Thom Shannon

[Stephen Menzie @StephenMenzie]

There’s a huge movement of Coal Tits going on here in southern Sweden. 265 were logged migrating at @FalsterboBO today. The 1973–2023 season (Aug–Nov) average there is 581 per year, and significant numbers usually don’t start until well into September.

[British Birds @britishbirds]

JULY ISSUE UPDATE: The July issue has now been printed and is on its way to subscribers. The delay in printing and delivery was caused by the printers that we used going into administration at the end of June. You can read more here: https://t.co/mmYJXrvDGo

[Pelagic Publishing @pelagicpublish]

Coming in 2025! A Practical Guide to Moult and Ageing by @StephenMenzie 🐦

📖 Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/sTDN2FfhoN

🎨 Fantastic cover art by @hootalex

#moult #birding #ornithology #birdwatching #comingsoon

[Alessandro PB @apb_birds]

1/14 Super happy today: our new article is out!!!🚨https://t.co/W70TNUkfzE🚨We surveyed people's awareness of, knowledge of + attitudes towards the non-native Ring-Necked #Parakeet (RNP) in the UK 🦜🦜🦜 @Rach_L_White @sarahlcrowley @_KatePlummer Gavin Siriwardena Julia Schroeder

[British Birds @britishbirds]

In BB this month:

Vagrant ‘Subalpine Warblers’ in northwest Europe by J. Martin Collinson, Thom J. Shannon and Tereza Senfeld

➡️https://t.co/SsGUJFXB3B

📷Georgia Platt
Male Western Subalpine Warbler, Fair Isle, May 2023.

[British Birds @britishbirds]

The March issue of British Birds is out and includes a fabulous article on @Natures_Voice Titchwell Marsh, a thought-provoking BBeye on Swifts, historical records of Collared Pratincoles, Best Bird Book of the Year and much more.

➡️https://t.co/CrjvXmFso5

[Thom Shannon @comicterns]

Said neighbour in action. Didn't even have a dog with them, so where are they sourcing this stuff from?

[Thom Shannon @comicterns]

A few years back I wrote about being one of the few people for whom receiving poo in the mail constituted a good day, however having a dog turd lobbed at my front door is not what I meant by that... Thanks neighbour.

[Thom Shannon @comicterns]

The article, for reference. Nice read if you don't mind that DNA stuff interrupting your birding. https://t.co/tO4lq5ToCv

[British Birds @britishbirds]

In BB this month @Mark_A_Eaton and co-authors present a paper on Actions for Birds in England focused on @NaturalEngland and @RSPBScience species-focused conservation projects
➡️https://t.co/OPH0WsJTev
📷David Tipling

[Martin Collinson #BLM @docmartin2mc]

1/2
Massive THANK YOU to everyone who donated in 2023. donations have paid for ID (or confirmation) of:

Western Olivaceous Warbler (Whalsay)
Alder Flycatcher (Skokholm)
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (Tiree 2020)
Great-tailed Grackle (Nolton Haven)...

https://t.co/FHBH1irdfL

[British Birds @britishbirds]

Two excellent one-year paid positions @britishbirds to help with 1) marketing & communication and 2) help managing the website & apps.
Find out more: https://t.co/OkxovRf72W

[British Birds @britishbirds]

Have you got a great photo of a rarity this year? We're keen to source superb photos in preparation for the 2023 @__BBRC report in @britishbirds next year. Please contact the Editor @StephenMenzie at [email protected]
Thank you! Please RT

📷@RogerRiddington

[Thom Shannon @comicterns]

@step_dove @DanERouse I'm scarcely ever at sea, so it was probably someone else 🤪

[Skokholm Island @SkokholmIsland]

The Robins did us a favour this afternoon and escorted the Empid towards the Obs. We are pretty confident that this is indeed an Alder Flycatcher, as suggested by @KesterWilsonNan and others. Still around the Cottage. @BirdGuides @docmartin2mc

[Thom Shannon @comicterns]

Exciting PhD opportunity with my old supervisors! Belter of a project, and a chance to ID some rarities on the side. 👌 What's not to love?

[Martin Collinson #BLM @docmartin2mc]

Roll up! Roll up! Fully funded PhD available with @Piertney and me at University of Aberdeen.

QUADRAT DTP: Harnessing next-generation diagnostic technologies for eDNA-based biosurveillance, wildlife forensics and conservation biology. On https://t.co/dNSXgkIZY6

[Thom Shannon @comicterns]

@docmartin2mc @penguin_tereza @promegauk One in one out system? Long overdue dumping of the naff cat?

[Thom Shannon @comicterns]

@owene73 @lizardschwartz Our 2014 genetic study suggested that hebridensis was found on Hyskeir, so they do seem to occur across at least parts of the Inner Hebs.

[Thom Shannon @comicterns]

Compelling evidence that Ivory-billed Woodpecker is expanding its range northwards.

[Thom Shannon @comicterns]

@Lophophanes @docmartin2mc @Birdernick1 @penguin_tereza Conversely, my time is priceless. So £30...