And with that wonderful encouragement, if you would like to join us in Northern Ireland, we are looking for a permanent, full-time Research Ecologist! Less than a week left to apply: …shtrustforornithology.postingpanda.uk/job/296933 #ConservationJobs #EcologyJobs

I’m very excited to have started working for BTO on a new project to engage people in nature across Northern Ireland. More soon! Sooty shearwater and storm petrels from the ferry to Belfast this weekend

If you would like to find out more about the BTO Garden BirdWatch survey, a free online course takes place on 7th September. To put your skills to good use, a field trip (in Co. Tyrone) has been organised for 10th September. Details can be found here: bto.org/about-bto/nati…

Patrick, Catriona and I out this morning for our final Trail CES visit this year at Portmore Lough.

A lovely female Goosander appeared on our Oxford Island patch a few weeks ago, not a bird seen often here at all, wonderful to see Ulster Wildlife RSPB NI BTO Armagh Region #birds #Canonr7 #wildlife #nature #photography

2/2 Massive thanks to everyone who attended in the training events, persuaded others to attend, local BTO RRs for their support & all who have signed up for a site so far... Special thanks to Dr Caroline Finlay Steve|Fyffe for their efforts!

⏰ Remember to apply for our Engagement Coordinator role by midday on 29 March! 🗺️ Northern Ireland (remote at first) 📅 Full time, permanent 💰 £28,644 £28,644 per annum + 11% employer pension contribution 👉 bit.ly/3yufcfy #ConservationJobs #ConservationCareers

Our friends UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme are looking for volunteers to help with pollinator surveys in 1-km squares, especially in Wales and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the survey and how to help: ukpoms.org.uk/one-km-square-… Thank you!

Can you help with the national breeding Woodcock Survey this spring (1 May–30 June)? We still have a number of vacant squares in Northern Ireland, especially in the north of the country, that we would love to get covered 👉 bto.org/woodcock

My nest finding streak continues, with a perfectly formed Blackcap nest. Beautifully woven into brambles, with moss and spiders webs in the nest. The variety and enginering in birds nests never ceases to amaze me! Once again will be monitored as part of BTO #NestRecordScheme

Sedge Warbler c3 🥚 One I hoped to find this season, a first for me 🥳 #Crowle #Lincolnshire #NestRecordScheme BTO Paula Shipley Tony McGuire South Shields Birder North East Breeding Birds Dr Cherry Picker The Spotty Queen 👑 Richie birdman Devon Nester Andy Wright Birdnesting... Lara Nouri 23 May 2023

Thanks Claire! Together we monitored active Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Willow Warbler, Blackcap, Wren, Chaffinch, Blackbird and Blue Tit nests. A great day as always. Photos of the Willow and Sedgie nests, plus a bonus Bullfinch from Oxford Island. BTO Northern Ireland

*** WILD WEEKEND *** Join us on Saturday 10th June for a bird-filled day at the wonderful Oxford Island NNR! 🦆Bird ringing 🦆Nest finding 🦆Bird identification 🦆Field sketching Come try a new skill! Book here 👉 bit.ly/BTOWildWeekend…

And a few more nests monitored for @BTO #NestRecordScheme in Northern Ireland this season. Blackcap, Song Thrush and Dunnock. Nest photos taken under licence. BTO Northern Ireland

Stephen Hewitt's work on Buzzard play behaviour, following observations at Sheskinmore, is published in the Irish Birds journal sheskinmore.wordpress.com/2023/10/04/pla…

Birdsong Walk Folly River, Armagh City Saturday 13th April Meet at Orchard Leisure Centre car-park (Folly Lane, BT60 1AT) at 10am for a birdsong walk along the wooded banks of the Folly River. All welcome! Please feel free to share details. BTO Northern Ireland @BTO_Antrim

We're looking forward to sharing the NI Seabird Report with you on 18th April, we hope you can join us!

We're thrilled to be hosting the Wild Weekend again this year! Join us on Saturday 8th June for a day filled with birds and exploring the beautiful Oxford Island Nature Reserve. Visit bit.ly/WildWeekend24 to book your spot!