Gav Woodbridge
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Northern Isles birder on a sabbatical to Australasia...
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In late October, North Ronaldsay produced an incredible double of rare Asian robins – Rufous-tailed Robin and Siberian Rubythroat – which were discovered within days of each other. Finders George Gay and Robert Duncan recount these unforgettable moments:
Rarity finders: Rufous-tailed Robin and Siberian Rubythroat in Orkney
In late October, North Ronaldsay produced an extraordinary double of rare Asian robins – a Rufous-tailed Robin and a male Siberian Rubythroat – which were discovered within days of each other. Finders George Gay and Robert Duncan recount the two unforgettable moments on the island.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
In late October, North Ronaldsay produced an incredible double of rare Asian robins – Rufous-tailed Robin and Siberian Rubythroat – which were discovered within days of each other. Finders George Gay and Robert Duncan recount these unforgettable moments:
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Research in the Cairngorms NP has shown that non-lethal predator management can significantly boost breeding success for Western Capercaillie:
Diversionary feeding of predators boosts Capercaillie breeding success
Research in the Cairngorms National Park has shown that non-lethal predator management can significantly boost breeding success for Western Capercaillie. The three-year study revealed that with the number of chicks per female more than doubled in areas with diversionary feeding taking place. With fewer than 550 individuals left in Britain, there is a serious risk of Western Capercaillie becoming extinct for a second time nationally.
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August 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Research in the Cairngorms NP has shown that non-lethal predator management can significantly boost breeding success for Western Capercaillie:
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Who doesn’t love a contextually significant rubbish bird. A nice pair of Mandarin on Gretchen this morning, only the second time I’ve seen Mandarin in North Ronaldsay
#OrkneyBirding #NotPlasticStillFantastic
#OrkneyBirding #NotPlasticStillFantastic
April 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Who doesn’t love a contextually significant rubbish bird. A nice pair of Mandarin on Gretchen this morning, only the second time I’ve seen Mandarin in North Ronaldsay
#OrkneyBirding #NotPlasticStillFantastic
#OrkneyBirding #NotPlasticStillFantastic
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A conversation on here earlier reminded me of a thing that I’ve always loved and occasionally bang on about.
It’s the care taken by Mackenzie Crook to specify which bird species we can hear in the background for many scenes in Detectorists.
It’s the care taken by Mackenzie Crook to specify which bird species we can hear in the background for many scenes in Detectorists.
January 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
A conversation on here earlier reminded me of a thing that I’ve always loved and occasionally bang on about.
It’s the care taken by Mackenzie Crook to specify which bird species we can hear in the background for many scenes in Detectorists.
It’s the care taken by Mackenzie Crook to specify which bird species we can hear in the background for many scenes in Detectorists.
A big month in January continues and I am pleased to finally tick off Australian Crake + Latham's Snipe at Goulds Lagoon yesterday. #birdingtasmania #birdingaustralia
January 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
A big month in January continues and I am pleased to finally tick off Australian Crake + Latham's Snipe at Goulds Lagoon yesterday. #birdingtasmania #birdingaustralia
Building that yearlist by securing common species at local sites... Gull chicks wandering about muddy loch fringes in January messes with my Northern mindset. #birding #birdingtasmania #birdingaustralia
January 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Building that yearlist by securing common species at local sites... Gull chicks wandering about muddy loch fringes in January messes with my Northern mindset. #birding #birdingtasmania #birdingaustralia
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Happy New Year from all of us at NRBO. We’re looking forward to seeing you in 2025!
January 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Happy New Year from all of us at NRBO. We’re looking forward to seeing you in 2025!
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Arctic Terns travel the equivalent of three trips to the moon in their lifetimes.
We don’t want to live in a Scotland without these incredible seabirds.
Tell the Scottish Government how important it is to act now: https://action.rspb.org.uk/page/154240/action/1?ea.tracking.id=RSPB_Scotland_Bluesky
We don’t want to live in a Scotland without these incredible seabirds.
Tell the Scottish Government how important it is to act now: https://action.rspb.org.uk/page/154240/action/1?ea.tracking.id=RSPB_Scotland_Bluesky
December 28, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Arctic Terns travel the equivalent of three trips to the moon in their lifetimes.
We don’t want to live in a Scotland without these incredible seabirds.
Tell the Scottish Government how important it is to act now: https://action.rspb.org.uk/page/154240/action/1?ea.tracking.id=RSPB_Scotland_Bluesky
We don’t want to live in a Scotland without these incredible seabirds.
Tell the Scottish Government how important it is to act now: https://action.rspb.org.uk/page/154240/action/1?ea.tracking.id=RSPB_Scotland_Bluesky
Orielton Lagoon today had plenty of crisp winter plumage Pacific Golden Plovers and best of all Whiskered Tern at 'Greenshank Bay' - a local rarity! #birdingtasmania #birdingaustralia
December 26, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Orielton Lagoon today had plenty of crisp winter plumage Pacific Golden Plovers and best of all Whiskered Tern at 'Greenshank Bay' - a local rarity! #birdingtasmania #birdingaustralia
Finally got round to getting out of town and finding some waders at Orielton Lagoon. Red-capped Plovers and Black-fronted Dotterels were very nice to look at. Too Red-necked Stints, Pacific Goldies and more. Good site. #birdingaustralia #birdingtasmania
December 21, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Finally got round to getting out of town and finding some waders at Orielton Lagoon. Red-capped Plovers and Black-fronted Dotterels were very nice to look at. Too Red-necked Stints, Pacific Goldies and more. Good site. #birdingaustralia #birdingtasmania
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🚨JOB OPENING🚨
We are looking to employ a housekeeper for the 2025 season! Accommodation at the observatory included. For more information and to apply please contact alison@nrbo.co.uk
Please share!
We are looking to employ a housekeeper for the 2025 season! Accommodation at the observatory included. For more information and to apply please contact alison@nrbo.co.uk
Please share!
December 8, 2024 at 5:32 PM
🚨JOB OPENING🚨
We are looking to employ a housekeeper for the 2025 season! Accommodation at the observatory included. For more information and to apply please contact alison@nrbo.co.uk
Please share!
We are looking to employ a housekeeper for the 2025 season! Accommodation at the observatory included. For more information and to apply please contact alison@nrbo.co.uk
Please share!
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🚨VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY🚨
We are looking for a volunteer for the 2025 season to help with bird monitoring, ringing, and obs maintenance! Full board included. Long term volunteers preferred, but all applications welcome! Contact alison@nrbo.co.uk for more info.
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We are looking for a volunteer for the 2025 season to help with bird monitoring, ringing, and obs maintenance! Full board included. Long term volunteers preferred, but all applications welcome! Contact alison@nrbo.co.uk for more info.
Please share!
December 8, 2024 at 5:36 PM
🚨VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY🚨
We are looking for a volunteer for the 2025 season to help with bird monitoring, ringing, and obs maintenance! Full board included. Long term volunteers preferred, but all applications welcome! Contact alison@nrbo.co.uk for more info.
Please share!
We are looking for a volunteer for the 2025 season to help with bird monitoring, ringing, and obs maintenance! Full board included. Long term volunteers preferred, but all applications welcome! Contact alison@nrbo.co.uk for more info.
Please share!
Up to 5 individuals frolicking around Hobart Rivulet today
December 13, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Up to 5 individuals frolicking around Hobart Rivulet today
December 8, 2024 at 1:02 PM
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Rarity finders: Eyebrowed Thrush in Orkney
North Ronaldsay's splendid autumn continued when another mega thrush was found by Craig Forsyth in early November: bit.ly/3VaCHpP
North Ronaldsay's splendid autumn continued when another mega thrush was found by Craig Forsyth in early November: bit.ly/3VaCHpP
Rarity finders: Eyebrowed Thrush in Orkney
North Ronaldsay's splendid autumn continued when another mega thrush – this time an Eyebrowed Thrush – was found by Craig Forsyth in early November 2024.
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November 28, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Rarity finders: Eyebrowed Thrush in Orkney
North Ronaldsay's splendid autumn continued when another mega thrush was found by Craig Forsyth in early November: bit.ly/3VaCHpP
North Ronaldsay's splendid autumn continued when another mega thrush was found by Craig Forsyth in early November: bit.ly/3VaCHpP
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The 2024 season is coming to a close! Its been an incredible year of birds. It appears we may have beaten last years yearlist total, but still need to wait on various rarities making the grade! A big thank you from me, Maddy and Alison to all the volunteers and guests this year!
November 16, 2024 at 9:15 AM
The 2024 season is coming to a close! Its been an incredible year of birds. It appears we may have beaten last years yearlist total, but still need to wait on various rarities making the grade! A big thank you from me, Maddy and Alison to all the volunteers and guests this year!
Super scenes on the Tasman Peninsula today with many hundreds of Shearwaters rafted the scattered by Common Dolphins and the highlight, close range Humpbacks! #birdingaustralia #birdingtasmania #cetaceanwatching
October 30, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Super scenes on the Tasman Peninsula today with many hundreds of Shearwaters rafted the scattered by Common Dolphins and the highlight, close range Humpbacks! #birdingaustralia #birdingtasmania #cetaceanwatching
I wrote a blog about the birding magic of September on North Ronaldsay... www.birdclimbrun.com/2024/09/18/n...
North Ronaldsay Magic – September ’23 - Birding, Climbing and island dreaming
18th September 2023. North Ronaldsay. Magic. Unsettled and blustery westerlies had persisted until the 3rd week of September. The first real easterlies since August has been forecasted, and anticipati...
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September 26, 2024 at 2:38 AM
I wrote a blog about the birding magic of September on North Ronaldsay... www.birdclimbrun.com/2024/09/18/n...