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Mike Pollard @mikepnature.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Ortolan Bunting on Ynys Enlli/Bardsey today. Showed well at times, associating with the local Linnets. Rarity highlight of the week so far, with one day to go…. #birdingWales @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social @birdsinwales.bsky.social

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Ortolan found by Ezra ahead of some heavy looking thunder storms.

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

A week since we had this Pacific Swift dash through the island. I forgot to post on here!! 1st for Bardsey and 2nd for Wales. Hard to believe my eyes when Joel said that the Swift had a white rump. Before my brain had chance to think, I’d yelled its a F’ing Pacific Swift! Pics by Joel Tragen

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We have just had a cancellation for the week of 6th June. We have a double/twin room available. Email stayonbardsey@gmail.com for further details. Adult (25+): £350 18-24 years: £260 Child (4-17yrs): £200 Under 4: Free Additional Costs: Boat fare (per person): £61 Parking at Cwrt Farm: £20

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Joel has just had a Red-rumped Swallow circle the Obs a few times before it disappeared.. @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Common Crane just circled the island! Only the 3rd record for the island following a single in 1995 and two in 2023.

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Applications to join our Uni Week in August are now open. bbfo.blogspot.com/p/joint-univ... A great opportunity for any students aged 18-24

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Our students are having a great time. Out ringing Manxies a few nights ago, and quiz last night. Thanks to Wildsounds.com for the books and prizes for them.

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Come and stay on Bardsey in the next few weeks! We have some nearly empty weeks coming up at the Observatory Lodge! Grab this opportunity for a last-minute stay… weeks beginning Sat 18th April, Sat 25th April and Sat 2nd May with some space also on 9th May. See bbfo.org.uk/stay

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The obligatory chilli night and sunset. Off out doing Manxies soon

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Our Bangor Uni students arrived! We have seen Porpoise, Bottle-nosed & Common Dolphins today. We must thank our sponsors for this week, The BTO YBOV Scheme, The Cameron Bespolka Trust and Wildsounds Books. www.bto.org/our-work/you... www.cameronbespolka.com www.wildsounds.com/menu/main.sh...

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Today we will welcome ten students (delayed from Saturday due to weather) from @bangoruniversity.bsky.social on our 1st student week of the year. We have a full itinerary for them. Many thanks to our sponsors @btobirds.bsky.social Cameronbespolka.com Wildsounds.com The weather today is nice!

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Steve Stansfield @bardseyobswarden.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

But we got there in the end!!

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Steve Stansfield @bardseyobswarden.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

It’s been a slog to get to where we are this spring with the Obs taking a hit over the winter.

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

After a tough recruitment process BBFO has appointed Joel Tragen and Ezra Sherwell as Assistants for the 2026 season on Bardsey.

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Only four days left to apply - get those CVs sent in now!

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

We are recruiting. If you want to find rare birds and witness spectacular falls & live among 30,000 Manx Shearwaters get your application in for the Bardsey Island Assistant job (Mar-Oct 2026) before 10 Dec. Apply here: tinyurl.com/2026-Assista... #RareBirdAlert #BardseyIsland #ConservationJob

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Adult Sabine’s Gull Cattle Egret Male Common Rosefinch Great Northern Diver this am Also 600ish Swallows. @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

One Grey Phalarope still on Solfach today and an immature Pom Skua off the north end. @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Sea passage this morning. 0700-1015 3 Sooty Shearwaters, 4 Grey Phalaropes, 34 Gannets, 94 Razorbills, 3 Common Scoters, 9 Fulmars, 14 Sandwich Terns, 10 Arctic Terns, 1 Great Black-backed Gull, 2 Arctic Skuas, 4 Whimbrels, 149 Manx Shearwaters, and 100 Kittiwakes. @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Two Black Terns, Sooty Shearwater passing at sea and a Wryneck in the South Gorse this morning. @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Another day on Bardsey and another Blyth’s Reed Warbler - the third of the year! This one found by Greg in Cristin Withy this morning.

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Good sea passage 0700-1200 2 Great Shearwaters 2 Balearic Shearwaters 1 Sooty Shearwater 1200 Manx Shearwaters 2 Grey Phalaropes 19 Arctic Skuas 1 Great Skua 1 ad Long-tailed Skua Small number of Arctic and Sandwich Terns. @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Sea watching today was slow but productive. Three Roseate Terns were the highlight. Also three Arctic Skuas and a small number of both Sandwiches and Arctic Terns. @rarebirder.bsky.social

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WBRC @welshbirdsrarities.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Accepted Red-backed Shrike, Bardsey, Caernarfon, 4 - 5 June, finder C. Teal.

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WBRC @welshbirdsrarities.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Accepted, Common Rosefinch, Bardsey, Caernarfon 4 - 5 June, finder E. Turner.

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WBRC @welshbirdsrarities.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Accepted, Melodious Warbler, Bardsey, Caernarfon 6 June, finder E. Turner.

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WBRC @welshbirdsrarities.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Accepted, Black Kite, Bardsey, Caernarfon, 12 May, G. Lee, E. Turner, SD Stansfield et al, photo E. Stansfield.

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Well it’s been a fantastic week for our University students over the past seven days. We’ve been so busy with them we have hardly had time to post updates so here goes. First and foremost thanks to our sponsors. @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @birdsinwales.bsky.social

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Ringing at the Obs this morning produced a few local breeders including this Magpie.

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Our first Storm Petrel ringing session of the year tonight saw about 25 birds flying around close inshore (as seen through the Thermal Imaging Scope). However, catching the first one of the year is always a delight.

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

And this singing immature male Common Rosefinch was found by @ewanturner.bsky.social at Nant today.

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

This superb male Red-backed Shrike was found by Colin (our volunteer) yesterday morning. It was still present today. Occasionally singing today and becoming more wide ranging, even visiting the Obs at one point.

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Rather nice male Red-backed Shrike found by Colin our volunteer yesterday morning.

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

We still have three places left. Book now before it’s too late!

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Bardsey Lodge & Bird Observatory @bardseybirdobs.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

We are pleased to announce the we will be running another Student week for 18-24 year olds from 9th to 16th August this year. The week is funded by West Midland Bird Club, British Birds and West Midlands Bird Club. See tinyurl.com/Bardsey-stud...

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Mike Pollard @mikepnature.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Assisted the bird observatory wardens with a seabird count (from boat) at Ynys Enlli yesterday. Main purpose was to count shag nests but some nice photo opportunities too, including this beautiful Puffin. @birdsinwales #birdingWales @bardseybirdobs