@birdobscouncil.bsky.social
The Bird Observatories Council co-ordinates and promotes the work of the Bird Observatories at a national level in Great Britain, Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands. https://www.birdobscouncil.org.uk/
Bird obs council stand at migfest 25
Set up ready for this years #migfest @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social representing @birdobscouncil.bsky.social always a great weekend and a nice way to engage with people about birds and conservation.
12.09.2025 13:41 — 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
If you’re visiting #migfest call in at the BOC stand and have a go at our bird quiz (it’s easy!) and win a beautiful @spurnbirdobs Teeshirts (choice of colour & size!)
12.09.2025 16:22 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Barred Warbler
Merlin
Twite
🐦 Exciting volunteering opportunity! 🔭
We are looking for an Ornithological Volunteer to join our friendly team on the Calf of Man during peak autumn migration, from the 2nd September until 30th September 2025!
See below for more information 👇
www.mwt.im/jobs/calf-ma...
@btobirds.bsky.social
John Horton delivering one of the final talks in a fantastic programme and weekend @globalbirdfair.bsky.social
13.07.2025 14:48 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Last afternoon @globalbirdfair.bsky.social.
Please come along to the Swallow marquee and say hello to the gang and learn about our Observatory Network.
Thanks to Limosa/WildWings for the sponsorship for the stand this year.
John Horton giving a talk on the Bird Observatories of Uk & Eire to a packed house @globalbirdfair.bsky.social
12.07.2025 15:49 — 👍 8 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
It’s been a busy first day @globalbirdfair.bsky.social today.
Do come and see Pete, Chris and John in the Swallow Marquee (S15 & 16) over the weekend.
This year’s stand has been sponsored by Limosa & WildWings holidays for which we are very grateful.
www.limosaholidays.co.uk
www.wildwings.co.uk
If you at Global Bird Fair this weekend, call into the swallow marquee and say hello to the guys on the stand.
11.07.2025 07:40 — 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
Meet @birdobscouncil.bsky.social at Global Birdfair
+ @fairislebirdobs.bsky.social & @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social
Looking at a conservation career?
Volunteering?
Be inspired by their commitment & dedication
Student ticket
£22 / 3 days
£10 /1 day
Camping available on site
www.globalbirdfair.org
Great to be representing @birdobscouncil.bsky.social at the @btobirds.bsky.social conference in Manchester today, great engagement and an interesting programme #ukbirding
01.03.2025 10:02 — 👍 38 🔁 5 💬 2 📌 0
List of Pied Crow records from 2018-19 around Britain.
Blast from the past, we are looking for submissions of the 2018-19 Pied Crow. We already have submissions for Easington, Clevedon & Kent, but it would be great to fill in as many gaps as possible with observers and proof of occurrence in proper submissions. Thanks. #RareBirdsUK
02.02.2025 12:36 — 👍 25 🔁 14 💬 4 📌 3
Photo Dawn Balmer
Our first post here.
A great weekend for the BOC AGM hosted by @btobirds.bsky.social
Superb turnout with 16 Obs represented from Fair Isle in the north to @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social in the south. Thanks to the BTO Staff, the Theford Bell Inn & the Thetford Raj. Excellent service all round
