ShefBirdStudyGroup

The SBSG recording area map

The female Peregrine at St George’s laid her 2nd egg early this afternoon 19/3/26

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We’re recruiting a Residential Summer Volunteer to support the Little Tern protection project at Spurn Bird Observatory. Spend the summer helping safeguard this iconic beach-nesting species while gaining hands-on conservation experience. Apply here: spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/residenti…

First @SheffPeregrines blog of the 2026 season marks the arrival of the first egg sheffieldperegrines.wordpress.com/2026/03/18/ear…

Red Grouse on a wall at Langsett @shefbirdstudy

Egg number 1!

Annual Review of the Birding Year + AGM Meeting Notice: Weds 11th March 7.15pm, Online via Teams (Joining Link will be shared via E-Newsletter) Join us for Andy Deighton's review of 2025s birding highlights and our Annual General Meeting

This came today & for anyone interested in birds from the North of our County, or simply Sheffield area, it’s a must. Superbly bound & quality images and art work. A few highlights from glancing through. Well played @shefbirdstudy you should be very proud 👍 #PeakDistrict #Birds

Absolutely gorgeous 😍

Top turnout (30+) for our Derwentdale outing on Saturday. Sadly not many of the birds got the memo. Buzzard, Kes, Sp’hawk + the disappearing rump of a probable harrier were augmented by Whooper Swan, Crossbills, Cormorants and the usual quackers 🦆 Same time same place next year!

With the breeding season just getting going, it's time to practise working out whether you are looking at the male or the female. Refer to our website if you need guidance.

@SheffPeregrines the blue hour!

This clip shows the female heading to the box and issuing a verbal warning to an intruding female that drifted by the cathedral a short time ago.

‘The New Birds of the Sheffield Area:’ pre-orders have been handed over to Royal Mail today and are on their way to buyers Not purchased yet? Order your copy at sbsg.org £32 + postage for non-members £25 + postage for members Membership: £15 indiv’l/£17 H’holds

The long staying Sheffield Sibe Chiffy at Kelham Island, usually in the reeds but on warm days fly catching from the rooftops @shefbirdstudy

Derwentdale Field Trip This Saturday, 28th Feb 8am Windy Corner (just north of Howden Dam Wall) Weather looks reasonable but wrap up warm. Static obs! Usually finished by 11am. Please carshare if possible. More details at sbsg.org

@darkpeakbirder Hi. Thanks for you patience. Here’s a link to buy the book. We should be in a position to post out new orders at the weekend once pre-orders have gone out. sbsg.org/the-new-birds-…

@shefbirdstudy Thanks for quick response I will look out for it We generally head east rather than south from Glossop so would be useful

Launch Night tomorrow Weds 11th Feb 26, 7.15pm LT2 Diamond Building Leavygreave Rd S3 7RD

@DanielCMartin1 Hi Dan. Thanks for your patience. Here’s a link to buy the book. Now that appropriate packaging has arrived, pre-orders will be posted out this week and then new orders from next weekend sbsg.org/the-new-birds-…

@shefbirdstudy Perfect and well played all involved 👍👏

'The New Birds of the Sheffield Area' Indoor Meeting Weds 11th Feb 7.15pm Join us to celebrate the launch of our fabulous new 440page book detailing all 300 species ever sighted in our area. Editors Richard & David will talk us through the project. Copies for sale + free fizz!🍾

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