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@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialTune in to watch Edward Mayer's superb talk about Swift conservation from 7:30pm on Friday. This talk WILL NOT be uploaded to our YouTube channel so if you want to see it, you must watch the live stream: www.youtube.com/live/lVNERuQ...
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@essexbirdnews.bsky.social#bcbw26 has been brilliant so far, lots of birds and friendly faces. Great to meet so many new people and to catch up with friends after our summer break. With 2 days left and 6 more walks, there's still time to join in, visit ebws.org.uk/events/bcbw for details
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@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialDuring #bcbw26, we hope you can join a walk or watch the daily highlight shows on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@ebws - and don't forget you can go birding anywhere in Essex and enter your BCBW26 sightings, to find out how visit ebws.org.uk/bcbw26/recor...
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@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialBig County Birdwatch 2026 - the countdown has started!
www.watchisup.com/countdown/bi...
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@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialTwo more sleeps until Big County Birdwatch 2026 and we can't wait! To find out how you can post your sightings over the weekend watch the short video at youtu.be/D2tC6XRz3UU?...
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@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialThe EBwS Autumn Bird Photography Competition is now open for entries (with a slight rule change to maintain anonymity). For full details including how to enter please visit www.ebws.org.uk/photocomp/au...
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@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialThe 2026 Big County Birdwatch starts in just 5 days and there are lots of free walks you can join. Visit www.ebws.org.uk/index.php/ev... for more information and we look forward to seeing you there 🦆🦢🦉 #essexbirding
@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialCongratulations to Michael for winning our Summer Bird Photography Comp with this super photo of a Little Egret looking a bit tyred! See all of the entries at youtu.be/_-Sy4OEb-s4 - details of the autumn competition will be announced later this week at ebws.org.uk
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@ss15birder.bsky.socialReposted by @essexbirdnews.bsky.socialSwifts need our help!
There has been a 70% decline in the Swift population in the UK since 1995.
Please follow and support.
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@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialIt's the FINAL of the @EssexBirdNews Summer 2026 Bird Photography Competition! Here are the four finalists - please choose your winning photograph and vote here: strawpoll.com/XOgOVxD6Gn3 The winner will be announced live during Birds of Essex on Friday: www.youtube.com/live/c5BpON7...
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@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialIt's voting time in our Summer 2026 Bird Photography Competition semi-finals! Here are the entries in the second - please choose your favourite photo from these four and vote here: strawpoll.com/mpnb1jLzJy5 The top 2 go through to the final on Wednesday evening... #essexbirding
@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialIt's voting time in our Summer 2026 Bird Photography Competition semi-finals! Here are the entries in the first - please choose your favourite photo from these four and vote here: strawpoll.com/jVyG2wLkKZ7 The top 2 go through to the final on Wednesday evening... #essexbirding
@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialGet the latest birding news and events in this month's Birds of Essex, plus the winner of the Summer Bird Photography Competition will be revealed. Login to YouTube to join the chat, and send your photos & videos to [email protected] #BoE #essexbirding
www.youtube.com/live/c5BpON7...
@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialBIRDS OF ESSEX is back on Friday 11th September at 7:30pm
Join @swallowbirding.bsky.social & @esbr-essex.bsky.social for the latest show where they reveal what they've been doing over the summer & catch up on latest birding news & events across Essex plus lots more!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=c5Bp...
@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialIt's voting time in the EBwS Summer 2026 Bird Photography Competition quarter finals! Here are the entries in the fourth - please choose your favourite photo from these four and vote here: strawpoll.com/7MZ0kPBPwgo
Top 2 go through to semi-finals on Sunday evening...
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@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialIt's voting time in the EBwS Summer 2026 Bird Photography Competition quarter finals! Here are the entries in the third - please choose your favourite photo from these four and vote here: strawpoll.com/wAg3Q3l3dy8
Top 2 go through to semi-finals on Sunday evening...
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@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialIt's voting time in the EBwS Summer 2026 Bird Photography Competition quarter finals! Here are the entries in the second - please choose your favourite photo from these four and vote here: strawpoll.com/3RnYXzVzBye
Top 2 go through to semi-finals on Sunday evening...
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@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialIt's voting time in the EBwS Summer 2026 Bird Photography Competition quarter finals! Here are the entries in the first - please choose your favourite photo from these four and vote here: strawpoll.com/PKglex0M1Zp
Top 2 go through to semi-finals on Sunday evening...
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@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialDue to an admin issue the 2026-2027 fixture card wasn't included with the Essex Birding Journal that was sent to members earlier this month. You can download a copy at www.ebws.org.uk/2026-27events - it has info on all of our upcoming field trips and meetings including how to book.
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@essexbirdnews.bsky.socialEntry to the Summer EBwS Bird Photography Competition closes this evening, so there's still time to send us your best three photos from the last three months. Rules and how to enter at www.ebws.org.uk/photocomp/su...
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