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George Gay @georgenorthron.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Bright and blustery days are often unproductive on North Ron but today proved the total opposite! A very smart Subalpine Warbler in Ancum just before lunchtime was joined on the yearlist by three Dotterel in the afternoon at Sandar.

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George Gay @georgenorthron.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The three Dotterels remain at Sandar for their 13th day. Showing very well despite occasionally disappearing. #OrkneyBirding

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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory @northronbirdobs.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The newly ploughed observatory crop has played host to a colour-ringed Knot in the past few days. Initially seen in poor weather and post submission we discovered it’s also carrying a geo-locator from @globalflyway.bsky.social you can follow Arenicola’s progress on the globalflyways network website

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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory @northronbirdobs.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

🚨JOB OPENING🚨 We are looking to employ a housekeeper for the 2026 season, part or full time roles available! Accommodation at the observatory included. For more information and to apply please contact alison@nrbo.co.uk Please share!

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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory @northronbirdobs.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Another season filed away! In summary it was a quiet spring with very little to shout about but the autumn was superb. Our second records of Rufous-tailed Robin and Siberian Rubythroat the standout birds with a strong supporting cast. Thank you to all this years staff and visitors, see you in 2026!

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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory @northronbirdobs.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all at NRBO

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George Gay @georgenorthron.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Warra week. Black-throated Thrush and Sibe Rubythroat! #OrkneyBirding

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George Gay @georgenorthron.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Always nice to find a Red-breasted Flycatcher, this bird appeared to drop onto a wall and feed in the garden at Dennishill. #OrkneyBirding

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George Gay @georgenorthron.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Another day, another bird. This Black-headed Bunting found by @maddyhine.bsky.social is our 9th island record and first since 2012. Needless to say, another island tick! #OrkneyBirding

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George Gay @georgenorthron.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

A bit of video of todays White-rumped Sandpiper on Sandsheen. First on here since two birds in 2015. Amazed it was able to predate the Great Black-backed Gull, or thats what I assume from the evidence 🫣 #OrkneyBirding

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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory @northronbirdobs.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Three nights and three Leach’s Petrels! We’ve also caught 118 Storm Petrels, a great start to the Stormy sessions #OrkneyBirding #StormPetrels #SeabirdsUK

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George Gay @georgenorthron.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Who doesn’t love a contextually significant rubbish bird. A nice pair of Mandarin on Gretchen this morning, only the second time I’ve seen Mandarin in North Ronaldsay #OrkneyBirding #NotPlasticStillFantastic

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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory @northronbirdobs.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

An update from over the winter and sightings from the first few days of March now on the blog! With the appearance of a familiar friend, we have our first rarity of the year! northronbirdobs.blogspot.com/2025/03/winter… #OrkneyBirding

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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory @northronbirdobs.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Well our first adult Glaucous Gull of 2025 wasn’t quite in the condition we’d hoped for 😢

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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory @northronbirdobs.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at NRBO. We’re looking forward to seeing you in 2025!

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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory @northronbirdobs.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

🚨VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY🚨 We are looking for a volunteer for the 2025 season to help with bird monitoring, ringing, and obs maintenance! Full board included. Long term volunteers preferred, but all applications welcome! Contact alison@nrbo.co.uk for more info. Please share!

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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory @northronbirdobs.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

🚨JOB OPENING🚨 We are looking to employ a housekeeper for the 2025 season! Accommodation at the observatory included. For more information and to apply please contact alison@nrbo.co.uk Please share!

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Maddy Hine @maddyhine.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

What a year it has been @northronbirdobs.bsky.social ! Personal highlights include Ortolan Bunting, Great Snipe, Black-faced Bunting, Long-tailed Skua, Stone-curlew (island mega!), and a pterdroma now in the hands of the BBRC powers that be as a Zino’s Petrel! #UKbirding

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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory @northronbirdobs.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

The 2024 season is coming to a close! Its been an incredible year of birds. It appears we may have beaten last years yearlist total, but still need to wait on various rarities making the grade! A big thank you from me, Maddy and Alison to all the volunteers and guests this year!

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George Gay @georgenorthron.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Not the November bird I had mind, but the first Brown Booby for Orkney was a very welcome find after a dry spell. Not quite as smart as yesterdays Eyebrowed Thrush, Craig seems to attract bright orange birds! #scottishbirds #OrkneyBirds #UKbirding @northronbirdobs.bsky.social

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George Gay @georgenorthron.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

All the lovely habitat we have here on the island and the Black-faced Bunting chooses a cattle pen full of litter… #scottishbirding #orkneybirds @northronbirdobs.bsky.social

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George Gay @georgenorthron.bsky.social · 17/10/2024

Born in the USA. This very obliging American Robin was a first for the island this afternoon, not what we thought the easterly winds had in store for us! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #UKbirding #scottishbirds #orkney #birds

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George Gay @georgenorthron.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

Everyone down to Brown (shrike) town! #ukbirding #scottishbirding

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George Gay @georgenorthron.bsky.social · 03/10/2024

A locustella double of the highest order! Lancey and Pallas’s Gropper in the same day 😍 #scottishbirding #ukbirding

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George Gay @georgenorthron.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

This Dusky Warbler was a wholly unexpected find this morning while showing new volunteer @cgunnnat.bsky.social around D. Im told the earliest Autumn record by some distance!

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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory @northronbirdobs.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

One of over 200 Wheatears that passed through the island yesterday. There was also the islands 7th record of Mandarin on Ancum.

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George Gay @georgenorthron.bsky.social · 25/08/2024

Moth traps have been an unmitigated disaster this year so far! Not sure we’ve ever had so few trapping nights! That said Double Dart is a first for the island so it’s not all bad!

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North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory @northronbirdobs.bsky.social · 25/08/2024

Our 2023 Bird Report has nearly finished production, here’s the cover featuring last August’s Booted Warbler. If you’d like a copy contact the obs via email at Alison@nrbo.co.uk

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