Pete Fontana

Thanks for the Baird's 👍👏

Norfolk Records Committee

Submissions still required for reports of Bee-eaters in 2025 at Cley 18th May, West Runton 1st June and Wells North Point Aug 8th.

If you were lucky enough to find these please submit details to Norfolkbirdrecs@gmail.com

Norfolk Records Committee

Late autumn 2025 saw a large influx of Dusky Warblers to the county, details received for nine of these.

Submissions still needed for birds at Brancaster, Caister, Horsey, Waxham. Wells East Hills, Wells North Point, Winterton and Yarmouth

Shotgun shot Buzzard found nr Wigginton York. Reluctant to use shot leg , getting there, gently gently up,on a perch this morning. Any info to police and rspb investigations unit so it continues....

Hiya Jim, glad to see you're keeping well. Judging by those totals you're still Lucky Jim 🤣

Seven satellite-tagged Hen Harriers lost on English grouse moors in 2025 The RSPB has announced that seven satellite-tagged Hen Harriers are suspected or confirmed to have been illegally killed in England during 2025, renewing calls for licensing of all gamebird shooting to tackle raptor persecution.

The RSPB has reported that seven satellite-tagged Hen Harriers are suspected or confirmed to have been illegally killed in England during 2025, all on or close to land managed for grouse shooting:

High Court throws out Moorland Association’s legal challenge against new burning regulations Some good news! This morning, the Moorland Association’s legal challenge against Defra’s new burning regulations (which restrict burning on deep peat) has been thrown out by the High Co…

Good news!

High Court throws out Moorland Association's legal challenge against new burning regulations in England ⚖️🌍

New blog ⬇️

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/28/h...

Seven sacks of dead Pheasants dumped by side of road in South Lanarkshire Seven sacks of dead Pheasants have been dumped by the side of the road at two locations (3km apart) near Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire earlier this month (many thanks to the blog reader who sent in…

Seven sacks of dead Pheasants dumped by side of road in S Lanarkshire.

Dodgy ethics aside, no need to worry about the mandatory biosecurity measures that everyone, including gamebird shoot managers, are supposed to comply with, eh? #AvianFlu

New blog ⬇️

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/26/s...

Slightly random one...
Wondering if there might be a Manchester/Salford birder who might be thinking of heading over for the Speke grackle tomorrow (maybe the roost?), please drop us a DM 👍 (...and if you've got a spare pair of bins, even better 😉😂).
Thanks v much, Mark
#manchesterbirders
#grackle

Brilliant, well done Stu 👏👍. I've only just managed to get over the 100 yesterday and that includes Cheshire.

We're looking for a couple of full-time field surveyors. If you know your birds, don't mind a bit of physical graft, and are based in Scotland (or want to be), then fire in an application. #Jobs #Scotland #Ecology #Birds

www.countryside-jobs.com/job/feb26/bi...

Donate to Save the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project, organized by Spurn Bird Obs Without urgent support, the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project may not be able … Spurn Bird Obs needs your support for Save the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project

Attention birders! @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social have launched an urgent appeal to protect the Little Tern colony, one of the most successful in the UK. An unexpected funding gap means they need funds sharpish - a few quid goes a long way!

Donate: tinyurl.com/2s3k5exe

Learn more: tinyurl.com/2cnc9br4

Carroll Ecology: 2x Bird Surveyors advertised with CJS Salary £28,000-£34,000 depending on experience Due to an impending retirement and continuing demand for our services, we require two, full-time, ecologists for ongoing projects throughout Scotland. Ap...

Fancy a job?

www.countryside-jobs.com/job/feb26/bi...

Donate to Save the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project, organized by Spurn Bird Obs Without urgent support, the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project may not be able … Spurn Bird Obs needs your support for Save the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project

If you can support the appeal, or help by sharing it more widely, we would be incredibly grateful.

You can donate here:
👉 gofund.me/31d302f20

Please help us give Little Terns at Beacon Ponds the protection they need in 2026.

We're seeking at least two wardens to protect Cemlyn’s internationally important tern colony, protect biodiversity and engage with people. Find out more 👉 www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs/cemlyn-warden

Salary: £22,293
Closing date: Monday 2 February

I'm in need of a new bridge camera. Don't suppose anyone has Canon SX70 tucked away in the cupboard they no longer use and looking to sell? Good working order. Thanks
#birdinggear

Can't you turn one of them into a Canvasback or a Redhead please Graham 😂

Petition: Stop the Guga Hunt Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to amend Section 16 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to remove the power to grant licences for taking Gannets on Sula Sgeir.

Sign here to voice your disgust at the annual Guga slaughter. Gannets are magnificent and this old ‘tradition’ needs to end.

petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...

It’s time to end the Guga hunt.

Scientists Call for More Marine Protected Areas in the Southern Ocean - Inside Climate News As climate change and commercial fishing threaten krill, the crustaceans that fuel Antarctica’s entire food web, scientists and advocates say those responsible for protecting Antarctica’s marine life ...

Every time you eat farmed salmon you are effectively starving whales and penguins.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1101202...

I’m selling my fully working Nikon P900 Bridge camera comes with 1 original battery, charging cable and Lowepro Case. Asking price is £300. DM me if interested 😃

Saxilby - Misuse of a level crossing We are appealing for information after one, maybe two dogs died

Lincolnshire Police are asking for help: who might own a pack of foxhounds misusing a level crossing, causing a passenger train to emergency brake and killing two dogs. Someone on horseback may be a witness, apparently. It's a mystery!
@protectthewild.bsky.social
www.lincs.police.uk/news/lincoln...

They mostly gave quiet contact calls, but one gave a series of loud whistles. It’s not the classic ‘toot’, but I don’t recall hearing such a strident call from a British Bullfinch before. Anyone have experience of this call? #NEbirding #birds

New cycle tracks on the Towy Valley,dog shit bags left on gate posts,take the fucking things home and dispose of them

For sale
Magenta bat5 bat detector inc hard case, immaculate condition, only used a handful of times. £80

You're right to me Peter.

Saw this Black-headed Gull at Westport Lake today. Not sure there is enough info on the ring to send off but does anyone recognise the text? Not a UK ring I think

A colleague has found a somewhat convincing candidate for Urtica membranacea on her #NewYearPlantHunt. Potentially a NCR if so! Flattened male flower stems, two stipules at each node and looking just a little 'different'. Does anyone have experience with this one? 😶 @bsbibotany.bsky.social

My Swarovski STS 65 HD scope, with 20-60 zoom is available, although lens caps missing. Comes with stay-on case (front lost its lower clip). Tripod available. Know any local young birders who may like it? - free of charge @landguardbo.bsky.social @landguardbirder.bsky.social @david-walsh.bsky.social

Happy New Year Steve, may it be a bird filled one.