Sheffield Bird Study Group
@shefbirdstudy.bsky.social
A club for birders, ornithologists, scientists & nature lovers of all ages & abilities. We record, study & report on birdlife across Sheffield, Rotherham & NE Derbyshire.
Talks, Field Trips, Reports & Publications sbsg.org
Registered Charity (est 1972)
Talks, Field Trips, Reports & Publications sbsg.org
Registered Charity (est 1972)
Pinned
The SBSG Recording area:
Dark Peak & White Peak
Up hill and Down dale
Town & Country
Dark Peak & White Peak
Up hill and Down dale
Town & Country
Well Peter’s Barn Owl family story didn’t disappoint on Wednesday night! Members enjoyed a first class presentation with some fab footage.
Calendars & Annual Reports were snapped up and our Anniversary Book pre-publication offer was launched too.
Next meet: 10th Dec with wine + mince pies!
Calendars & Annual Reports were snapped up and our Anniversary Book pre-publication offer was launched too.
Next meet: 10th Dec with wine + mince pies!
November 14, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Well Peter’s Barn Owl family story didn’t disappoint on Wednesday night! Members enjoyed a first class presentation with some fab footage.
Calendars & Annual Reports were snapped up and our Anniversary Book pre-publication offer was launched too.
Next meet: 10th Dec with wine + mince pies!
Calendars & Annual Reports were snapped up and our Anniversary Book pre-publication offer was launched too.
Next meet: 10th Dec with wine + mince pies!
Tomorrow...
Come and join us at our Indoor Meetings
Next up:
‘Barn Owls - The Inside Story’
Pete Garrity chronicles a family of Barn Owls breeding at the bottom of his garden - all caught on camera.
Weds 12th Nov 7.15pm
LT2 The Diamond Builiding
Leavygreave Rd
Next up:
‘Barn Owls - The Inside Story’
Pete Garrity chronicles a family of Barn Owls breeding at the bottom of his garden - all caught on camera.
Weds 12th Nov 7.15pm
LT2 The Diamond Builiding
Leavygreave Rd
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Tomorrow...
The SBSG 2026 Calendar is back from the printers and will be on sale at tomorrow’s Indoor Meeting - minimum donation £5.
Please bring the correct cash amount!
Please bring the correct cash amount!
November 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The SBSG 2026 Calendar is back from the printers and will be on sale at tomorrow’s Indoor Meeting - minimum donation £5.
Please bring the correct cash amount!
Please bring the correct cash amount!
Wednesday evening ⬇️
Come and join us at our Indoor Meetings
Next up:
‘Barn Owls - The Inside Story’
Pete Garrity chronicles a family of Barn Owls breeding at the bottom of his garden - all caught on camera.
Weds 12th Nov 7.15pm
LT2 The Diamond Builiding
Leavygreave Rd
Next up:
‘Barn Owls - The Inside Story’
Pete Garrity chronicles a family of Barn Owls breeding at the bottom of his garden - all caught on camera.
Weds 12th Nov 7.15pm
LT2 The Diamond Builiding
Leavygreave Rd
November 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Wednesday evening ⬇️
Another batch of 2021 Annual Reports (BotSA) hand delivered in S11 this morning. Most of the hand deliveries are now complete and another 100 will go out via Royal Mail next week to qualifying members (2021)
Extra copies will be for sale £8 at our next indoor meeting on November 12th.
Extra copies will be for sale £8 at our next indoor meeting on November 12th.
November 1, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Another batch of 2021 Annual Reports (BotSA) hand delivered in S11 this morning. Most of the hand deliveries are now complete and another 100 will go out via Royal Mail next week to qualifying members (2021)
Extra copies will be for sale £8 at our next indoor meeting on November 12th.
Extra copies will be for sale £8 at our next indoor meeting on November 12th.
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We've been out delivering again this morning 🌄 #Volunteering
Check your letterboxes!
Your dedicated SBSG Trustees and Officers are out this week and next delivering the latest Annual Report by hand and by post.
Surplus copies will go on sale at November Indoor meeting
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
Your dedicated SBSG Trustees and Officers are out this week and next delivering the latest Annual Report by hand and by post.
Surplus copies will go on sale at November Indoor meeting
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
November 1, 2025 at 12:37 PM
We've been out delivering again this morning 🌄 #Volunteering
Come and join us at our Indoor Meetings
Next up:
‘Barn Owls - The Inside Story’
Pete Garrity chronicles a family of Barn Owls breeding at the bottom of his garden - all caught on camera.
Weds 12th Nov 7.15pm
LT2 The Diamond Builiding
Leavygreave Rd
Next up:
‘Barn Owls - The Inside Story’
Pete Garrity chronicles a family of Barn Owls breeding at the bottom of his garden - all caught on camera.
Weds 12th Nov 7.15pm
LT2 The Diamond Builiding
Leavygreave Rd
November 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Come and join us at our Indoor Meetings
Next up:
‘Barn Owls - The Inside Story’
Pete Garrity chronicles a family of Barn Owls breeding at the bottom of his garden - all caught on camera.
Weds 12th Nov 7.15pm
LT2 The Diamond Builiding
Leavygreave Rd
Next up:
‘Barn Owls - The Inside Story’
Pete Garrity chronicles a family of Barn Owls breeding at the bottom of his garden - all caught on camera.
Weds 12th Nov 7.15pm
LT2 The Diamond Builiding
Leavygreave Rd
⬇️ Study empahasises long maturation period for larger raptors and, by implication, the significant threat posed by persecution, collisions and indescriminate “hunting” on Mediterranean flyways #ukbirding
Honey Buzzards Take Years to Find Home Again - and Even Longer to Breed
New GPS tracking study reveals that young European Honey Buzzards may wander for half a decade before returning to breed near their natal forests. www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/H...
New GPS tracking study reveals that young European Honey Buzzards may wander for half a decade before returning to breed near their natal forests. www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/H...
Honey Buzzards Take Years to Find Home Again – and Even Longer to Breed
New GPS tracking study reveals that young European Honey Buzzards may wander for half a decade before returning to breed near their natal forests
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 9:05 AM
⬇️ Study empahasises long maturation period for larger raptors and, by implication, the significant threat posed by persecution, collisions and indescriminate “hunting” on Mediterranean flyways #ukbirding
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Lapwing eggs only rarely taken by badgers, new data shows
Badgers are often blamed when wader nests fail on British farmland, but new evidence suggests their role may be far smaller than assumed and is largely driven by prolonged cold weather. www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/B...
Badgers are often blamed when wader nests fail on British farmland, but new evidence suggests their role may be far smaller than assumed and is largely driven by prolonged cold weather. www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/B...
Badger Predation on Lapwing Nests Is Rare, six-year study finds
Badgers are often blamed when wader nests fail on British farmland, but new evidence suggests their role may be far smaller than assumed
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Lapwing eggs only rarely taken by badgers, new data shows
Badgers are often blamed when wader nests fail on British farmland, but new evidence suggests their role may be far smaller than assumed and is largely driven by prolonged cold weather. www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/B...
Badgers are often blamed when wader nests fail on British farmland, but new evidence suggests their role may be far smaller than assumed and is largely driven by prolonged cold weather. www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/B...
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Over 1,000 Redpoll ringed on Cannock Chase, Staffs and one had quite the story! 💫
Originally ringed on 01/10/25 in South Landing, Yorkshire 196 km away, it was recaptured by us just 13 days later. 🐦✨
Incredible journey for such a tiny traveller! #Redpoll #Migration
Originally ringed on 01/10/25 in South Landing, Yorkshire 196 km away, it was recaptured by us just 13 days later. 🐦✨
Incredible journey for such a tiny traveller! #Redpoll #Migration
October 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Over 1,000 Redpoll ringed on Cannock Chase, Staffs and one had quite the story! 💫
Originally ringed on 01/10/25 in South Landing, Yorkshire 196 km away, it was recaptured by us just 13 days later. 🐦✨
Incredible journey for such a tiny traveller! #Redpoll #Migration
Originally ringed on 01/10/25 in South Landing, Yorkshire 196 km away, it was recaptured by us just 13 days later. 🐦✨
Incredible journey for such a tiny traveller! #Redpoll #Migration
Sneak Preview!
The SBSG 2026 Calendar will be on sale soon
Once again featuring member's photos taken within our area and designed by our multi-talented Newsletter Editor Pete Garrity
Details on how/when to buy will be shared once stock is delivered from the printers
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
The SBSG 2026 Calendar will be on sale soon
Once again featuring member's photos taken within our area and designed by our multi-talented Newsletter Editor Pete Garrity
Details on how/when to buy will be shared once stock is delivered from the printers
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Sneak Preview!
The SBSG 2026 Calendar will be on sale soon
Once again featuring member's photos taken within our area and designed by our multi-talented Newsletter Editor Pete Garrity
Details on how/when to buy will be shared once stock is delivered from the printers
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
The SBSG 2026 Calendar will be on sale soon
Once again featuring member's photos taken within our area and designed by our multi-talented Newsletter Editor Pete Garrity
Details on how/when to buy will be shared once stock is delivered from the printers
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
On the Cost of Disturbance - another informative blog compiling research into Roosting strategies from the ever excellent Wader Tales #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
WaderTales blog about wader roosts and the energy that's lost when birds are disturbed.
wadertales.wordpress.com/2016/10/30/a...
Published on this day in 2016 🎂9️⃣
Over 3000 reads
#ornithology
wadertales.wordpress.com/2016/10/30/a...
Published on this day in 2016 🎂9️⃣
Over 3000 reads
#ornithology
October 30, 2025 at 11:22 AM
On the Cost of Disturbance - another informative blog compiling research into Roosting strategies from the ever excellent Wader Tales #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST LOCAL RESEARCH TEAM
The Uni of Sheffield School of Architechture are currently conducting research at Redmires Reservoirs working with the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Yorkshire Water and other stakeholders.
forms.gle/VMsHq7QGZ8z3...
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
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The Uni of Sheffield School of Architechture are currently conducting research at Redmires Reservoirs working with the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Yorkshire Water and other stakeholders.
forms.gle/VMsHq7QGZ8z3...
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
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Discussing Redmires
We are a group of 12 architecture and landscape students from the University of Sheffield, currently working with the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Yorkshire Water, and university researchers ...
forms.gle
October 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST LOCAL RESEARCH TEAM
The Uni of Sheffield School of Architechture are currently conducting research at Redmires Reservoirs working with the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Yorkshire Water and other stakeholders.
forms.gle/VMsHq7QGZ8z3...
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
/1
The Uni of Sheffield School of Architechture are currently conducting research at Redmires Reservoirs working with the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Yorkshire Water and other stakeholders.
forms.gle/VMsHq7QGZ8z3...
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
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Check your letterboxes!
Your dedicated SBSG Trustees and Officers are out this week and next delivering the latest Annual Report by hand and by post.
Surplus copies will go on sale at November Indoor meeting
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
Your dedicated SBSG Trustees and Officers are out this week and next delivering the latest Annual Report by hand and by post.
Surplus copies will go on sale at November Indoor meeting
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
October 25, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Check your letterboxes!
Your dedicated SBSG Trustees and Officers are out this week and next delivering the latest Annual Report by hand and by post.
Surplus copies will go on sale at November Indoor meeting
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
Your dedicated SBSG Trustees and Officers are out this week and next delivering the latest Annual Report by hand and by post.
Surplus copies will go on sale at November Indoor meeting
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
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Nice early start. Back in Sheffield @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social field trip at Redmires this morning.
October 19, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Nice early start. Back in Sheffield @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social field trip at Redmires this morning.
UK Little Tern breeding season: Good news for a change
Conservation Pays Off for England's Smallest Seabird
RSPB projects and local volunteers deliver the strongest breeding results for Little Terns in over half a century. @Natures_Voice #seabirds
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/C...
RSPB projects and local volunteers deliver the strongest breeding results for Little Terns in over half a century. @Natures_Voice #seabirds
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/C...
Conservation Pays Off for England’s Smallest Seabird
RSPB projects and local volunteers deliver the strongest breeding results for Little Terns in over half a century
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
UK Little Tern breeding season: Good news for a change
Reminder:
Redmires Visible Migration Field Trip
Sunday 19th 7.30am
Meet at Top Reservoir Car Park
More details at www.sbsg.org/diary-dates/...
Redmires Visible Migration Field Trip
Sunday 19th 7.30am
Meet at Top Reservoir Car Park
More details at www.sbsg.org/diary-dates/...
Visible Migration Field Meeting
Sheffield Bird Study Group was formed in December 1972 as a forum for birdwatchers in and around the city with an active interest in ornithology. We aim to promote an interest in birds in the communit...
www.sbsg.org
October 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Reminder:
Redmires Visible Migration Field Trip
Sunday 19th 7.30am
Meet at Top Reservoir Car Park
More details at www.sbsg.org/diary-dates/...
Redmires Visible Migration Field Trip
Sunday 19th 7.30am
Meet at Top Reservoir Car Park
More details at www.sbsg.org/diary-dates/...
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Highlights from today's walk in the Upper Derwent Valley were the 1st Fieldfare of the autumn with c120 feeding & moving south. Continental Blackbirds and Redwings moving too with 20+ Crossbill including great views of 4 stonking 'red' males! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Highlights from today's walk in the Upper Derwent Valley were the 1st Fieldfare of the autumn with c120 feeding & moving south. Continental Blackbirds and Redwings moving too with 20+ Crossbill including great views of 4 stonking 'red' males! @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social
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Cetti’s Warbler at Middleton Moor since 27th September and thought to be 1st record for the Derbyshire Peak District. Finally managed a photo today @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Cetti’s Warbler at Middleton Moor since 27th September and thought to be 1st record for the Derbyshire Peak District. Finally managed a photo today @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social
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It’s been a gorgeous sunny day for a wander up the Porter Valley, Sheffield to the edge of the @peakdistrict.bsky.social
Highlights were three skeins of Pink-footed Geese totalling 384 WNW, Little Owl, Green Woodpecker, 3 Crossbill & Raven. @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social Also some nice fungi & inverts.
Highlights were three skeins of Pink-footed Geese totalling 384 WNW, Little Owl, Green Woodpecker, 3 Crossbill & Raven. @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social Also some nice fungi & inverts.
October 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It’s been a gorgeous sunny day for a wander up the Porter Valley, Sheffield to the edge of the @peakdistrict.bsky.social
Highlights were three skeins of Pink-footed Geese totalling 384 WNW, Little Owl, Green Woodpecker, 3 Crossbill & Raven. @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social Also some nice fungi & inverts.
Highlights were three skeins of Pink-footed Geese totalling 384 WNW, Little Owl, Green Woodpecker, 3 Crossbill & Raven. @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social Also some nice fungi & inverts.
Indoor Meeting Reminder:
Weds 8th October (tomorrow)
‘Bound from Valparaiso round the Horn’ - Pete Brown’s odyssey around southernmost South America: Chile, Argentina, Falklands & a little Brazil
Can’t wait for this one!
7.15pm - The Diamond Building
Later - The Pub!
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
Weds 8th October (tomorrow)
‘Bound from Valparaiso round the Horn’ - Pete Brown’s odyssey around southernmost South America: Chile, Argentina, Falklands & a little Brazil
Can’t wait for this one!
7.15pm - The Diamond Building
Later - The Pub!
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
October 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Indoor Meeting Reminder:
Weds 8th October (tomorrow)
‘Bound from Valparaiso round the Horn’ - Pete Brown’s odyssey around southernmost South America: Chile, Argentina, Falklands & a little Brazil
Can’t wait for this one!
7.15pm - The Diamond Building
Later - The Pub!
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
Weds 8th October (tomorrow)
‘Bound from Valparaiso round the Horn’ - Pete Brown’s odyssey around southernmost South America: Chile, Argentina, Falklands & a little Brazil
Can’t wait for this one!
7.15pm - The Diamond Building
Later - The Pub!
#ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
Want to enjoy the wonders of autumn migration? Then join our next field trip at Redmires, on the 19th of October. Details at www.sbsg.org/diary-dates/...
#ukbirding #YorkshireBirding
#ukbirding #YorkshireBirding
Visible Migration Field Meeting
Sheffield Bird Study Group was formed in December 1972 as a forum for birdwatchers in and around the city with an active interest in ornithology. We aim to promote an interest in birds in the communit...
www.sbsg.org
October 7, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Want to enjoy the wonders of autumn migration? Then join our next field trip at Redmires, on the 19th of October. Details at www.sbsg.org/diary-dates/...
#ukbirding #YorkshireBirding
#ukbirding #YorkshireBirding
October already on the SBSG calendar!
Which means a chance to enjoy @tomhines.bsky.social ‘s stunning juv Shag photo once more.
Would members & followers like us to produce a 2026 calendar?
Please let us know in the replies.
#ukbirding
Which means a chance to enjoy @tomhines.bsky.social ‘s stunning juv Shag photo once more.
Would members & followers like us to produce a 2026 calendar?
Please let us know in the replies.
#ukbirding
October 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
October already on the SBSG calendar!
Which means a chance to enjoy @tomhines.bsky.social ‘s stunning juv Shag photo once more.
Would members & followers like us to produce a 2026 calendar?
Please let us know in the replies.
#ukbirding
Which means a chance to enjoy @tomhines.bsky.social ‘s stunning juv Shag photo once more.
Would members & followers like us to produce a 2026 calendar?
Please let us know in the replies.
#ukbirding
Any birders reporting autumn passage Ring Ouzels (esp in southern England) please look out for coloured leg rings on juveniles from the Peak District Eastern Moors project. 🙏
Report to peakouzels@yahoo.com
Combo of 3 colours on left leg
@birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
#ukbirding
Report to peakouzels@yahoo.com
Combo of 3 colours on left leg
@birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
#ukbirding
September 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Any birders reporting autumn passage Ring Ouzels (esp in southern England) please look out for coloured leg rings on juveniles from the Peak District Eastern Moors project. 🙏
Report to peakouzels@yahoo.com
Combo of 3 colours on left leg
@birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
#ukbirding
Report to peakouzels@yahoo.com
Combo of 3 colours on left leg
@birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
#ukbirding
The wait is nearly over!
Our 2021 Annual Report will be available for collection in person at our October Indoor meeting (8/10/25 7.15pm @ The Diamond)
Postal/Hand delivered copies will go out in the following weeks
The lovely cover art celebrates the Porter Valley Long-tailed Skua #ukbirding
Our 2021 Annual Report will be available for collection in person at our October Indoor meeting (8/10/25 7.15pm @ The Diamond)
Postal/Hand delivered copies will go out in the following weeks
The lovely cover art celebrates the Porter Valley Long-tailed Skua #ukbirding
September 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The wait is nearly over!
Our 2021 Annual Report will be available for collection in person at our October Indoor meeting (8/10/25 7.15pm @ The Diamond)
Postal/Hand delivered copies will go out in the following weeks
The lovely cover art celebrates the Porter Valley Long-tailed Skua #ukbirding
Our 2021 Annual Report will be available for collection in person at our October Indoor meeting (8/10/25 7.15pm @ The Diamond)
Postal/Hand delivered copies will go out in the following weeks
The lovely cover art celebrates the Porter Valley Long-tailed Skua #ukbirding