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Protecting habitats, saving species, and helping to end the nature and climate emergency. 💚 Find us on Bluesky too!
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To a man who has dedicated his life to conserving and understanding our natural world: Happy 98th Birthday! 🎉 . Sir David Attenborough, thank you for your decades of devotion to our planet's wonders and wildlife.
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Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉. Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace. You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
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Today is Gannet be the day that they're gonna throw it back to you
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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 💙
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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”
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Stop worrying about bats and newts? No @RachelReevesMP – start worrying about the future of our economy if we tear down the nature it depends on. Nature isn’t a blocker; it’s the foundation of growth.
"We are reducing the environmental requirements placed on developers when they pay into a nature restoration fund. they can focus on getting things built and stop worrying about the bats and the newts," Chancellor Rachel Reeves says. Follow live
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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!
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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
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The magic behind the hover. Kestrels have a remarkable ability to stay put in the air. This is called hovering and whilst other birds of prey are capable, none can do it for as long or as well as the Kestrel. Captured in stunning detail by @LawrenceChatton
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We’re marching strong through the heart of London. Banners high, voices loud! . Politicians, can you hear us? . It’s time to #RestoreNatureNow!
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We’re proud to stand together with @CPRE, @friends_earth, @GreenAllianceUK, @Greenpeace, @mcsuk, @nationaltrust, @WCL_News, @WildlifeTrusts, @WWTWorldwide, @Woodlandtrust and @WWF. Pitting growth against nature is a false choice. We’re asking the UK Government to listen and act.
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There's something special about the bond between a Jackdaw and a Deer. The Jackdaw helps the Deer shed its winter coat, gathering the fur to line its nest. Nature's symbiosis!. Captured by @LawrenceChatton
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BREAKING NEWS: Cuthbert has just been seen on one of our reserves making a bid for freedom!! 🐛 #FreeCuthbert @AldiUK
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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
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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. 😍.
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"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 📺
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🚨 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 👉
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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
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Dear @Keir_Starmer,. This Puffin has no idea who you are. Yet your decisions will affect them, and all UK wildlife, immensely. We need you to prioritise nature from day one. You've got a lot on, we know. But #NatureCantWait. Kind regards, .RSPB
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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
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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.
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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
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Boris just blamed newts for failing to meet his housing targets for England! This is farcical. Nature and the laws to protect it are not to blame.
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Today our Avocets spread their wings and hope for the future. Massive thanks to all of our staff, volunteers and supporters, without you, change is not possible . #RestoreNatureNow
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A little bird told us it’s our president’s birthday today! 🐦 . Please join us in wishing @DrAmirKhanGP a wonderful day full of nature and celebration. 🍰
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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:
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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! 🌳 🦉
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⚠️ "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.
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🚨😡 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 👇
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Happy Birthday to our brilliant RSPB Ambassador @DeborahMeaden! 🍃. Your passion for the environment makes a real difference; thank you for being a champion for nature.
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⚠️ 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)
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“Here in England, every single river is polluted.”. A devastating fact from tonight’s #WildIsles.
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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.
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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👇👇
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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) 👇
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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.
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“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?
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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:
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“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.
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Shameless request for puffin photos, please. Put them in the replies 👇👇 #Springwatch @BBCSpringwatch
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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
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Happy #NationalBirdDay to all of our friends, fans and followers! How will you be celebrating?
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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.
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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
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A white tailed eagle hunting in Scotland. Look at that precision! 😯 @BBCSpringwatch #Winterwatch
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Here we go 🥹. No one does a documentary intro like Sir David. And, yes, those are RSPB binoculars. #WildIsles
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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 👉
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If you're having a bad day just look at this photo of a Hazel Dormouse. @BBCSpringwatch #Springwatch
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Watch this amazing video of a bittern sliding on the ice, captured by @whistling_joe at @rspbminsmere.
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Big news from the mudflats! . The UK’s oldest known Oystercatchers - aged 41 and 43 - have been discovered on The Wash. That’s three times their species’ average lifespan! . Legends wade amongst us. 😎
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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:
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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 🎉
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🚨 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.
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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!!
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The passion in Parliament Square right now is ELECTRIC. People from all walks of life, united by nature. Politicians, it’s time to wake up. Nature must be made a priority. #RestoreNatureNow
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It's a #heatwave! Make sure to put out plenty of water for the birds in your garden so they can keep cool and have enough to drink! 🌞🐦🌻💧
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The collective spirit at today’s rally is powerful. Every corner of Parliament Square feels alive with the possibility of change. We’re voicing a loud, unified demand for immediate action on climate and nature.
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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! 📷👇
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Introducing: Mart the Swift 😍 . He's just landed back in the UK. Over the years, Mart has raised 18 chicks, endured heavy rain, heatwaves, multiple takeover attempts & a visit from a curious bat. This year, we've popped a shiny new camera into his swift box 👇. #SwiftStories
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As a pre-Christmas treat and to celebrate #NationalRobinDay we thought we'd share this fantastic video sent to us by @Lucy_Lapwing!
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"There's a chance I might have overdid it with the hairdryer this morning. " #FridayFeeling
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Hurrah! @BBC #WinterWatch is back on our screens from 16 Jan. Join @ChrisGPackham @michaelastracha @IoloWilliams2 & Gillian Burke at the beautiful @RSPBDorset Arne reserve for four nights of enchanting winter wildlife. We can't wait to see which species will star this year 🦉
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Happy Winter Solstice - and Happy #NationalRobinDay!. What better bird to cheer up the shortest day? Reply with your favourite snaps of these beloved garden friends. Let's fill our feeds with Robins. 😍
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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!
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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
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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
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It's unsettling to hear @Keir_Starmer's deregulation plans today. Done wrong, this will mean fewer protections for nature when it urgently needs more. We support growth, we support the energy transition, but not at the expense of the natural world.
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Breaking: Scotland’s Flow Country wins @UNESCO World Heritage status! 🥳. This is huge. Including RSPB Forsinard Flows, the Flow Country is a vital carbon sink and habitat for precious wildlife. It's the first ever peat bog to gain this status, too 🏆
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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 👉
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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.
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Me, leaving my life of leisure behind and returning to work after the long weekend.
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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?
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How Puffins say ‘I love you’. In courtship, Puffins will pair up with what will often be their lifelong mate, before coming to land. Once on land, they perform ‘billing’: an affectionate rubbing & tapping of beaks. Happy #InternationalKissingDay! 💋
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"It's National me day!". That's right, it's #NationalRobinDay. Reply with your best snaps of these beloved birds!. Let's fill our feeds with Robins.🐦📸
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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
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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:
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Hedgerow protections are being reinstated in England! 🎉 . A HUGE thank you to the thousands of you who joined our campaign and stood up for nature. A crucial win for wildlife!
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Weighing in at roughly 6g, a goldcrest is lighter than a 2p coin! #WildlifeWednesday #WednesdayWisdom
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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 👇
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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
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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 🔊🔊
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"You are beautiful people on a beautiful day" ❤️ . @ChrisGPackham gave a memorable speech at the Global Day of Action in Glasgow! 👏 . #COP26 #GlobalDayofAction #Climate #Nature
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Amazing news to start the week! #MondayMotivation.
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
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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)
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