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Filling these blue skies with birds, and saving nature while doing it.
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Our Website: https://brnw.ch/21wQQ1O

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Oooh look! A Coot has snuck into your feed...
A Coot stealthily steps forward, its body low and eyes focused, as if carefully sneaking into view. Its sleek black feathers contrast sharply with its bright white bill and forehead shield, while its oversized, lobed toes are mid-step.
February 11, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Feeling inspired? Keep an eye open for our MSc opportunities here: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...

And for our annual Seasonal Research Assistant positions: www.rspb.org.uk/careers/vaca...
RSPB Job Vacancies
Find a job vacancy with the RSPB. Whether you're a scientist looking to work in conservation, a project manager eager to ply your trade in the third sector, or a friendly fundraising officer, there…
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February 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Alix Syder - Social scientist

I get to spend a lot of time talking and drinking tea with farmers, many coming from multi-generational farming families, learning about the local area and the changes seen through their eyes. Last spring I helped with lambing too which was a completely new experience.
Alix in the Cumbria countryside.
February 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Pip Gullett – Restoration ecologist

Fieldwork is always a highlight. One day I was checking on some rare Montane Willow saplings at Loch Avon – a remote loch surrounded by high peaks and rock. These trees were among the first in a project to restore a rare habitat now effectively extinct in the UK.
Pip takes a well-earned coffee break whilst monitoring moths in the Scottish Highlands.
February 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Susie Gold – Disease ecologist

Last year I had the opportunity to present my research at the International Symposium on Avian Influenza in Newfoundland, Canada. It was a fascinating few days of discussing the science and impacts of this disease with researchers from across the globe.
Susie hiking in Newfoundland, Canada.
February 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Kirsty Franklin – Seabird ecologist

Last summer I led an all-female field team on Mousa, Shetland. We had been up all night waiting for our tagged bird to return, and at the end of a successful night, we were rewarded with a spectacular Aurora Borealis!
Kirsty stands on the cliffs above a large Gannet colony.
February 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Lynda Donaldson – Wetland conservationist

Any day in which I can explore the Fens in Spring and hear the whickering of Black-tailed Godwits after they return from their migration is special. It’s always beneficial to remind ourselves of the work we are doing and that it helps make a difference.
Lynda watches for wading birds out on a wetland reserve.
February 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Jess Bryant – Tropical conservationist

Whilst recently identifying hundreds of camera trap images, I came across an extremely rare observation of the endangered Giant Gound Pangolin. To get a record of this very elusive species was extremely exciting and uplifting.
Jess sits amongst high rocks with the Vietnamese countryside sprawling behind.
February 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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This #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience meet just six of the inspiring women in our Conservation Science department and hear about some of their most memorable moments at the RSPB 🧪

Read the full story here: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
What’s it really like to work in science at the RSPB?
To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we speak to six of our Conservation Scientists.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Happy Birthday to our brilliant RSPB Ambassador @deborahmeaden.bsky.social ! 🍃

Your passion for the environment makes a real difference; thank you for being a champion for nature.
Deborah Meaden stands outdoors in a lush green garden, smiling warmly at the camera. She has shoulder-length wavy blonde hair and wears a navy blue cardigan over a patterned blouse. A small pin with the green and blue RSPB logo is attached to her cardigan. Her arms are crossed in a relaxed and confident pose. Behind her, the garden is filled with green foliage. Sunlight filters through the trees, illuminating her face.
February 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Oh, hello...

This *adorable* Long Tailed Tit would like to remind you to submit your #BigGardenBirdwatch results before 22nd February!

Every count, counts 👉 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
A small, round Long-tailed Tit perches on a branch, its tiny feet gripping the bark. Its soft white face and dark eyes peer sweetly at the viewer, head tilted ever so slightly as if politely reminding them to submit their Big Garden Birdwatch results. The gentle lighting and fluffy feathers add to its endearing, well-mannered presence.
February 10, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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If I can't see Monday, it can't see me.

#MondayMotivation

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A Great Spotted Woodpecker perches on a rock, eyes closed, basking in the sunlight like someone who just needs a minute before facing the chaos of the day.
February 9, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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What better way to chase away the 'sunday scaries', than to fill our feeds with nature?

Share your recent snaps and stories! 💚
A Bittern stands partially concealed among tall, golden reeds in a shallow wetland, bathed in soft evening light. Its streaked brown plumage blends perfectly with the surrounding vegetation, an expert in camouflage. With its long, sharp bill pointed upwards and eyes alert, it appears frozen in its classic stealthy pose, waiting patiently in the still water.
February 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Happy Birthday to our wonderful Ambassador Megan McCubbin!

Thank you for being a voice for nature.

Have a glorious day, we hope it's filled with plenty of birdsong, wildlife and cake! 🎉
A joyful and windswept Megan McCubbin standing outdoors with a smile, holding a camera with a long lens. She is surrounded by a colony of Gannets on a rocky cliff overlooking the sea. Megan is dressed in a blue waterproof jacket, black hoodie, and blue jeans. She wears glasses atop her head.
February 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Gotta dash...It's #FlyDay!

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A Pied Wagtail caught mid-air in the split second after take-off, its legs tucked and wings streamlined as it launches from a lichen-covered wall. The bird’s posture and blur of motion capture a perfect moment of escape - like it’s dashing into the weekend.
February 6, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Well, well, well.

It seems you've been paid a visit by the inspector Robin.

I do hope for your sake nothing is amiss...
February 5, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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Ooh, lucky you! An Avocet just stepped into your scroll! 😍
A striking Avocet mid-stride, its long, slender legs stepping gracefully across the damp ground. Its black-and-white plumage stands out against a soft-focus green backdrop, while its distinctive upturned bill gives it an air of quiet confidence...a picture of elegance wading through your scroll.
February 4, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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*ducking intensifies*

So much fun watching the Common Goldeneyes doing “The Thing” #birds
Three ducks on the water. Two are black and white with green heads and white cheek patches, one is grey with brown head. All have golden eyes. The male in front is displaying with head pointing straight up. Now the second drake is doing his display, with quack and foot kick and splash.
February 3, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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This Robin wants to know why you haven't submitted your #BigGardenBirdwatch results yet?

Better hop to it! He's watching... 👀

www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 👈

(Robin says sorry & thank you very much if you have, in fact, submitted your count).
A Robin perches on a thin branch, its bright orange breast puffed out. Its head is tilted to the side, giving an unblinking, questioning stare, its small, sharp beak is pointed in your direction as if about to demand an explanation. The judgement is palpable. This bird knows you haven’t submitted your results yet, and it is not impressed.
February 3, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Respect Wetlands. Or explain it to this Avocet.

#WorldWetlandsDay
A black-and-white Avocet stands motionless in shallow wetland water, facing the camera with an unimpressed expression, as if waiting for an explanation. Its long blue-grey legs are partly submerged and its thin, upturned bill curves slightly to one side. Gentle ripples surround the bird, with soft, blurred wetland tones in the background.
February 2, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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Monday mood: This Heron standing very still, hoping no one asks it to do anything today.

#MondayMotivation
A Grey Heron stands perfectly still, its long neck stretched tall and beak pointed forward, eyes wide and unblinking. Its sleek grey feathers and sharp stare give off an air of quiet determination...or perhaps silent desperation? With an expression that screams, "If I don’t move, maybe no one will ask me to do anything," it perfectly captures that classic Monday mood.
February 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Snowdrops pushing through, woodpeckers drumming, and the light stretching a little longer each day.

What have you noticed in nature this weekend? Share below! ☀️
A cluster of delicate Snowdrops rise up, their pure white petals just beginning to unfurl. Against the blurred backdrop of a woodland floor, they push through the leaf litter, a quiet but determined sign that winter’s grip is loosening. The soft sunlight catches their slender green stems, a gentle hint that change is on the horizon.
February 1, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Tonight, the Snow Moon rises.🌕

Named for February’s deep snows, this full moon was also called the Storm Moon or Ice Moon in Old English, reflecting winter’s grip.

Moonrise: 16:13*
A luminous full moon hangs in a dark, cloudy night sky. Wisps of mist swirl around it, creating an eerie yet mesmerising effect. The Moon’s cratered surface is sharply defined, glowing bright against the deep shadows of the sky. A still and atmospheric moment, capturing the quiet beauty of the February Snow Moon.
February 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Hen Harriers and other birds of prey are still being killed illegally.

Enough is enough.

Join us and call on the UK Government to license gamebird shooting and help protect these incredible birds before it’s too late. 👇

action.rspb.org.uk/page/185536/...
January 30, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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A quick #FlyDay dip for this Robin!

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A Robin balances effortlessly on the water’s surface, one foot just barely touching a small ripple. Its wings are slightly spread, displaying soft brown and orange feathers, while its reflection shimmers in the rippling water below. The moment is full of grace, capturing the lightness of the bird in an almost dance-like motion.
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 AM