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#patch delivery of 4 Spotted Flycatcher boxes yesterday will get them up this week around the site. Many thanks @limeypomme.bsky.social and @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social

We have a change in venue for next Saturday’s Save Our Swifts talk, the halls renovations aren’t finishing as swiftly as hoped for. We will be along the road at the Methodist Chapel now @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social

Our beloved Barn Owl are gearing up for spring.

Pairs are bonding, and yes… they’re giving our recently installed boxes the once-over (no pressure, lads). Males are out hunting to impress. Romance, owl-style 🦉

We’re keeping everything crossed for a good year ahead.
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Save Our Suffolk Swifts have this talk Saturday week in Peasenhall. Learn about Swifts, their plight and how easy it is to help them. There has been amazing Swift conservation at this venue, nest sites protected and many Swift boxes added. @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social

Woodlark singing in west Suffolk early this morning. Also Crossbill, Siskins, Redpoll, Nuthatch, Treecreeper and Mistle Thrush all added to the chorus
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Ventured into west Suffolk early morning: singing Woodlarks were up with the larks. Also Crossbills, Redpoll sp. and Siskins.
An embarrassingly dreadful shot of one of a group of Tree Sparrows. The bird itself was quite sharp
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Great to see these 12 Swift boxes up on Langer Primary School in Felixstowe, they will be switching on the 240V call system early May to attract in the non-breeding Swifts looking for a future place to nest. We have more Sets to donate @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social

A Suffolk Swift Community Set comprising of 16 flat roofed nest boxes & a call system have been donated to Kenton Church near Debenham, Suffolk. The church has given permission for these to be installed tucked up discreetly under their eaves @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social

Save Our Suffolk Swifts have this talk in Peasenhall in March, all are most welcome @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social
SOSSwifts have free Swift Community Sets to donate to prominent elevations of public buildings. Also some nest boxes available for you to add to nest sites

Glorious sunny day and first walk of any substance for ages following leg issues: Kessingland to Pakefield, Suffolk. Added incentive of the long staying 4 Shorelark at end.
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The 4 Shore Lark showed well in a rare day’s sun at Kessingland, Suffolk on Saturday
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We were at Love Our Planet Discovery Day at Christchurch Mansion today.

Tiny bones everywhere, wide-eyed kids, brave parents, and more “ooooh that’s a skull!” than you could shake a femur at.

Nothing says family fun like dissecting what a barn owl had for tea 🦉
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I've been trying to get this old Knot with faded flag read all season- finally brought it to book in the last of the light this eve as it pottered about in the godwit roost behind the Co-op. Turns out it is my old mucker LUP ringed as a 3CY+ in 2009. So now in at least its 20th year. #ornithology

New owl flat going up — luxury box edition, tucked inside a barn. Warm, dry, five-star. 🦉✨
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Putting up owl boxes is brilliant – and we’re doing lots of that – but boxes alone aren’t enough. An owl box without good habitat is a bit like a house without a fridge… there’s nothing to eat! Rough grass, field margins and fewer poisons make all the difference 🦉🌾 @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social

Straying off topic,apologies.These #Suffolk Coast/Heath National Landscape funded Redstart nest boxes are destined for suitable habitat along the coast. @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social have more NL funded Spotted Flycatcher and Redstart nest boxes available, please do enquire.

SOSSwifts have ‘inherited’ the RH pile of buff and red coloured #Swift boxes, they have a 20mm stand off at the back for a bonus bat space too. We will happily donate these to #Suffolk locations where Swifts nest already, or next door. @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social

Another nest box made by our wonderful volunteer John and now up in place 🙌 Fingers crossed it’s just in time for owls to approve and move in this year 🦉🤞 @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social

Indeed a sad loss. Andrew's great photos graced The Harrier in many issues along with some interesting articles #SuffolkBirds

Suffolk Bird Group have these excellent talks next Thursday 29th, Save Our Suffolk Swifts will be there with nest boxes, we can have a swift Swift chat for guidance in a break. @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social

Pete and I counted 185 Corn Buntings into roost at Hockwold Washes this evening. They roosted in Suffolk but virtually all flew over Norfolk to drop into roost. One Water Pipit too
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Huge thanks to our volunteer extraordinaire Duncan🦉🔨 A fab new landing shelf and a bit of box TLC means it’s officially back in business for another season. Owls approve. Very much so. 🦉✨ @duncanrford.bsky.social @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social

Suffolk Bird Group indoor talk poster. Hobbies and Stonies by Ed Keeble. Thursday January 29th at Hintlesham Community Hall. All welcome. Admission £3

Suffolk Bird Group indoor talk - "Hobbies and Stonies" by Ed Keeble. Thursday January 29th 19:30 at Hintlesham Community Hall. All welcome. Admission £3 #suffolkbirds

Rejoice 🙌

Late to the party - but this is getting read this wkend 💯🦆

@cach22.bsky.social Monty's on cover is shit hot 🔥

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When a licence is refused - and gamebirds are released anyway.

Today's news: A Wild Justice supporter helps uncover unlawful release of gamebirds at the Deben Estuary.

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Delighted to be out helping Bentley Parish Council’s Barn Owls today! A brand new box up and their existing box repaired and cleared, all ready for the season ahead. Here’s to a great year for their Owls! 🦉 ✨ @suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social