A decent arrival today with at least 80 Willow Warbler dotted about the recording area, however apart from a few more Reed Warblers there wasn't much mixed in with them. Overhead passage was reduced to just a handful each of Swallow and Yellow Wagtail. #kentbirding

Hiding Skylarks? One of the interesting things about keeping lists of birds you see and hear on your walks is that you appreciate the birds you miss. As in every July, Skylarks have 'disappeared' (while moulting?) Graph from @birdtrack.bsky.social (Britain & Ireland) @jengill.bsky.social

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The influx of Quail has continued strongly over the last month. The latest weekly reporting rate of 2% is the highest recorded since BirdTrack began in 2004! #ukbirding

BirdTrack@birdtrack.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Could it be a Quail year? We've seen a big increase in reports of this elusive migrant gamebird in the last two weeks. Reports don't usually peak until late June, so it will be interesting to see whether the influx continues into the summer #ukbirding

Latest survey reveals that Dotterel have declined by 89% since monitoring began in 1987/88 Dotterel's resilience to climate change could be supported through limiting disturbance by people and dogs, and managing grazing Read a summary: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 🪶 🧪 @naturescot.bsky.social

NEW BLOG - enjoy some weekend reading on the results of the RSPB/BTO/NE national Heathland Bird Survey by Andy Stanbury of @rspbscience.bsky.social #ornithology #UKbirding @btobirds.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social rbbp.org.uk/2026/06/18/t...

The national Dartford Warbler, Woodlark and Nightjar surveys

The national Dartford Warbler, Woodlark and Nightjar surveys Heathland, Sam Turley (rspb-images.com) Few wildlife experiences in the UK can rival the atmosphere of a summer visit to lowland hea...

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Been to see the Western Reef Heron in Wales? BirdTrack has now been updated so this species will appear on your British year and life lists #ukbirding

Green Sandpiper seen by @sconebirding.bsky.social at BTO HQ in Thetford this morning - the start of autumn migration! Mid-June is a typical date for first returners from Fennoscandian breeding grounds, before autumn migration peaks in August #ukbirding Photo: Allan Drewitt / BTO

First sign of autumn? The @birdtrack.bsky.social graph for Black-tailed Godwit is about to kick upwards, as the first failed breeders return from Iceland, to join flocks of immatures on British & Irish estuaries. Learn more about wader migration: wadertales.wordpress.com/2017/07/20/w... #ornithology

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Spurn Bird Observatory@spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

📣 Applications are now open for the Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder Competition 2026! If you're aged 16 or under and passionate about birding, this is your chance to compete at #MigFest2026 and win some fantastic prizes. ⏰ Applications close 19 July 🔗 tinyurl.com/MGSYB2026 Please share!

Could it be a Quail year? We've seen a big increase in reports of this elusive migrant gamebird in the last two weeks. Reports don't usually peak until late June, so it will be interesting to see whether the influx continues into the summer #ukbirding

The 2026 SMP Newsletter is here! Read it (and sign up to receive future editions) here: www.bto.org/our-work/sci... to find out about the SMP's 40th anniversary, latest developments, the science of seabird poo, and more! #birds #seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

Arctic-bound waders, cross-country Long-tailed Skuas and Fair Isle Bluethroats - find out about that and more in our latest migration blog #ukbirding www.bto.org/our-work/new... Bluethroat, by Edmund Fellowes / BTO

Job alert! Apply via www.bto.org/jobs Are you passionate about birds with an interest in data and admin? We're looking for someone to join our Surveys Team and support UK bird surveys. 📆 Full time, Permanent. 📍 Thetford, Norfolk (Hybrid). 📝 £29,754 per annum. Closing date: Sunday 7 June

ANOTHER NEW BLOG! A quick guide to what information to submit to make your birding records as valuable as possible rbbp.org.uk/2026/05/15/w...

What is a ‘good’ record?

What makes a good record? In the breeding season, two closely consorting Pintail like these should definitely be reported as a Pair, not simply as two birds! Credit: Colin Bradshaw. We have re...

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The Rare Breeding Birds Panel@ukrbbp.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Last week we talked about how to submit records of rare breeding birds. This week we move onto what those records should contain - the details - precise location, numbers, breeding evidence and so on - to make them as useful as possible for the work of the RBBP. youtu.be/HSl4RpMrT8k?...

It's Temmminck's time! Far more spring records than autumn ones - as shown in this old @birdtrack.bsky.social graph. More about wader migration here: wadertales.wordpress.com/2017/07/20/w... @jocelyngould.bsky.social @gary-woodburn.bsky.social @severnsidebirds.bsky.social

It's Friday! It's BTO Migration Blog day! Find out what to keep an eye and ear open for this weekend and coming week and spring bird migration reaches its zenith➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/new... @birdtrack.bsky.social 📷Woodchat Shrike, by Philip Croft / BTO

Returned from holiday to find the first 2025 Bird Report from a Welsh county completed. 👏 Jon Green in #Pembrokeshire. Great to see it includes maps that draw on @birdtrack.bsky.social and #eBird records, produced by @btobirds.bsky.social. #BirdingWales pembsbirds.blogspot.com/p/the-annual...

A influx of Wood Sandpipers, flocks of Black Terns and a good number of Black-winged Stilts have graced many wetlands over the last week. Find out more about that and the rest of the latest migration news in this week's Migration Blog ⬇️ #ukbirding

BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The May Day bank hol weekend is a perfect time for birding & our latest Migration Blog is here to tell you what to look out for just now when spring rarities are peaking➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/new... @birdtrack.bsky.social

Last week we talked about how to submit records of rare breeding birds. This week we move onto what those records should contain - the details - precise location, numbers, breeding evidence and so on - to make them as useful as possible for the work of the RBBP. youtu.be/HSl4RpMrT8k?...

What’s needed for a ‘good record’ of a rare breeding bird?

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Another early-morning vismig session paid off when 135 Arctic Terns, in 3 groups, flew north east past Severn Beach on their long migration. For me, witnessing their spectacular journey to the far north is the highlight of Spring on the Severnside patch. Pic: @migrationmatt.bsky.social #ukbirding

Check out the species to watch out for in our BirdTrack Migration Blog ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work... Bird migration continues to progress with many summer migrants now widespread, later arriving species starting to appear & the earliest arriving species already starting to nest. 🪺

By submitting records of rare breeding birds, you can help inform their conservation. Don’t know how to submit records? Don’t worry, here’s RBBP Secretary @markaeaton.bsky.social to tell you how youtu.be/MWNq_JM9cZU?... #UKbirding #ornithology #birds

Submitting records of rare breeding birds

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We've reached 100,000 registered users on BirdTrack! Thank you to everyone who has taken part. Data submitted to this partnership project allows us to look at migration, movements and distributions of birds throughout Britain and Ireland. Sign up to take part at www.birdtrack.net

At this time of year when I'm out birding I really try to make an effort to add breeding evidence to my records. It's really quick and easy in @birdtrack.bsky.social and adds value to my records, especially for @ukrbbp.bsky.social species. Added P for pair in suitable habitat. #ornithology

This is an excellent app from our partners at the SOC and includes latest sightings from BirdTrack at each site #ukbirding

The Scottish Ornithologists' Club@scottishbirding.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Where to Watch Birds in Scotland launched on this day in 2019 With 1.75 million site views since then, our free app helps beginner & experienced birders alike discover the best places to see birds across Scotland. If you haven't downloaded it yet, you can do so here www.the-soc.org.uk/about-us/app

Spring migration is hotting up after the warmer weather this week! Find out all about which spring specialities to keep your eyes peeled for in our latest blog ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/new... and don't forget to submit your sightings to @birdtrack.bsky.social 📷 Hoopoe by Edmund Fellowes / BTO

1/ The 2025 BBS Report is out now! It was a record year for volunteers taking part, with 2,800+ visiting 4,058 survey squares across the UK, Channel Islands & Isle of Man. A huge thank you to our volunteers! @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology

Eyes to the skies this Easter weekend! Spring migration is well underway, so learn about the latest arrivals, departures and what to look out for in our latest blog ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/new... Don't forget to submit your sightings to @birdtrack.bsky.social 📷 Willow Warbler by Allan Drewitt / BTO