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The SBSG recording area map

This year’s @SheffPeregrines youngsters can still be spotted on webcams from time to time but also now exploring further afield too. ZDD photographed at Orgreave last weekend. ZCD (probably) seen at Redmires this morning by @DonDavidWood1

A nice singing Black Redstart from this Morning.

Nightjar churring away for a couple of mins on the fringes of Sheffield before flying off into the dusk @shefbirdstudy @BirdGuides @SYorkshireBirds

Lovely to see a pair of Redstart feeding fledged young in the #peakdistrict #Derbyshire this is the male with one of the fledglings #TwitterNatureCommunity #TwitterNaturePhotography @Derbyshirebirds @DerbysWildlife @NatureUK @BirdGuides @shefbirdstudy @Natures_Voice

Join Richard & David for a public talk about our latest book ‘The New Birds of the Sheffield Area’ This Friday, 19th June, 11am Sheffield Central Library Copies will be available for sale (cash only) £32 Please Share

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!

@shefbirdstudy looks like we have a new member interested in joining @SheffPeregrines

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

Ringing Time: New @SheffPeregrines blog post sheffieldperegrines.wordpress.com/2026/05/18/rin…

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

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

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

Don't be alarmed if you look at the webcam All 4 youngsters are hiding behind the box edge! @SheffPeregrines

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.

All Welcome. Lecture Theatre 2 The Diamond Building Leavygreave Road S3 7RD 7.15 prompt Then afterwards in The University Arms @SheffPeregrines

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 2/3

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 1/3

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.

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