Bird Observer – by Gyorgy Szimuly (Szimi)
Addicted to birding and bird conservation, nature education, shorebird conservation and bird monitoring for over 45 years. I founded World Shorebirds Day, PatchBird and The Ornithologist Magazine. Avid traveller for birds.
https://theornithologist.org
- Among Hungary’s last mature forests, the elusive White-backed Woodpecker faces mounting threats. This piece explores their fragility, habitat pressures, and why their conservation matters more than ever. bird-observer.org/the-vulnerab... #birding #birds #ornithology #woodpeckers
- The Corn Bunting is in decline across the UK. To prevent further declines, more effective conservation measures and monitoring are essential. The BirdUTM Project provides a valuable way to track population changes. © Gyorgy Szimuly #birding #birdutmproject #ornithology #birdconservation #eBird
- The BirdUTM Project has been renamed to PatchBird Surveys. www.patchbird.org
- What began as a personal adjustment changed the way I bird — and how fifteen minutes of stillness can reveal far more than constant movement. bird-observer.org/standing-sti... #birding #patchbird #patchbirdsurveys #birdobserver #birds #ornithology
- Two easy ways to join PatchBird in 2026 — no long-term commitment. We’re introducing two optional anchor dates: • Midwinter Counts (17–18 Jan) • Global Big Day (9 May) One grid or more, one 15-minute survey per grid – full flexibility. Details: www.patchbird.org/post/two-anc...
- The PatchBird website has been restructured and refocused for clearer purpose, clearer methods, and a renewed call for consistent bird surveys from everyday places. If you value repeatable data, quiet patches, and long-term insight, PatchBird is open to you. www.patchbird.org #birding #birds
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- Very atmospheric. :)
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- Superb. I added it to the Birding Hungary feed. 😊 bsky.app/profile/worl...
- It’s finally here. Months of preparation but The Ornithologist, a new online magazine portal is ready. I appreciate every share and mention. 🙏🏽
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- It a Birds-of-Paradise species. Standardwing. 😊
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- Fantastic. So pure.
- Personal tribute to Dr. Shiloh Schulte, a devoted shorebird scientist and early supporter of World Shorebirds Day. His loss is deeply felt. #shorebirds #shorebirdscience #shilohschulte #worldshorebirdsday szimistlye-birding.ghost.io/in-memory-of...
- Poor phone snap of a majestic bird. I found this adult Golden Eagle at one of my #PatchBird survey spots in southern Scotland. What a day… Iceland Gull and Marsh Warbler in the morning then this. 😍 www.patchbird.org #birding #birdsurvey #birdmonitoring #birdconservation
- All Hirundines and Willow Warblers are back to Scotland. ❤️
- The Eastern Wood-Pewee’s decline might have gone unnoticed — if not for birders like you. A new blog post on how citizen science made the difference, and why structured checklists still matter. Read here: www.birdutmproject.org/post/the-pow... #BirdUTM #eBird #CitizenScience #WoodPewee
- Why do I count birds? Not for recognition. Not because it’s easy. But because it matters. A personal reflection on decades of bird monitoring — and why the BirdUTM Project continues that mission. Read here: #BirdUTM #CitizenScience #Birds www.birdutmproject.org/post/why-i-c...
- For a passionate bird conservationist, it’s painful to watch bird species disappearing. This slightly provocative post is meant to challenge how we see things—and, hopefully, change them. #birding #birdconservation #citizenscience #birdmonitoring www.birdutmproject.org/post/the-bir...
- First Sand Martin and Northern Wheatears along the Elvan Water in the Southern Uplands. #Scotland #ScotlandBirding #ScottishBirding #BirdUTMProject #BirdUTM #birding ebird.org/checklist/S2...
- UK birders—if you enjoy structured surveys, exploring lesser-known spots, or just want your birding to feed into something meaningful, take a look at the BirdUTM Project. It’s a quiet, growing effort to map birds consistently across space and time. More at… www.birdutmproject.org/post/the-bir...
- Structured birding on the move: 53 checklists, 80 species, and forgotten grids filled in across Sicily. BirdUTM Explorer turns travel into data—one 15-minute survey at a time. Read the full case study: www.birdutmproject.org/post/introdu...
- Night driving, one owl at a time. I just logged my 100th Western Barn Owl checklist, recorded under starlight and mapped to UTM grids. A quiet milestone in structured nocturnal birding. Read the blog: www.birdutmproject.org/post/100-bar...
- The American Oystercatcher is making a comeback. Its population grew 43% from 2008 to 2023 thanks to long-term monitoring and coordinated conservation by Manomet and partners. Read more… #BirdConservation #Manomet #BirdUTM www.birdutmproject.org/post/hope-on...
- Para un apasionado conservacionista de aves, es doloroso ver cómo las especies desaparecen justo en nuestros propios vecindarios. Este post, un tanto provocador, pretende desafiar nuestra forma de ver las cosas y, con suerte, cambiarlas. #conservacióndeaves www.birdutmproject.org/es/post/las-...
- For a passionate bird conservationist, it’s painful to watch bird species disappearing. This slightly provocative post is meant to challenge how we see things—and, hopefully, change them. #birding #birdconservation #citizenscience #birdmonitoring www.birdutmproject.org/post/the-bir...
- Bird monitoring is a crucial component of the intricate bird conservation process. It’s essential if we genuinely care about the future of birds. Your support is greatly appreciated. birdutmproject.org #birding #birdwatching #birdconservation #citizenscience #birdmonitoring #birdutmproject
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- Thank you. We can give it a try. :)
- Have you ever wondered why some locations seem to have more bird species recorded than others? The answer isn’t always about habitat quality or bird abundance—it is often about survey effort. Read more in the latest blog post. www.birdutmproject.org/post/why-con...
- Like in every bird monitoring program, consistency in the survey efforts is a key factor. Read more about how it affects our database. www.birdutmproject.org/post/the-pow...
- I invite you to take a look at the new blog post about being a BirdUTM Project Ambassador. Read more under the post. #birding #citizenscience #birdmonitoring
- Can you allocate only 15 minutes of your time to support this project by doing what you love doing… birding? Sign up for the BirdUTM Project now. birdutmproject.org #birding #citizenscience #ornithology #birdconservation
- One of my favourite waders, the Eurasian Dotterel, I had a chance to photograph on the Pendle Hill in England. © Gyorgy Szimuly #birding #birdphotography #waders #shorebirds #birdwatching
- Join the BirdUTM Project and help monitor bird populations with just 15 minutes of birdwatching! By adopting a survey spot and sharing your observations, you’ll contribute to vital conservation efforts. Visit birdutmproject.org to get started. #BirdUTM #CitizenScience #Birding #BirdConservation
- Carrion Crow in the full glory of the Scottish dawn. © Gyorgy Szimuly #iphone #iphone16promax #birding #birdphotography
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- I’m just in the process to choose my next binoculars. I’m tempted to get the 12x42 Pure.
- Make a difference in bird conservation by joining our bird population monitoring project while doing what you love—birding. At a designated survey location, you’ll conduct 15-minute stationary counts. Join today www.birdutmproject.org #birdutmproject #birding #birdwatching #birdconservation #ebird
- Come and join the new eBird Users group. bsky.app/profile/did:...
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- These are pretty cool. Any waders?
- I like this minimalist look of this photo of a Tundra Swan. © Gyorgy Szimuly #birdphotography #birding #birdwatching #blackandwhite
- I played a little with my iPhone 16 Pro Max at 5x optical zoom. In need, it is quite capable for shooting record shots while birding. #iphone16promax #birding #herringgull #birds
- If you are an eBird user, here is a super simple way to contribute to bird conservation on a global scale. Read more at www.birdutmproject.org Note: the website not optimised for mobile devices yet. #ebird #ornithology #birding #birdconservation #birdutmproject
