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Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) | Goose & Swan Monitoring (GSMP) @webs-gsmp.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Today is the October WeBS Core Count - keep an eye out for winter visitors arriving at our WeBS sites! 👁️ #ornithology #birdingUK/IRE

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Cardiff Naturalists Soc @cardiffnats.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Sometimes you need to modernise Even when you are nearly 160 years old (next year BTW!) Our website cardiffnaturalists.org.uk is getting a makeover to use #responsive menu's and handle images better to make it more user friendly on mobile devices #wildlife #cardiff #nature #wales

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

We've got some great opportunities to join us at BTO! Discover more and apply for our jobs and voluntary roles online at www.bto.org/jobs #Ornithology

A sideways view of a Puffin shows its white face, black body and brightly coloured orange-red bill. Wording alongside reads: We're hiring. Bird Atlas 2027-2031 Organiser, Research Ecologist, Field Surveyors, Youth Rep (Voluntary Role).

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

✨ New Project Alert ✨ We’re working on a new partnership project looking at Curlew chick survival, key predation pressures & interventions in relation to population recovery. Your donation could support our work to restore breeding wader populations ➡️ www.bto.org/breeding... #Ornithology

A wading bird known as a Curlew is amongst green grass showing its brown mottled plumage and long decurved bill. Wording above reads: Support BTO's work with breeding waders.

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Job Alert! 🔉 We're looking for two part-time Field Surveyors for the Winter survey season from November - March to conduct wintering bird surveys. To discover more and apply visit ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs 📍 Survey areas: Yorkshire Dales & the Fens. 📝 Deadline for applications: Sunday 18 October 2026.

A Fieldfare is amongst frosty grass. Wording above reads: We’re hiring! Field Surveyors - LandSpAES Project.

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BTO East Glamorgan @eastglambto.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Fancy a winter walk along the East Glamorgan coast counting waders and waterbirds and helping @btobirds.bsky.social to build a more complete picture of their numbers? Of course you do! For more info about how to take part in this important survey 👉 www.bto.org/webs-news 📷 Sarah Kelman (BTO Images)

A Turnstone - a small wading bird with brown, black and white plumage and orange legs - feeding in the foreground on a beach against an out of focus background.

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BTO East Glamorgan @eastglambto.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Hoffech chi fynd am dro'r gaeaf hwn ar hyd arfordir Dwyrain Morgannwg i gyfrif adar dŵr i helpu @btobirds.bsky.social ds.bsky.social lunio darlun cyflawn o'u niferoedd? Wrth gwrs eich bod chi! Am ragor o wybodaeth am yr arolwg pwysig hwn 👉 www.bto.org/webs-news 📷 Sarah Kelman (BTO Images)

Cwtiad y Traeth - aderyn â phlu lliw du, brown a gwyn a choesau melyn - yn bwydo ar y traeth.

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

⭐ Exciting opportunity! Volunteer with BTO Youth and join the Youth Advisory Panel! ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/youth If you love nature, would like to join our amazing team of volunteers aged 16-24 and get involved with BTO's work, then this role could be for you. 🐦 📝 Closing date: 4 October 2026.

A group of BTO Youth volunteers are gathered together in an office smiling at the camera. Wording over the image reads: BTO Youth. Join our Youth Advisory Panel.

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Gwent Ornithological Society @gos-birds.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On Saturday 3/10/26 will be Jon Gower, a former BBC Wales arts and media correspondent, will talk to us about his lifelong passion for birds and his book Birdland. Where: Goytre Village Hall,.When: Arrive at 7.15pm for a 7.30 start.#gwentbirds #birdingwales www.gwentbirds.org.uk/2026/09/28/c...

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The latest issue of BTO News has just landed! Our membership magazine is packed with engaging and informative articles, with all the latest updates on BTO research, events and more. Become a BTO member today from only £3 a month to start receiving BTO News! ➡️ www.bto.org/support-... #Ornithology

A cut out of the BTO News autumn 2026 magazine cover featuring a Common Crane sits on a green background. White writing over the green background reads: "It's a joy to receive each copy!" Quote from a BTO member. Join Today.

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Don't miss the first Youth Out in Nature Summit on 26 September at RSPB Newport Wetlands! Join us for FREE! Sign up at www.bto.org/our-work/eve... @rspbcymru.bsky.social

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BTO Shropshire @btoshropshire.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The departure of the Swallows and the return of the Meadow Pipits. Observations added to @birdtrack.bsky.social as "complete lists" through the app or browser version help us to map seasonal changes such as this. It's a nice, mindful way to feel connected to time and place! #ShropshireBirding

The BirdTrack reporting rate graph for Meadow Pipit in England, showing a small increase in reporting rate for March-April (20% compared with an average of around 10%) and a larger increase, peaking in late September and early to mid-October at 32%.

The BirdTrack reporting rate graph for (Barn) Swallow, showing the arrival of the birds during April, and their departure in September/early October).

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

(1/) John Gibson’s story of 26 years of change on a BBS square in the Wigan area of Northwest England shows just how much can change during that time period. It used to be a coal mine, and now it is home to Willow Tits and many other species: www.bto.org/get-involved... @btobirds.bsky.social

A Willow Tit is shown. It has a brown body, white cheeks and a black cap. It is perched on a branch. The caption says: 'Volunteer Stories'.

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BTO East Glamorgan @eastglambto.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The response to our joint local bird conference with @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social has been amazing and the event is now SOLD OUT! We’re sorry if you missed out. You can add your name to the waiting list for returned tickets by contacting the GBC Secretary via glamorganbirds.org.uk/contacts-at-...

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BTO East Glamorgan @eastglambto.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Mae'r ymateb i'n cynhadledd adar leol â @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social wedi bod yn anhygoel ac mae pob un o'r tocynnau wedi'u gwerthu! Gallwch ychwanegu eich enw at y rhestr aros ar gyfer tocynnau sydd wedi'u dychwelyd drwy gysylltu ag Ysgrifennydd GBC yma glamorganbirds.org.uk/contacts-at-...

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rhoswilliams.bsky.social @rhoswilliams.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It's always a pleasure to watch the bird ringers at Kenfig, the care and expertise they have when handling the birds. This morning was one to remember when this Nightingale appeared. @btocymru.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social #birds @birdsinwales.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

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Rob Thomas @robthomasbirds.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I'll be giving a talk about our conservation, research and environmental education work in and around Coed Ty Llwyd (an ancient woodland in N Cardiff), at Rhydypennau Library on Wednesday evening, but note that you need to book a place with the library/hyb. Hope to see you there!

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The Wildlife Trust SW Wales Swansea Group @wtswwswanseagroup.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Our September events are now open for booking on Eventbrite - and they're all about Citizen Science! Dan Forman, a leading expert on mammals in Wales, will tell us how we can make a start helping to map and monitor wildlife. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/citizen-sc...

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Citizen Science - How and Why We Should All Get Involved!

If you ever wanted to do some wildlife citizen science but gave up the idea because you don't think you're qualified, this talk's for you!

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Cardiff Naturalists Soc @cardiffnats.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Loads of events have been creates in our related facebook group for you to add to your diary www.facebook.com/groups/Cardi... Please join us at these excellent wildlife talks and outings

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rhoswilliams.bsky.social @rhoswilliams.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This female Red-crested Pochard was a good spot by Neil Donaghy at Kenfig Pool this morning and, as usual, put the sighting out quickly so others could see it. @birdsinwales.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social

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rhoswilliams.bsky.social @rhoswilliams.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This is one of two Dunlin that have favoured the east shore at Kenfig Pool this last week. @birdsinwales.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social #birds #birdingWales

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The BBS data entry deadline has now passed. Excluding the distance that BBS & WBBS volunteers cover to get to their squares or stretches, this is the cumulative distance covered by surveyors this year. Great effort everyone! @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social

An infographic showing the total distance covered by BBS & WBBS volunteers during 2026. BBS volunteers covered 14,804km & WBBS volunteers covered 1,554km.

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BTO East Glamorgan @eastglambto.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Two thirds of the places for our joint local bird conference with @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social in Cardiff on 24 Oct have *already* been taken. Book now to make sure you don't miss out! More info and online booking 👉 shorturl.at/cwaJJ Discounts for Glamorgan Bird Club members and young birders.

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BTO East Glamorgan @eastglambto.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Mae dwy ran o dair o'r lleoedd ar gyfer ein cynhadledd adar leol ar y cyd â @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social yng Nghaerdydd ar 24 Hyd eisoes wedi mynd. Archebwch eich lle nawr! Mwy o wybodaeth a bwcio ar-lein 👉 shorturl.at/cwaJJ Gostyngiadau ar gael i aelodau Clwb Adara Morgannwg ac adarwyr ifanc.

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The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales @wtsww.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Today we remember the 112 men and boys who lost their lives in the Parc Slip Colliery disaster on 26th August 1892. Every year a service is held on the anniversary at the memorial at Parc Slip Nature Reserve.

A group of people stood in front of a memorial, made up of a pile of large stones surrounded by a low wall.

A sculpture of a miner and a horse, with the Parc Slip Colliery Disaster memorial in the background.

A brick walkway lined with trees along the edge. There are grass cuttings on the path, and a tractor in the background. A person planting flowers in a large planter.

Three people planting flowers in a large planter.

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Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) | Goose & Swan Monitoring (GSMP) @webs-gsmp.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

With two weeks until our training sessions, there are still places left! Book your spot here ➡️www.bto.org/training

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Glamorgan Bird Club @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

📣 A third of the tickets have already been sold for our joint local bird conference with @eastglambto.bsky.social in Cardiff on 24 Oct. Book your place now to make sure you don't miss out! More info and online booking 👉 shorturl.at/cwaJJ Discounts for Glamorgan Bird Club members and young birders

A poster for the conference featuring a Great Crested Grebe swimming on a body of calm water and text with more information about the conference and and where to go for more information and to book you place.

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We are pleased to announce our first Youth Out in Nature Summit at RSPB Newport Wetlands 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 on 26 Sept. Our BTO Youth Volunteers have been working with the RSPB Youth Council to provide this unique opportunity - sign up today! www.bto.org/our-work/eve... @rspb.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social

A group of young people birdwatching at a wetland site, with text promoting the BTO/RSPB Youth Out In Nature Summit on 26 September 2026. Photo by Katie Hargreaves/BTO/RSPB.

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

(1/) A quote that resonates with many of our BBS volunteers across the UK is: ‘I like to see the changes on my BBS Square over the years. You never know what you will see!’ @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology #CitizenScience

The caption says: 'Tell us your stories!' A male Reed Bunting is shown. It has a black head, a white collar and a grey breast. It has a brown back.

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Brigit Strawbridge @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Have you discovered the BTO @btobirds.bsky.social's new podcast 'Beyond the Bird Table' yet? I've just listened to the first episode 'A Is For Auk' - where they discuss the life & death of the Great Auk, and explore the world of UK seabirds. SO worth a listen! open.spotify.com/show/033HfM7...

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Beyond The Bird Table

Podcast · British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) · The official podcast of the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) where we delve deep into the bird world, with expert guests who shed light on the latest...

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BTO East Glamorgan @eastglambto.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

📣 Big news: we're teaming up with @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social to host a bird conference in Cardiff on 24 Oct. More info + book your place here 👉 shorturl.at/Spgew Join us for talks on local birding projects, to visit exhibitors' stands and meet fellow birders. Space is limited, so sign-up soon!

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Glamorgan Bird Club and BTO Conference | BTO

We're excited to announce that, for the first time in many years, Glamorgan Bird Club (GBC) and the BTO will be co-hosting a local bird conference.

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BTO East Glamorgan @eastglambto.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

📣 Mae @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social a'r BTO yn cynnal cynhadledd adar yng Nghaerdydd ar 24 Hyd. Mwy o wybodaeth/archebu lle 👉 shorturl.at/Spgew Ymunwch â ni am sgyrsiau ar brosiectau adar lleol, i ymweld â stondinau arddangoswyr a chwrdd â chyd-adarwyr. Mae lle yn brin, felly cofrestrwch yn fuan!

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Glamorgan Bird Club and BTO Conference | BTO

We're excited to announce that, for the first time in many years, Glamorgan Bird Club (GBC) and the BTO will be co-hosting a local bird conference.

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Caught up with the BTO podcast yet? In the episode 'A Is For Auk', we discuss the life & death of the Great Auk & explore the world of UK seabirds. Listen here, open.spotify.com/show/033HfM7... or search 'Beyond The Bird Table' wherever you listen to your favourite shows! #Birds #Birdwatching

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Seven* of our satellite tagged Cuckoos are south of the Sahara, having made epic migrations from Europe! *Actually, make that eight - Irish bird Brock has 'reappeared' & his signal shows that he is in Chad. Find out more, & follow the Cuckoos' progress: ➡️ www.bto.org/cuckoos #birds #ukbirding

Image shows a map depicting the locations of seven satellite tagged Cuckoos, having completed their migratory flights across the Sahara desert.

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Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) | Goose & Swan Monitoring (GSMP) @webs-gsmp.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Not sure what WeBS is about or need a confidence boost with counting birds, before getting involved? In Sept, we will be running 3️⃣ FREE, virtual 'Counting Birds and WeBS' sessions, aimed for amateur birdwatchers who want to increase their skills. Sign up ➡️ www.bto.org/training

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rhoswilliams.bsky.social @rhoswilliams.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Great White Egrets have become commonplace at Kenfig NNR in the last few years, often giving excellent views from the hide. There were three there yesterday (03/08/26). #birds #birdingWales @rspbcymru.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social

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BTO East Glamorgan @eastglambto.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

To paraphrase Chief Martin Brody (Jaws, 1975) . . . we’re gonna need a bigger graph (or at least a a longer y-axis)!! “Diolch yn fawr” to all our East Glamorgan BTO Breeding Bird Survey volunteers who contributed to these excellent figures and gathered such important data 🙏 #BirdingWales

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

After a record breaking year last year, it looks like the BBS coverage in Wales could be even better this year! Thank you so much to all BBS volunteers across the country. Your time and effort is very much appreciated. Keep up the good work! @btobirds.bsky.social @btocymru.bsky.social

A graph showing the cumulative amount of BBS visits entered from 2021 until 2026.

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

(1/) As the 2026 BBS & WBBS survey season draws to a close, we would like to share our newly updated BBS Volunteer Stories page: www.bto.org/get-involved... If you would like to share your experience of surveying a square or stretch, please email us on bbs@bto.org! @btobirds.bsky.social

The caption says: 'Tell us your stories!' A Kingfisher is pictured. It is perched on a post. It has an orange breast and a black beak. It also has a blue beak.

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Are you under 30 and want to learn about nest finding? Join Nest Quest Live ➡️ bit.ly/NestQuest25 The speakers are ⬇️ 📌 Amira who focuses on monitoring the nests of warbler species. 📌 Jack who is interested in upland breeding passerines. 📌 Tommy who specialises in finding raptor nests.

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Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) | Goose & Swan Monitoring (GSMP) @webs-gsmp.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Today is the June Priority Core Count date and the last count of the 2025/26 WeBS year! A massive thank you to all our fantastic volunteers for carrying out WeBS counts this year! Is there is any outstanding data yet, please can this be submitted to WeBS Online asap. #UKbirding #ornithology

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

There are now only around three weeks to go until the 2026 BBS survey season finishes at the end of the month! Please try and do your ‘Late’ visit as close to your average visit date as possible, as long as the weather is suitable. @btobirds.bsky.social JNCC RSPB Science

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wendy-james.bsky.social @wendy-james.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

New Teifi Ringing Group blog with an update of May... warblers, RAS and CES studies and news of a Woodcock to Russia, a Strumble Storm Petrel at Porthgwarra and a Chiff from|Spain #BirdRinging #BirdingWales teifimarshbirds.blogspot.com/2026/06/warb...

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Warblers, studies and recoveries

Sedge Warblers trickled through this May although no fall. 203 have been ringed this spring on the Teifi Marshes and 10 at Cors Caron. The...

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Volunteers are at the heart of BTO. 🐦 We couldn't achieve what we do for birds, science & people without you. Thank you! Here's a snapshot of what some of our survey volunteers have achieved 🙌 From Regional Reps to BTO Youth, there's a variety of volunteer roles at BTO➡️ www.bto.org/volunteer

An infographic showing volunteer statistics. The title reads: Thank you to BTO Volunteers. White cut out images of birds feature on a green background. A Swallow raises its wings near the wording 100k users on BirdTrack. Below, a Starling perches near the words 2,500+ signed up to the Birds in Greenspaces survey. At the bottom of the image a Stonechat perches on top of a gorse bush next to the wording 2,800+ volunteers achieved the greatest number of sites ever monitored for the 2025 Breeding Bird Survey. Above, the head of a Curlew appears on the left of the image alongside the wording 3,435 sites covered for the latest Wetland Bird Survey report. Above this a Chaffinch flies with wings outstretched by the wording 10.9+ million submissions to date to Garden BirdWatch.

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BTO East Glamorgan @eastglambto.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We were record breakers too! Thanks to the efforts of our fab team of local volunteers, a total of 52 BBS squares were covered in our region in 2025 . . . the best year on record in East Glamorgan! Read all about the results on the @btobirds.bsky.social's website here: www.bto.org/our-work/sci...

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

1/ With your help, we can create a more positive future for birds like Lapwing, Curlew, Redshank and Golden Plover. Donate today via www.bto.org/breeding... and support our breeding wader research. Thank you. #Ornithology

A Curlew, a wading bird with brown plumage and long decurved bill, stands in long grass with its head looking towards the right. Wording over the image reads: Breeding waders are at risk.

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South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre @sewbrec.org.uk · 21/05/2026

We are delighted to share the Spring 2026 edition of the Gwent-Glamorgan Newsletter! Many thanks to all contributors. Download a pdf here: www.sewbrec.org.uk/upload/libra... Or read as a flipbook here: online.fliphtml5.com/zpyru/nsib/

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

If you take part in the Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey on your BBS square, why not consider voting for your favourite butterfly using this post by @savebutterflies.bsky.social? David W from the BBS Team has already voted for White Admiral, but we definitely don't want to influence your vote!

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

It’s May, so no more seed and peanuts in bird feeders. BTO Senior Research Ecologist Dr Kate Plummer, part of the Technical Steering Group that carried out the evidence review on which the new guidance is based, sets out the reasoning behind the changes in this BTO blog ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/new...

Two Greenfinches perch on a hanging bird feeder.

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