Shropshire Ornithological Society

[BirdGuides @BirdGuides]

Eurasian Spoonbill has enjoyed a bumper breeding season on RSPB reserves this summer, including the first nesting of the species in Cambridgeshire since the 1600s: https://t.co/5m9jaOlWfP

[BirdGuides @BirdGuides]

Time to get your erasers out ...

In a major taxonomic shake-up, redpolls are to be lumped into a single species, it has been announced. Full story here: https://t.co/1mGV7mGIHp

[Graham Appleton @GrahamFAppleton]

Adult Pectoral Sandpipers turn up on same schedule as Curlew Sandpipers and Little Stints. All three species breed in Siberia.
More here:
https://t.co/a3zTBK4aXu
@BirdTrack graphs from Sep 2022
Juveniles will turn up later.

[BirdLife International @BirdLife_News]

🌊 Happy World Seabird Day! 🐦

Seabirds are crucial indicators of marine health, but sadly, they are among the most threatened bird groups globally. They face a range of threats both on land and at sea, and consequently many species are declining. 💔

Among these threats is the ongoing increase in global sea surface temperature, which causes negative impacts such as reductions in food availability and alterations in breeding habitats. 🌡️🐧

Our global network of Partners are at the frontline of seabird protection, but there's still so much more to do! 📊🔍 More data and collaborative research are essential for developing effective, long-term conservation strategies.

Read more here 🌐 https://t.co/WXVUDKl8eF

Help us tackle threats from climate change here 👉 https://t.co/6B8bkdqKA3

📸 Atlantic Puffin © Rudmer Zwerver / Shutterstock

[The Wildlife Trusts @WildlifeTrusts]

This #GeneralElection is your chance to drive change. Use your vote to stand up for nature and help our world. 🌱

We NEED more from the next UK government. Tomorrow, you have the chance to vote with nature in mind 🗳️

🌟Remember your photo ID 🌟

#GiveAnX #GE2024

[matt prior @mattthesparrow]

We ringed 69 Tree Sparrow nestlings last night from 14 boxes. Many pairs gave up up in the recent cold wet weather but those who kept going have been very successful. Keep going my little beauties!

[Barn Owl Trust @BarnOwlTrust]

Barn Owls usually hunt at night – even in total darkness they can find the smallest vole using their super-sensitive hearing. One ear is higher than the other, which helps them to pinpoint exactly where tiny sounds are coming from.
https://t.co/7dOwOCiRKc

[The Wildlife Trusts @WildlifeTrusts]

Over 60,000 people here today shouting loud and clear #RestoreNatureNow! Huge thank you to everyone who has made it such an excellent day and called loud and clear for a wilder future 💚

[Shropshire Ornithological Society @SOS_Birds]

Important notices for SOS members:

In case you are not already aware, the door code for the Members' Hides at Venus Pool has recently been changed; please refer to your membership card for the new code.

[John Martin @pilning]

Early morning at VP yesterday a Ringed Plover was the first of the year, Oystercatchers feeding the chick with Brook Lamprey again, 2 Lapwing, LRP, m Shoveler, f Goosander, Cuckoo, Cetti's, 35 Stock Dove. Osprey at nearby Leighton after, plus Mandarin and Redstart.

[Shropshire Ornithological Society @SOS_Birds]

Happy International Dawn Chorus Day!

[The Wildlife Trusts @WildlifeTrusts]

Stop scrolling, close your eyes and immerse yourself in the sound of the dawn chorus.

Happy #InternationalDawnChorusDay 🎵

🎥Tom Hibbert

[Helen J Griffiths @hjgriffiths104]

Talked to the Powys CC mower man this morning, and pointed out a little patch of lady's-smock; he seemed genuinely interested. He cut just the edge of the verge and when he'd gone, look what I found ... he'd cut very carefully round the patch of lady's smock. What a hero!

[EcoRecord @EcoRecording]

In case anyone is wondering, this is how the UK regional City Nature Challenge is looking:

https://t.co/Mej3LYHSlf

[The Wildlife Trusts @WildlifeTrusts]

Set your alarms bright and early on Sunday for #InternationalDawnChorusDay! 🎵

These are just some of the magical musicians you might hear singing 🐦 https://t.co/3EG9juRGoi

[Shropshire Ornithological Society @SOS_Birds]

Information about the current rookeries survey. There’s still time if you’re quick and want to take part.

https://t.co/EhBjOya4k8

[Shropshire Ornithological Society @SOS_Birds]

Quite a few sightings (and more likely hearings) of these lovely birds in Shropshire recently.

[Hughie King @HughieKing]

Perhaps the distinguishing feature of a Garden Warbler is the fact it has no distinguishing feature except its song. One of seven seen/heard on Highgate Common Staffs recently.