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Bird Observatories Council GB&I @birdobscouncil.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Our team are at Global Bird Fair this weekend. Call in to say hi and learn about Bird Observatories in the Swallow Marquee (S15&16). Thanks to Limosa/Wildwings for their sponsorship and the £250 prize off any holiday for our quiz.

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Bird Observatories Council GB&I @birdobscouncil.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Our review of 2025, BOC News, is now available at tinyurl.com/BOC-News-2025 Many thanks to Limosa/Wildwings for their sponsorship

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Bird Observatories Council GB&I @birdobscouncil.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

The long overdue 2024 BOC News is now published online at tinyurl.com/BOC-News-2024 Some amazing images and stories from around the Observatory network and a memoriam for the late Steve Wing.

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

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.

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Bird Observatories Council GB&I @birdobscouncil.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

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!)

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Calf of Man Bird Observatory @calfofmanbirdobs.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

🐦 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

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Bird Observatories Council GB&I @birdobscouncil.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

John Horton delivering one of the final talks in a fantastic programme and weekend @globalbirdfair.bsky.social

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Bird Observatories Council GB&I @birdobscouncil.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

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.

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Bird Observatories Council GB&I @birdobscouncil.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

John Horton giving a talk on the Bird Observatories of Uk & Eire to a packed house @globalbirdfair.bsky.social

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Bird Observatories Council GB&I @birdobscouncil.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

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

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Bird Observatories Council GB&I @birdobscouncil.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

If you at Global Bird Fair this weekend, call into the swallow marquee and say hello to the guys on the stand.

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GlobalBirdfair @globalbirdfair.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

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

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Chris Williams @hilbre.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Great to be representing @birdobscouncil.bsky.social at the @btobirds.bsky.social conference in Manchester today, great engagement and an interesting programme #ukbirding

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British Birds Rarities Committee @britishbirdsbbrc.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

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

List of Pied Crow records from 2018-19 around Britain.

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Bird Observatories Council GB&I @birdobscouncil.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

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

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