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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
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  • Advance access to newsletters, updates and information throughout the year

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Bird Sightings

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September Ringing Course

Paul Roper

8 delegates have had a fantastic week of ringing and presentations. 

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Sora Rail 14th September 2026

Paul Roper

Matt caught a Sora Rail (and American Species) this morning which was a bit of a surprise.

 

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Ortolan Bunting - 25th August Mannez Quarry

Paul Roper

Our new volunteer migration assistant Kayleigh has come up trumps on her first session ringing solo at Mannez Quarry this morning trapping an Ortolan Bunting.

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Lunar Hornet Clearwing

Paul Roper

A Lunar Hornet Clearwing was found to pheremone yesterday.

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Bird sightings archive

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