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- Telephone: 01595 767 020 (from UK)
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  Address: Fair Isle Bird Observatory
                Fair Isle, Shetland ZE2 9JU
  Email for general enquiries: info@fairislebirdobs.co.uk
  Email for bookings: bookings@fairislebirdobs.co.uk

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© FIBO 2025. Fair Isle Bird Observatory is run by an independent charity, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust (a registered Scottish charity SC011160).