The rebuild of Fair Isle Bird Observatory (FIBO) is gathering tempo, with recent completion of the roof and cladding.
The new building is now windproof and watertight, which was the goal for this yr, and the subsequent phases of the rebuild will start in 2024. This will embrace the completion of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing works along with the interiors.
The new observatory building as of December 2023 (Fair Isle Bird Observatory).
These phases are anticipated to take a number of months, earlier than the ultimate section of the rebuild can take place in what’s deliberate to be late 2024. The earlier building was destroyed by a fireplace in 2019.
FIBO has reiterated that it cannot take bookings for the time being, however will do as quickly as they’ve a confirmed reopening date.
In the meantime, the observatory is trying to make use of two Assistant Wardens for 2024. Further particulars, together with find out how to apply, may be discovered here.