HUGE NEWS: After 25 years of tireless campaigning, we're thrilled to announce the closure of industrial sandeel fishing in the English North Sea! 🎉
This is a big win for seabirds like Puffins & Kittiwakes.
Thank you to all our supporters who made their voices heard 💙
Happy birthday to Sir David Attenborough! 🎉
A national treasure, his love of nature has been an inspiration to millions.
Today's a good time to repeat his words to encourage us all to
#SaveOurWildIsles
:
“If we are to save what we have left, we must act now”
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that
@DrAmirKhanGP
has been elected as our new President! 🎉 He an NHS doctor, broadcaster, nature enthusiast and long-time supporter of the RSPB & we are so excited to finally share this news.
Watch this video to meet our new President!
A huge THANK YOU to EVERYONE who showed they cared for
#Nature
. Without your voices, we wouldn't have been able to reach the right resolution for
#BactonCliff
#SandMartins
. More info here: . It's time for us to
#LetNatureSing
Bill Nighy standing outside my flat being still to listen to the spring birds on May Day morning is exactly what you’d want Bill Nighy to be doing right?
Huge win for our seabirds!
All Scottish waters and the English North Sea are now CLOSED to industrial sandeel trawling.
That means more fish for seabird beaks.
After a quarter century of campaigning, we're delighted
@GOVUK
and
@scotgov
have put these closures in place.
It's not easy to capture a photo of a kingfisher. Have you ever been able capture one in the wild? Show us your pics in the replies 👇
@BBCSpringwatch
#Autumnwatch
We humbly interrupt your scroll to share some feel-good avian news 📰
At 73, Wisdom the Albatross is not just flying high as the world's oldest known bird – she's breeding again!
This graceful old gal is still going strong. We love to see it. 😍
🚨 We are sad to announce that
@DefraGovUK
have approved emergency use of the bee-killing pesticide
#neonicotinoids
for 2022 ❌🐝
Without bees, our farming system will collapse.
Find out more with our Senior Policy Officer, Stephanie Morren &
@PAN_UK
👉
"It's home."
The
#WildIsles
trailer has just dropped—prepare to get emotional. 🥹
Presented by Sir David Attenborough, and co-produced by the RSPB,
@wwf_uk
, and
@OpenUniversity
, this landmark show is unmissable.
Coming soon to
@BBCOne
@BBCiPlayer
📺
These rare, technicolour bee-eaters are setting our hearts a-flutter this week!
Bee-eaters usually nest in southern Europe and north Africa, but a small flock of 7 have chosen a disused quarry to spend their summer and have started to show signs of nesting ☀️
@BBCSpringwatch
After a long wait… it’s the
#Eurovision
final! We’re celebrating the only way we know how - It’s time for Eurovision finalists as birds: A thread👇
Efendi - Starling
Swift bricks are cheap, low effort, and vital if we want Swift numbers to recover.
So why won't Minister
@DehennaDavison
and Shadow Minister
@mtpennycook
support making them mandatory in new housing?
Their failure to do so is an utter disappointment.
Watch these jackdaws pull fur from this deer for nesting material 😯
A beautiful example of the symbiosis of nature. The jackdaws can build a comfy nest and the deer gets a free hair cut after its winter moulting!
Video via
@Thund3rB0lt
That. Was. Astounding.
Our country’s nature is endlessly fascinating, beautiful, and surprising.
But also fragile.
Find out more about how to Save Our Wild Isles:
We want to wish one of our wonderful ambassadors,
@MeganMcCubbin
, a brilliant birthday! 🎊 🎂
Thank you for continuing to work so hard to engage a wide audience with nature! 🌳 🦉
⚠️ "A single teaspoon of neonicotinoid is enough to deliver a lethal dose to 1.25 billion bees" ⚠️
It's time the government supported farmers to find nature-friendly alternatives.
🚨😡 As of last week, the UK Government has launched an attack on nature. We are angry and we are mobilising against these proposed plans. Please read this thread 1/7 👇
The RSPB calls on
@RishiSunak
to attend
#COP27
in Egypt. Nature & climate emergencies are deeply intertwined. We need the PM to build on the legacy of Glasgow COP26 & show global leadership. He needs to be a positive advocate for the role of nature in solving this global crisis.
⚠️ BAD NEWS: The latest Wild Bird Indicator shows that almost ALL bird types are in decline, with many at risk of extinction.
The figures are clear. Not enough is being done to reverse the decline of our precious birds. (1/7)
It's
#BatAppreciationDay
! We have 18 species in the UK, including the pipistrelle in this picture! Bats get a bad rap, but did you know they're actually really important?!
#Thread
👇👇
We’re so excited by the recent and incredibly rare sighting of a thresher shark off the coast of Rathlin Island by one of our visitor experience officers Ruby Free! 🦈
Did you know know... (a thread) 👇
This is very troubling news.
How can we reverse declines, restore birdsong to our skies and reconnect people to nature without taking urgent action to tackle climate change?
#SaveOurWildIsles
“This starts and ends with us.”
Our nature and wildlife is under threat across the nation.
Action must be taken now before it's too late.
It’s time to
#SaveOurWildIsles
.
Will you help us,
@wwf_uk
, and
@nationaltrust
to do it?
The satellite tag from a missing golden eagle has been found wrapped in lead sheeting, antenna cut off, thrown in a river. These appalling crimes against our protected raptors must be stopped. We need robust regulation from the Scottish Government:
“This is our home. It can only be our responsibility to restore and protect our wildlife.”
David Attenborough puts it across plainly. If we want to
#SaveOurWildIsles
, it’s up to us.
In the 80's the red kite was one of only 3 globally threatened species in the UK, so it was a high priority for conservation. Due to a successful breeding programme in the 90's, their status has changed to green! Have you ever seen one?
@BBCSpringwatch
#Springwatch
As revealed on Springwatch last night, Bee-eaters are back in Norfolk!
If you want to see them yourself, here's how:
But while they're a beautiful sight, they could be a sign of our changing ecosystem.
Incredible footage of a kestrel demonstrating its famous hover control, keeping its head perfectly still whilst seeming to float on the air to look for prey. 😯
Video by Anthony Roberts
Over the past week, the UK Government announced a series of measures that could threaten nature.
@nationaltrust
,
@wwf_uk
& the RSPB are joining forces to make sure your voices are heard, & together create a
#PeoplesPlanForNature
that no one can ignore 👉
Exciting news!
From Nov 6, 16-24 year olds will no longer have to pay entry to any of our reserves 😎
Connecting young people with nature is so important, and 100% worth the financial hit.
Get all the details here:
🚨 BREAKING. The UK Govt just approved the first deep coal mine in 30yrs at
#Whitehaven
. Blows a hole in UK carbon budgets and counter to
@theCCCuk
advice.
#NoNewCoal
🧵1/5
Happy birthday to our Vice-President
@ChrisGPackham
!
The natural world is lucky to have him fighting its corner, and we can’t thank him enough for the support he’s given the RSPB over the years.
Here’s to you, Chris 🎉
We cannot keep trying to squeeze nature into smaller and smaller spaces or demanding it fits in with our plans.
@asda
, look at alternatives that pose less risk to wildlife. Shrouding whole buildings in dangerous nets can never be the answer!
#TakeItDown
I'm actually shaking with anger.. 😡😡 Just popped to my local
@asda
in Bridgwater, Somerset and found that they put bloody anti-bird netting up.. and look, there's already a dead pigeon caught in it!!! 😡😡
Not sure if the Gull is caught or not.. TAKE THE BLOODY NETTING DOWN!!
We're hearing rumours that some swifts have been spotted swooping around in the south! Have you seen one yet this year? Share your stories and snaps below! 📷👇
Have you managed to spend some time in nature this weekend? 🌼 🦆
Whether it was an urban walk through a busy city or a stroll in the rural countryside, show us what you saw 👇
📷 John Bridges
Happy Birthday,
@ChrisGPackham
🎉
Thank you for your tireless work and dedication to our natural world.
We're so excited to welcome you back to RSPB Arne for
#SpringWatch
& more thrilling wildlife moments later this month!
Did you know it is World Photography Day? We have chosen 3 of our favourite photos from RSPB Images...What have you been photographing? 🙂📷
#WorldPhotographyDay
In recent weeks we have been vocal about our opposition to the new UK Government’s proposed plans to scrap the laws that protect nature, and your outpouring of support has been powerful 💚
Here’s what’s happened so far – and what’s next 👉
We haven’t finished discussions w.
@NorthNorfolkDC
. Whilst the full removal of the netting has not been resolved; the RSPB will be visiting
#BactonCliffs
to discuss our concerns regarding the remaining 1.3km length of netting & the issue of the material currently in use.
This adorable long tailed tit is the only
#MondayMotivation
we need! Easily recognisable with its distinctive colouring and a tail that is bigger than its body - this resident bird can be found across most areas of the UK. Has anyone managed to spy one recently?
It's official 🎉🎉🎉
100,000 of you have written to your MP to let them know that you care about protecting nature and the future of our wildlife! A HUGE thank you for your amazing support so far. Let's keep the momentum going!
#AttackOnNature
The
#BigGardenBirdWatch
is coming soon so we've put together some of the birds you're most likely to see out of your window!
Which of these have you already seen this month?
Don't forget to sign up to take part:
Did you know that there is no such thing as a seagull... ⁉️🤯
The name actually refers to a group of similar small to large seabirds species, many of which also live inland for part of the year. Take a look at how to identity the six most common types of gulls in the UK below 👇
Did you know? When they are about a month old, baby swifts do ‘press ups’ in the nest to strengthen their wings. By the time they’re ready to go, they can hold their bodies clear off the ground for several seconds.
#WildlifeWednesday
#Swifts
Something heartwarming this Monday morning. Just days after
@NorthNorfolkDC
started the removal of the upper cliff netting as per RSPB advice, sand martins have already returned to their burrows ❤️❤️❤️
🎥
@NorfolkBea
We’re closing all visitor centres, cafes & shops following government advice, but we’re keeping as many reserves open for as long as possible with free car parking so you can still enjoy these amazing places for wildlife. (Please follow government guidance on physical distancing)
Pause, breathe and take a break from scrolling. Enjoy this moment on the water with us and some great crested grebes instead - sound on for this one 🔊🔊
Ask anyone you know and they can probably make the sound of a cuckoo, but when was the last time you heard one in the wild? Sadly, cuckoos have declined by 65% since the 1980s.
#WildlifeWednesday
Nature loss is one of the greatest challenges we face, but there is hope.
We’ve joined with choreographer Sadeck Waff and students from Bird College to perform a "human murmuration”, an inspiration for leaders working together to save nature at
#COP15
.
"When you see the feeders being restocked"
We love this image of a long-tailed tit zooming into action at RSPB Greylake by photographer
@CarlBovisNature
.
Have you taken any cracking avian action shots recently?
Here's some Water Voles being released in Cumbria ❤️
365 have been reintroduced this year, thanks to the
@EdenRiversTrust
,
@EnvAgency
and Cumbria Connect.
As Britain's fastest declining mammal, this is an important achievement 💪
Count me, count me, count me! Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of the world's largest wildlife survey. Sign up today:
#BigGardenBirdwatch
#FridayFeeling
Happy Birthday to RSPB President
@DrAmirKhanGP
🎉
Thank you for your continued support.
Here's to another year of making a positive impact for nature! 🍃
Check out this stunning brambling flock from our live camera at Nagshead this morning! If you want to see more, tune into
#BigGardenBirdWatch
LIVE this weekend on Facebook and YouTube 👀🐦🏡
Have you signed up yet?
It's
#WildlifeWednesday
, and today's pick is one of the UK's fancier looking visitors - the hoopoe! recently snapped these photos of one popping in to visit in Yorkshire; have you ever seen one?!
Tomorrow we’ll be joining
@ChrisGPackham
and 30+ NGOs outside DEFRA.
We’ll make it clear that we must
#RestoreNatureNow
, and environmental commitments must stand.
We need all politicians to act now.
Join us there and on social, and let's get nature’s voice heard.
Join me tomorrow from 8am - 2pm outside DEFRA HQ in London along with 30+ NGOs and groups as we mobilise in response to the State of Nature report .
Nature doesn't need another report .
It needs restoring .
Now .
As Swifts make their way back to Africa, they may be out of sight, but they are certainly not out of mind.
The Lords are due to debate making swift bricks mandatory in new housing. 🏠 A thread: