Simon Gillings
@simongillings.bsky.social
Birder, artist, sound recordist, data scientist at BTO; One half of Alula Designs. Views my own
Job opportunity: Irish Bird Atlas Project Manager BirdWatch Ireland is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to lead organisation of the upcoming Bird Atlas 2027-31 across the Republic of Ireland. Closing date 11th Sept. Find out more: birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved...
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Some video of the White-rumped Sandpiper at Snettisham this morning. A smart bird with a very distinctive shape when feeding #UKBirding
80 species today at Snettisham with @sconebirding.bsky.social, including great and educational views (close, distant and very distant) of an adult White-rumped Sandpiper. Also adult Curlew Sandpiper, a lone Brent Goose and over 100 Little Terns #UKBirding
A nice Stone-curlew sound recorded over my Chesterton garden at 23:55 last night, also picked up a few streets away by @arjuncdutta.bsky.social xeno-canto.org/1161651 #nocmig @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
Inspired by @wildbirdacoustics.bsky.social I've made this faux-fur rig for a stereo recorder, ready for some windy autumn nights. Just hope something doesn't try to eat it! #bioacoustics #nocmig
After recent conditions, a bracingly cold high tide visit to Snettisham this morning. c4 Little Stints among good numbers of Dunlin. 4 Spotted Redshanks, 83 Avocets, 40 Spoonbills and 100s of Med Gulls, including lots of smart fresh juveniles #NorfolkBirding
After a fleeting view of an adult Mediterranean Gull from a moving car earlier in the week, it was nice to catch up with it properly today, feeding on insects on Stourbridge Common, 5 mins walk from home @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #UKBirding
A rather damp Red-belted Clearwing saved from water in our garden. A new moth for me. Surprised how small it is
A familiar but unexpected call prompted me to look up during my lunchtime run: Ruddy Shelduck flying over the River Cam! No doubt one of the local birds of 'unknown origin'. Nice nonetheless #UKBirding
Free UK postage on all Alula Design products this weekend. Order before midnight Sunday to avoid disappointment. aluladesigns.co.uk/ #BirdArt #UKBirding #Freepost
One for the #BirdArt folks out there.
BTO | British Trust for Ornithology@btobirds.bsky.social · last mo.Can you deliver an accessible, inclusive and engaging logo design for a new citizen science project? With a prize of £1,500 for the winning design and deadline of midnight on Sunday 9 August 2026. Find out more bit.ly/birdatlaslogo
1/ We’ve been investigating Swift chick feeding rates using sound! 🔊 Swifts are declining in Wales, so @northwaleswt.bsky.social teamed up with us to research food availability during the breeding season by installing audio recorders at nest sites. 🎥 James Shrimpton #Ornithology #bioacoustics
Do you love filming, and creating videos? Our Digital Communications Officer (Videographer) role could be for you! Find out more and apply ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs 📆 Full time. 📝 £33,954 per annum. 📍 Thetford, Norfolk (Hybrid). ⚠️ Application deadline: 5 July.
This morning completed my 10th year of @bbs-birds.bsky.social surveying in Cambs. All the usual suspects plus my first Marbled White butterflies for the square #UKBirding
My new design for @aluladesigns.bsky.social - a very smart bird to draw. I'm thinking some egrets next #BirdArt
Alula Designs@aluladesigns.bsky.social · 2mo agoTo mark this long-awaited first for Britain we've added Western Reef Heron to our store aluladesigns.co.uk/s... #BirdingWales #UKBirding #BirdArt
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
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One of three Whinchats on the North York Moors this morning. Lovely calm conditions for sound recording. Audio here: xeno-canto.org/1138848/player #UKBirding #bioacoustics
Bit of surprise today when a buzzing at the kitchen window turned out to be not another disoriented bee, but a Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Spent Saturday with @scottmayson.bsky.social birding the Suffolk coast. Just shy of 100 species, with a nice bit of sound recording of local breeders too xeno-canto.org/set/11805 #UKBirding #BirdTrack #Bioacoustics
Nominate now and celebrate the achievements of an inspiring ornithologist, birder, volunteer, young person or group for the BTO & Marsh Awards! 🎉Vote at www.bto.org/awards Nominations close on 31 May! #Ornithology
Bank Holiday special offer: freepost on all UK deliveries of Alula Designs until midnight Monday. #BirdArt by birders, for birders #UKBirding www.aluladesigns.co.uk
Free UK shipping on all Alula Designs this May bank holiday weekend (offer closes midnight Monday). Available on all designs including our new retro arcade game design aluladesigns.co.uk
A successful trip to RSPB Ouse Fen this evening produced 2 Wood Sandpipers, a drake Garganey and a fly-through Osprey. #UKBirding @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social
There's a mini jobs bonanza just now at BTO! 🐦 Apply to become our next Scottish Raptor Monitoring Coordinator, Biological Data Manager or Research Support Officer via www.bto.org/jobs Birds Science People; it is a powerful combination – will you be part of it?
Super morning out in Cambs. Started with the 6 Dotterel near Gamlinga, plus flyover Tree Pipit. Then Grafham where had a stratospheric adult Little Gull feeding with swifts, 5 Whimbrels east, plus the long staying Great Northern Divers. And finished with 18 Black Terns at Dernford Res #UKBirding
