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  • Alderney sunrise

    Alderney sunrise

  • Seabird ringing

    Seabird ringing

  • Ortac

    Ortac Gannet colony

  • Black Redstart

    Black Redstart

  • Saye Baye

    Saye Baye

  • Gannets

    Gannets

  • Gulls at sunset

    Gulls at sunset

Join ABO

As a friend of Alderney Bird Observatory you can receive the following benefits:

  • Advance invitation to events
  • Free talks/presentations on Alderney and on line
  • Copy of our annual report  – a comprehensive review of sightings and research work
  • Advance access to newsletters, updates and information throughout the year

Make a donation

If you are not able to support us with a regular subscription as a Friend, please consider making a donation.

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General news

Ringing demonstration - 19 April 2026

On Sunday 19th April between 15:00 and 16:30 the ABO will host a bird ringing demonstration at the Essex ringing hut. If you would like to join us please email Hilary at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register your interest. The event is free to attend and reliant on suitable weather to take place.

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