Official account of the Sheffield Bird Study Group - A group for birdwatchers in & around Sheffield with an active interest in ornithology. All welcome.
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Field Trip:
Crepuscular Creep
Weds 10th June 8.30pm
Meet at the end of the road at Redmires, by the path to Stanage Pole. Bring clothes for all weathers and midge repellant!
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Jun 4
@shefbirdstudy looks like we have a new member interested in joining @SheffPeregrines
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Was nice to see this male and female Redstart feeding young #peakdistrict #Derbyshire from a couple of days ago #TwitterNatureCommunity #TwitterNaturePhotography @Derbyshirebirds
@DerbysWildlife @NatureUK @BirdGuides @shefbirdstudy @Natures_Voice
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Ringing Time:
New @SheffPeregrines blog post
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May 17
The National Trust has brought back its popular 'Puffin cams' to the Farne Islands, offering watchers close-up views of one of Britain's most important seabird colonies: bit.ly/3R8cokR
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May 17
The reintroduction of White-tailed Eagle to Exmoor has been given the green light by Natural England, with up to 20 birds due to be released across the national park from this summer: bit.ly/4ucxAos
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May 17
MIDDLETON MOOR, Derbys. - Brilliant morning with this WOODLARK !!!!, very scarce in county, also 2 Caspian Gulls, 8 Ringed Plover, 2 Shelduck with @andysbutler @lowes_jon @Derbyshirebirds
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May 12
Don't be alarmed if you look at the webcam
All 4 youngsters are hiding behind the box edge!
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May 10
A good morning finding most of the Padley Gorge specialities with @shefbirdstudy on Saturday. Pied Flycatchers showing really well near the ice cream van, A couple of Cuckoos getting chased by pipits, a few Tree Pipits and an elusive treetop Redstart.
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Indoor Meeting:
'The Urban Peregrines of Sheffield'
Weds 13/5/26 7.15pm
Join us for an evening celebrating the @SheffPeregrines Since 2012 the fastest creatures on earth have been breeding right in the heart of our city, with SBSG documenting & sharing their story
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Chris Greenwood & David Wood tell the tale of how the birds came to the city and the ups & downs of their lives here. Using studies from across the UK, Chris & David delve into the fascinating biology which has enabled Peregrines to successfully adapt to a new urban life
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All Welcome.
Lecture Theatre 2
The Diamond Building
Leavygreave Road
S3 7RD
7.15 prompt
Then afterwards in The University Arms
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Padley Gorge Field Trip
Sat 9/5/26 8am
Join our annual amble around Padley Gorge & Lawrence Field looking for spring migrants with leader Ron Blagden
Meet at the Ice Cream Van 8am
Park on B6521 road to Grindleford - only park in valid bays. Further parking available up the hill
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Public Transport: Northern Trains departs Sheffield 07.13 arrives Grindleford 07.27 and it's a 10 minute walk up the main road to meet point.
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May 7
Posting this again as it is nesting time. Dogs on leads near breeding areas - PLEASE 🙏🙏
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Apr 25
Peregrine chick 1 hatched this morning @SheffPeregrines
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Apr 20
A new initiative by BirdLife South Africa is shedding light on the extraordinary journeys of migratory shorebirds, with tracking devices deployed on these species in the country for the first time: bit.ly/3QGjNaC
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Apr 21
Was nice to see 4 Wheatear up on the moors, 2 male and 2 female #peakdistrict #Derbyshire from a couple of days ago #TwitterNatureCommunity #TwitterNaturePhotography @Derbyshirebirds @DerbysWildlife @NatureUK @BirdGuides @shefbirdstudy @Natures_Voice
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Apr 21
Common Crane circled over Middleton Moor at 9:00 gaining height and drifting south @Derbyshirebirds
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