pheasants, there are many other "must see" birds in China from his 3 trips to the Land of the Dragon. Everyone welcome, £5 admission
#kentbirding
As well many species of pheasants, there are many other "must see" birds in China from his 3 trips to the Land of the Dragon. Everyone welcome, £5 admission
#kentbirding
October 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Thursday’s (Oct 16th) talk at Sandwich Bay Bird obs at 7.30pm is “China - Land of Pheasants and Cranes” by Brendan Ryan
As well many species of pheasants, there are many other "must see" birds in China from his 3 trips to the Land of the Dragon. Everyone welcome, £5 admission
#kentbirding
As well many species of pheasants, there are many other "must see" birds in China from his 3 trips to the Land of the Dragon. Everyone welcome, £5 admission
#kentbirding
This Thursday evening’s talk at Sandwich Bay Bird Obs is “Winter birding in Japan pt 1” It concentrates on the amazing winter & endemic birds on Honshu. It includes the famous Japanese Macaques in their hot springs plus a special trip to visit Miyake-shima island. All welcome £5 7.30pm
#kentbirding
#kentbirding
March 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This Thursday evening’s talk at Sandwich Bay Bird Obs is “Winter birding in Japan pt 1” It concentrates on the amazing winter & endemic birds on Honshu. It includes the famous Japanese Macaques in their hot springs plus a special trip to visit Miyake-shima island. All welcome £5 7.30pm
#kentbirding
#kentbirding
Thursday evening’s talk at Sandwich Bay 7.30pm is “Bermuda's birds: 400 species in 21 square miles” by Andrew Dobson. How does an isolated island of only 21 square miles & with 20 breeding species have recorded 400 bird species? Also the story of the Bermuda Petrel or Cahow, a conservation success
March 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Thursday evening’s talk at Sandwich Bay 7.30pm is “Bermuda's birds: 400 species in 21 square miles” by Andrew Dobson. How does an isolated island of only 21 square miles & with 20 breeding species have recorded 400 bird species? Also the story of the Bermuda Petrel or Cahow, a conservation success
Thursday’s talk at Sandwich Bay Bird obs is Birds of Greece & its Islands by John Buckingham
It should be a great talk but your entrance also includes includes wine and Greek food!
Tickets for this special themed talk via the website
It should be a great talk but your entrance also includes includes wine and Greek food!
Tickets for this special themed talk via the website
March 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Thursday’s talk at Sandwich Bay Bird obs is Birds of Greece & its Islands by John Buckingham
It should be a great talk but your entrance also includes includes wine and Greek food!
Tickets for this special themed talk via the website
It should be a great talk but your entrance also includes includes wine and Greek food!
Tickets for this special themed talk via the website
At Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory this coming Thursday we have another fantastic talk. This time it’s “The return of the White-tailed Sea Eagle to Southern England “ by Zoe Smith from the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation
All welcome, £5 entry, starts7.30pm #kentbirding
All welcome, £5 entry, starts7.30pm #kentbirding
February 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
At Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory this coming Thursday we have another fantastic talk. This time it’s “The return of the White-tailed Sea Eagle to Southern England “ by Zoe Smith from the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation
All welcome, £5 entry, starts7.30pm #kentbirding
All welcome, £5 entry, starts7.30pm #kentbirding
Our talk at Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory this Thursday “Easter Island to Cape Horn - Birds and other Wildlife” by Richard Collins
Richard’s talk will describe a sea trip that he took over nearly 3 weeks in Feb 2024 across the Pacific & will illustrate some mystical birds. Starts 7.30 entry £5
Richard’s talk will describe a sea trip that he took over nearly 3 weeks in Feb 2024 across the Pacific & will illustrate some mystical birds. Starts 7.30 entry £5
January 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Our talk at Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory this Thursday “Easter Island to Cape Horn - Birds and other Wildlife” by Richard Collins
Richard’s talk will describe a sea trip that he took over nearly 3 weeks in Feb 2024 across the Pacific & will illustrate some mystical birds. Starts 7.30 entry £5
Richard’s talk will describe a sea trip that he took over nearly 3 weeks in Feb 2024 across the Pacific & will illustrate some mystical birds. Starts 7.30 entry £5