Reposted by Martin GeorgeRhys @rdpphoto.bsky.social · 10hMoorhen fight! Wait for it... #ukwildlife #shropshirebirds #Nature #wildlife #birdphotography #UKBirding #birds #photography 1142
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 06/10/2026It was like a different world compared to the birding in Shropshire! The Buff-breasted Sandpipers on Davidstow were an absolute delight ❤️ 010
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Excellent, really pleased for you. I was back home last week and we saw some of the Cattle Egrets that you photographed, but not the 39(?) that were at Drift Reservoir the day after! 110
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Very nice,you should be happy! Is this one of the Devoran birds? 110
Reposted by Martin GeorgeBeth W @doodlebeth.com · 06/10/2026Are there any active groups/resources for disabled birders in the UK? I'm trying to improve access at our local reserve (Portbury Wharf) and to get funding we have to show that people will actually use it (not just me). I have created a map to show how accessible it is so far #UKBirding 1129
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 05/10/2026And… The start of Atlas fieldwork is in 55 weeks and there will be a need to engage lots of fieldworkers. Newbies will be able to help with both roving and the new pinpoint records through the app. The secret society, “the keen ones will find us somehow” approach is doomed, in my opinion. 000
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Sad to hear, particularly in a fine birding county like Kent. I think you’ve heard my “If we don’t encourage, inspire and welcome people who are developing an interest in birds we’ll lose them to twitching, togging or or other wildlife interest groups” speech already. 111
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Wow, they really have their fingers on the pulse. And I think the patient needs a priest rather than a physician 😖 120
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Has to be a hopeful possibility! I believe similar measures have had some success in the Baltic Sea's fisheries. 100
Reposted by Martin GeorgeSue @birdersue.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Lovely to see at least five Cattle egret at RSPB Marazion this afternoon. In the west corner where the Heron hang out, and the restoration work is being done. #CornwallBirding 🪶 0202
Reposted by Martin GeorgeThe Birder's Store @birdersstore.bsky.social · 01/10/2026WOW! October has started well! 👇 0102
Reposted by Martin GeorgeGraham Appleton @wadertales.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Woodcock shooting season starts today in most of the UK (Scotland was 1 Sep). Continental birds have not arrived yet so any shot birds will be red-listed British breeders. GWCT suggests waiting until 1 December before targeting Woodcock. More here: wadertales.wordpress.com/2015/10/26/c... #birds 12516
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 01/10/2026“Every year an estimated 95,000 #seabirds, including Razorbills and Guillemots, are accidentally caught in nets off European coasts.” “But simple deterrents tested by Cornish fishers and devised by scientists and the RSPB have been shown to reduce the toll by about two-thirds.”theguardian.comFloating scarecrows: how Cornish fishers are stopping seabirds drowning in their netsSimple deterrents can slash the number of razorbills and guillemots being trapped underwater, two-year study shows 11911
Reposted by Martin GeorgeBTO Shropshire @btoshropshire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026In the #ShropshireBirds area "our" adult Shelducks make a moult migration and leave us for the Dutch or German coast, or to one of six UK coastal sites, to drop all of their flight feathers in relative safety. Adults depart in June/July and return in November, leaving the juveniles behind. 052
Reposted by Martin GeorgeBTO Shropshire @btoshropshire.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Important habitat and site maintenance work at Venus Pool NR 1) From 29 September. Major programme of willow scrub management to restore the grassland away from the pool to the north. 2) 5 to 7 October. Annual maintenance work. Essential, but likely to cause some disturbance. #ShropshireBirds 051
Reposted by Martin GeorgeBTO Shropshire @btoshropshire.bsky.social · 28/09/2026These sessions are so good; a little bit of helpful theory and lots of practice time. We were joined by one new and two potential Shropshire counters for @webs-gsmp.bsky.social and also had bonus flyovers from a Spitfire! 071
Reposted by Martin GeorgeGraham Appleton @wadertales.bsky.social · 27/09/2026LPO is calling for permanent shooting ban for #Curlew and Black-tailed Godwit. This would provide protection for thousands of both species that winter in and migrate through France. Background: wadertales.wordpress.com/2018/07/30/b... Map shows tracks of Curlew returning from France to breed in UK. 16121
Reposted by Martin GeorgeBTO Shropshire @btoshropshire.bsky.social · 27/09/2026It was an exceptional summer for Quail in Shropshire, too. Please add any notebook records to @birdtrack.bsky.social so that the Shropshire Bird Report for 2026 can better reflect where, when and how many of these enigmatic little birds were present. #ShropshireBirds 171
Reposted by Martin GeorgeRhys @rdpphoto.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Longtail feeding on Himalayan Balsam, shame they don't eat the plant. #ukwildlife #shropshirebirds #Nature #wildlife #birdphotography #UKBirding #birds #photography 0295
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 26/09/2026A nice, encouraging short about a famous author’s love of her partner, birds and science, and the practical way she has chosen to commemorate all three. #ornithology www.theguardian.com/books/ng-int...theguardian.com‘Birdwatching is close to rapture’: Margaret Atwood on why she has given C$1m to avian researchAward-winning novelist celebrates late partner’s love of birds with gift to establish the Graeme Gibson chair in avian biology 0319
Reposted by Martin GeorgeIan Sheppard @iansheppard.bsky.social · 25/09/2026A Cattle Egret living up to its name at WWT Martin Mere yesterday. #UKBirding 0152
Reposted by Martin GeorgePartners in Care @partnersincare.bsky.social · 25/09/2026🎉 What a day! 180 people joined us for the #PartnersinCare AGM, Conference & Care Awards 2026 connecting, sharing ideas & celebrating the very best of adult social care🏆A huge congratulations to all our winners, finalists & nominees, and thank you to everyone who made the day such a success. 1/2 111
Reposted by Martin GeorgeGuardian Environment @environment.theguardian.com · 24/09/2026‘Cash to trash’ levy on house developers too low to offset damage to Norfolk Broads, say criticstheguardian.com‘Cash to trash’ levy on house developers too low to offset damage to Norfolk Broads, say criticsExclusive: Levy that allows almost 16,000 houses to be built on Norfolk Broads will not cover cost of mitigating environmental damage, critics say 0119
Reposted by Martin GeorgeKevin Thornton @lowcarbonkev.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Today, the equinox, a good day to remind birders out there, who've been plugging away at their patches for some weeks now, that #vismig is building. In 1907 British Birds Vol one, issue one, had a wonderful name for you: You are a 'severe migrationist'. Good luck. May all your movements be severe👍 0131
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 23/09/2026It is. Desperately sad that the poor man may have died by his own hand. 010
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Really sorry to hear that we've lost Joe, he was a lovely man who probably helped more people, particularly birders, than he ever knew of 💔 #UKBirding www.fakenhamtimes.co.uk/news/2655882...fakenhamtimes.co.ukAcclaimed author who once worked with Chris Packham found dead in Norfolk woodlandInquest opened at Norfolk Coroner's Court into the death of acclaimed author and mental health campaigner. 1170
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Always good to see a bird in its natural habitat, but, just like this Robin, they don't all read the text books 🙂 180
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Some phone-scoped snaps of the delightful Baird's Sandpiper at Witheymoor Farm Pool, Burleydam, just a hop over the border from Shropshire into Cheshire. Bonus Little Ringed Plover and a flyover by 70 Pinkfeet. Lots of happy inland birders 🙂 Big HT @saloplarus.bsky.social for the news. #UKBirding 072
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I had Wood Lane NR (Ellesmere) to myself in the rain after work today. Three Green Sandpiper, three Snipe and a Greenshank were the highlights, along with 13 Gadwall, one of my favourite ducks. Full list here, by the magic of @birdtrack.bsky.social app.bto.org/birdtrack/pu.... #ShropshireBirds 081
Reposted by Martin GeorgeBTO Shropshire @btoshropshire.bsky.social · 18/09/2026BTO News is an excellent magazine and worth the price of a monthly takeaway coffee on its own, but there are plenty of other benefits to BTO membership. Follow the link to find out more! 051
Reposted by Martin GeorgeAlexander Lees @alexanderlees.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Great write-up on recent scientific advances in our understanding of avian vagrancy #ornithology #UKBirding baynature.org/2026/09/15/s...baynature.orgAre Vagrant Birds Lost, or Pioneers? For Clues, Researchers Look to the Farallones.A recent study could change our assumptions about why birds show up out of the blue. 05921
Reposted by Martin GeorgeAlistair Davidson @moh-kohn.eurosky.social · 17/09/2026More bikes than cars recorded on Leith Walk at rush hour for the first time! On Victoria Road in Glasgow, which hit that milestone a year ago, the number of bikes has surged by another 40%. Scotland is gradually entering the 21st century 🙂 cycling.scot/news/scotlan...cycling.scotScotland’s bike lane networks break new recordsMore bikes than cars on Leith Walk, and record cycling on routes across Glasgow and Edinburgh. Explore the latest data from Cycling Scotland traffic surveys and cycle counter analysis. 419758
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 17/09/2026An animal rescue centre has said it has seen an increase in the number of birds of prey coming into its care. Cuan Wildlife Rescue in Much Wenlock said most had been found thin and grounded, most likely due to the hot summer making it difficult for them to find food. #ShropshireBirdsbbc.co.ukShropshire wildlife rescue centre sees bird of prey influxCuan Wildlife Rescue in Much Wenlock said the birds have suffered due the unusually hot summer. 0146
Reposted by Martin GeorgeBTO Shropshire @btoshropshire.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The 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 0226
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The equinox occurs on 23 September, but for me autumn started at 17:25 today as I left the office, noticed a thin white line of gulls in the just-ploughed far field, and for the first time since spring no Swallows or martins, but 40+ Meadow Pipits, calling and flying south overhead. #ShropshireBirds 1251
Reposted by Martin GeorgeThe Birder's Store @birdersstore.bsky.social · 16/09/2026A beautiful male Kentish Plover to celebrate #PloverAppreciationDay! #WaderWednesday @waderquest.bsky.social 1112
Reposted by Martin GeorgeBTO Shropshire @btoshropshire.bsky.social · 15/09/2026It's been a great Quail year in the #ShropshireBirds area, too! First recorded on 11 May with a total of 22 records that month and another 30 in June. Q2 total of 52 (awaiting July & August data) compares well with these annual totals from the Bird Report: 2024 19 2023 36 2022 8 2021 26 2020 74 0102
Reposted by Martin GeorgeJulian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Liverpool Bay is known for its Leach's Petrel passage when autumn weather conspires, but this is a #seabird in big trouble - for how much longer will we see them? A roundup of #NorthWales sightings in Daily Post BirdNotes. 📷 @zoobirder.bsky.social #BirdingWales www.birdnotes.wales/blog/leachs-...birdnotes.walesLeach’s Petrels: no port in a stormBat-like as they fluttered into the teeth of a storm, Leach’s Petrels that passed the coast last week are truly marine animals. For a few hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, a northwestly wind pushed... 0285
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Massed Swallows on the overhead wires beside the River Severn near the Royal Hill Inn (Pentre) this morning. There were scores of House Martins feeding over the river. Holly Banks NR held singing Chiffchaffs, and a drumming Great Spotted Woodpecker. #ShropshireBirds 0173
Reposted by Martin GeorgePartners in Care @partnersincare.bsky.social · 11/09/2026A Job Opportunity has arisen with one of our members in #Ludlow #Shropshire. Make a difference to people with #LearningDisabilites #WorkingTogetherLudlow. Please see below for details and contact Nigel directly. 011
Reposted by Martin GeorgeJohn Martin @pilning.bsky.social · 10/09/2026VP wader fest continues with 2 juv Little Stints this pm, big thanks to Mike J for posting pic/news. They were flighty and may have dropped in after rain shower. Full on patch and Shropshire✅ for me. Also 6+ Sand Martin, 9 Shoveler, Greenshank, Green Sand. 3+ Yellow Wag etc #shropshirebirding 🪶 1351
Reposted by Martin GeorgeBTO Shropshire @btoshropshire.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Led by Stuart Edmunds, whose trail cameras discovered Shropshire’s Pine Marten population and… our county’s only Red-flanked Bluetail! 072
Martin George @jannerbirder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026The course will be a mix of classroom based presenting and guided field walk along river banks and hedgerows. The species covered include stoats, weasels, pine martens and polecats, plus the potential for discovering signs of otters and mink. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-introdu...eventbrite.co.ukAn Introduction to Monitoring Members of the Weasel Family (mustelids)This in-person course will cover all you need to get started in monitoring a range mustelids. 051
Reposted by Martin GeorgeJulian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Shorebirds feeding on inland waterbodies is a feature of early autumn, as drawdown provides temporary habitat for passage waders. These among a roundup of sightings in the #NorthWales Daily Post BirdNotes. 📷 @zoobirder.bsky.social #BirdingWales www.birdnotes.wales/blog/muddy-m...birdnotes.walesMuddy margins pull in the birdsLow water levels in the region’s reservoirs are a worry for water companies, customers and anglers, but the muddy edges have attracted waders migrating overhead, to which they look – and perhaps... 0162
Reposted by Martin GeorgeRSPB Science @rspbscience.bsky.social · 07/09/2026New job alert🪶 Research assistant to support research on Willow Tit demographics. Must have a BTO ringing licence at C level or above Location: Midlands and North of England Duration: Oct-Nov 2026 Deadline: This Wednesday Sept 9th Apply here: app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car... 📷Ben Andrew 03127
Reposted by Martin GeorgeDarren Naish @tetzoo.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Now 40 comments at the Tetrapod Zoology #unicorn article: it's proved quite popular. Still planning to cover the whole "no, dragons are not linked to dinosaurs" issue at some point. tetzoo.com/blog/2026/8/... #monsters #cryptozoologytetzoo.comA History of Unicorns — Tetrapod Zoologyunicorn, unicorns, monoceros, monokeros, unicorn history, mythology, unicorn mythology, unicorn in the Islamic world, unicorn in Christian history, unicorn in the Book of Job, unicorn in the Bible, un... 44817
Reposted by Martin GeorgeBTO Shropshire @btoshropshire.bsky.social · 05/09/2026What a great mix of birds, science and people at our BTO Regional Gathering at Attenborough NR today! Exciting times are ahead with Atlas 27-31 ever closer. Talking to people about birds and showing them Hobbies and an Otter through our scopes doesn't count as anti-social behaviour. We checked! 🙂 072