Newsletter (2012 1-Summer) – Copeland Bird Observatory

2 months ago

We’re getting ready for Ballynature on Saturday morning. This is one of the best environmental fairs in Northern Ireland and well worth a visit. Call round to the CBO table, say hello to the team and find out more about the work of the observatory. Ballynure Village - from 10am ... See MoreSee Less

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3 months ago

Thrilled to be honoured with the Lasting Contribution Award at the Live Here Love Here Community Awards ceremony last night. Since 1954 we’ve been Northern Ireland’s only Bird Observatory, completely volunteer led, leading research on seabird and waterfowl ecology and population studies through our decades long ringing project on Manx Shearwaters, Tysties, Gulls and Eiders along with our passer ... See MoreSee Less

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3 months ago

Hi everyone! We are really looking forward to the upcoming Ballynature Day on 1st March 2025.

As per tradition, Copeland Bird Observatory will have a stand among the other exhibits, so please pop by to say hello! Looking forward to seeing you there!

(PS. We may have merch available to buy!) ... See MoreSee Less

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4 months ago

In the absence of our dedicated volunteers, digital technology allows us to continue monitoring the birds and other wildlife on Old Lighthouse Island, and I'm sure you'll agree from the pictures, to spectacular results.For the past couple of years, we have been utilising remote sensor cameras to monitor birds, during the bird breeding season, migration periods and in winter. The images below sh ... See MoreSee Less

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8 months ago

What to do if you Find a Stranded Manx ShearwaterEvery September, thousands of young Manx shearwater fledglings leave the comfort of their burrows in the UK/Ireland and head for their wintering waters off the coast of South America. They head out to sea but can be blown inland as a result of bad weather. This can also happen during foggy nights, when mainland lights cause them to become disorie ... See MoreSee Less

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