Unexpected year tick. Bittern in Sheffield General Cemetery this evening
#ukbirding @1chrisgreenwood.bsky.social @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social an update from Chris about the brood at St George's yesterday. #SheffieldPeregrines #SheffPeregrines
Both adults at the box 11.43, eating what looks like a swift #SheffPeregrines #SheffieldPeregrines
This morning ZCD returned to the box for a couple of hours before flying off left. He was previously the one found on Mappin Street and returned to the church roof Wednesday evening #Sheffperegrines #SheffieldPeregrines @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social
At St George's yesterday, looking for the fledged youngsters. #Sheffperegrines #SheffieldPeregrines @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social
We have footage of 3 young taking flight at various points today. The first at 06.30 The third at 14.44. The second spotted by another viewer at 09.58. @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social #Sheffperegrines #SheffieldPeregrines
Another glimpse of a juvenile at this side of the nest box #SheffieldPeregrines #ShefPeregrines - I have seen 3 / 4 of them a couple of times today. The weather hasn't always been kind @helenintgarden.bsky.social @sywildlife.bsky.social
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Ringing Time
Monday, 18 May 2026: the Sheffield Peregrines chicks have been ringed today by the team from Sorby Breck Ringing Group and SBSG. the falcon with the sun in her eye…. Once again, each bird has…
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Looks like we have interest from a potential new member @shefbirdstudy.bsky.social #SheffPeregrines #SheffieldPeregrines
All Welcome. Lecture Theatre 2 The Diamond Building Leavygreave Road S3 7RD Then afterwards in The University Arms
Chris Greenwood & David Wood tell the story of how the birds came to the city and share the ups & downs of their daily lives here. Using studies from across the UK, Chris and David delve into the fascinating biology which has enabled Peregrines to successfully adapt to this new urban lifestyle.
Indoor Meeting: 'The Urban Peregrines of Sheffield' Weds 13/5/26 7.15pm Join us for an evening celebrating the Sheffield Peregrines. Since 2012 the fastest creatures on earth have been breeding right in the heart of our city, with SBSG documenting and sharing their story worldwide 1/2 #ukbirding
Lovely views of an adult male whinchat this afternoon by the fog station at Flamborough @flamboroughbird.bsky.social
@shefbirdstudy.bsky.social @1chrisgreenwood.bsky.social egg No3 at 03:21 just short of 63 hours.#birds #sheffield #Peregrines
So glad to see the team at Spurn are so close to reaching the target! Such a valuable project. @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social gofund.me/1d13e9afe
Donate to Save the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project, organized by Spurn Bird Obs
Without urgent support, the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project may not be able … Spurn Bird Obs needs your support for Save the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project
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Huge well done to all those across the country who protested their local Boxing Day Hunts!
Not welcome! Anti hunt protests out in force today!
Christmas Indoor Meeting: Weds 10th December 7.15pm 'Birds and Us' with Professor Tim Birkhead plus the traditional wine, mince pies and then on to the pub! LT2, The Diamond Building Leavygreave Rd Sheffield City Centre #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
⬇️ Don’t forget! ⬇️ This Wednesday. Come and see out the birding year in style! 2026 Calendars and recent Annual Report will be on sale. Plus member’s offer on our forthcoming book.
Sheffield Bird Study Group@shefbirdstudy.bsky.social · 11mo agoChristmas Indoor Meeting: Weds 10th December 7.15pm 'Birds and Us' with Professor Tim Birkhead plus the traditional wine, mince pies and then on to the pub! LT2, The Diamond Building Leavygreave Rd Sheffield City Centre #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
I live in Wales and today received my Join Us letter from Reform UK, complete with SAE which I posted back to them, immediately, empty. If every other person in Wales did this, Reform would spend over £1.5 million on postage. Not sorry. Join me Cymru.
Yet another crime in a 'national park' renowned for raptor persecution endbirdshooting.substack.com/p/peregrine-...
Peregrine shot in the Peak District National Park
Yet another crime in a 'national park' renowned for raptor persecution
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Build it & they will come! Fundraising effort to install more nestboxes for Pied Flycatchers in north Sheffield - an initiaitive which has already shown great success Can you help Wharncliffe Heath Trust get their appeal over the line this winter? www.justgiving.com/campaign/pie... #ukbirding
Pied Flycatcher Box Appeal
Our reserve currently supports the highest number of pied flycatcher territories recorded at any site in South Yorkshire! We’re aiming to raise £600 to purchase 20 new bird boxes for our nest box sche...
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It won't stop until grouse shooting ends. The whole industry thinks it's their birth right to kill everything that poses a threat to grouse. What a very sad place we are in.
Raptor Persecution UK@raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 12mo agoHen Harrier Susie, whose chicks were stamped to death on a Yorkshire Dales grouse moor in 2022, has been found dead on a N Pennines grouse moor with gunshot injuries. 18+ months of silence about this crime from the police & Natural England. #RaptorResearch raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/14/h...
The SBSG 2026 Calendar is back from the printers and will be on sale at tomorrow’s Indoor Meeting - minimum donation £5. Please bring the correct cash amount!
NB: Comments turned off as legal proceedings are live ⚖️ #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/11/t...
Trial begins today for Scottish gamekeeper accused of killing a Goshawk on a Perthshire shooting estate
A trial begins today at Perth Sheriff Court for a Scottish gamekeeper accused of killing a Goshawk on a Perthshire shooting estate. The alleged incident took place on 12 February 2024 on a shooting…
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