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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

Cover photo: Ben Andrew 📷
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If I can't see Monday, it can't see me.

#MondayMotivation

📷 Carl Bovis
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
rspb.bsky.social
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
rspb.bsky.social
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
rspb.bsky.social
Gotta dash...It's #FlyDay!

📷 @carlbovisnature.bsky.social
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
rspb.bsky.social
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
rspb.bsky.social
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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saskajanet.bsky.social
*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
rspb.bsky.social
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
rspb.bsky.social
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
rspb.bsky.social
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
rspb.bsky.social
A quick #FlyDay dip for this Robin!

📷 @kiransimpson.bsky.social
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
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rspbscotland.bsky.social
What a win for nature!

Scotland is the first UK country to have Swift bricks in law – a lifeline for this threatened bird. And, for the first time ever, the Scottish Government must set legally binding nature recovery targets.

Thanks for helping make history with a strong Natural Environment Bill.
January 29, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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BREAKING: A Gamekeeper has pleaded guilty in England’s first-ever Hen Harrier persecution case.

Covert video and audio gathered lawfully by the RSPB Investigations team has helped expose the deliberate targeting of a Hen Harrier, leading to a landmark guilty plea:

www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 👈
January 29, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Ever feel like you're being watched? 👀

Shhh... don’t look now, but a Tawny Owl just landed in your feed.

📷 Kiran Simpson
A Tawny Owl peeks out from behind the trunk of a tree, its large dark eyes fixed on something unseen. Partially hidden by soft green foliage, its mottled brown feathers blend seamlessly into the bark. The tilt of its head adds to its curious, watchful expression-...quietly judging your scroll.
January 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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RETURN is shortlisted in the Smiley Charity Film Awards!

If you loved this film - the people, the places, the eagles - we’d be so grateful for your vote.

And if you haven’t seen it yet, discover this breathtaking story... 50 years in the making. 🦅

smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/return
January 27, 2026 at 10:02 AM
rspb.bsky.social
Monday? No, thank you.

I shall politely decline and stay in this nice tree instead.

#MondayMotivation
A Jackdaw peeks out from a perfectly round hole in the weathered trunk of an old tree. Its sleek black feathers contrast with the rough, textured bark, and its pale eyes glint in the sunlight. The hollow frames the bird snugly... a cosy nook that looks preferable to any working Monday!
January 26, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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“Ok, he’s writing ...”

“Just tell me.”

"Blue Tit x2... sorry mate.”

#BigGardenBirdwatch
A Blue Tit sits on the left side of a thin branch, small and neat with a blue cap and white cheeks, while a larger Great Tit perches on the right with a black head, white cheek patches and a bold black stripe down its yellow chest. The Blue Tit on the left is leaning forward as though trying to read something below, while the Great Tit watches on expectantly... Above the image is the caption: “Ok, he’s writing …” “Just tell me.” “Blue Tit x2… sorry mate.”
January 25, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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ameliadowler.bsky.social
There’s still time to do the #BigGardenBirdwatch today! Spend an hour with a cup of tea looking out the window…

Here’s my list!

Sparrow: 6
Blue tit: 3
Starling: 2
Magpie: 2
Wood pigeon: 1
Goldfinch: 1
rspb.bsky.social RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 16d
Rise and shine, it's the final day of #BigGardenBirdwatch!

Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up.

Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast.

The more data we get, the better 🧑🔬
A Robin, perched on a twig, staring somewhat intensely straight down the lens.
January 25, 2026 at 12:04 PM
rspb.bsky.social
Rise and shine, it's the final day of #BigGardenBirdwatch!

Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up.

Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast.

The more data we get, the better 🧑🔬
A Robin, perched on a twig, staring somewhat intensely straight down the lens.
January 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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emilysturge.bsky.social
A nice hour spent sat at the kitchen sink (the best bird-view in the house!) for the @rspb.bsky.social #BigGardenBirdWatch today. Biggest joy was the flock of redwings- significantly more were around (maybe 20?) but they didn't all land in view!
The view out of my kitchen window. A couple of cars parked in front of some huge trees. Next to the kitchen sink, my black binoculars and my rspb 2026 pocket diary, with a puffin on the front Hastily handwritten in my diary: 24/1/26 Big Garden Birdwatch 12.13-1.13pm Great tit 1 Blue tit 3 Nuthatch 1 Blackbird 1 Magpie 3 Crow 4 Wood pigeon 1 Dunnock 1 Long-tailed tit 6 Redwing 5 Plus, 1 cat, 2 squirrels
January 24, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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also-sick-of-elon.bsky.social
So psyched our hour featured long tailed tits in our garden for the very first time. Sadly our greenfinch and great tit didn't get the message to be out today
January 24, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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smdavies67.bsky.social
An enjoyable hour participating in #BigGardenBirdwatch #BGBW today. 10 species, 65 birds (maximum of each species combined) and most:
Colourful - #goldfinch (1)
Numerous - #starling (30)
Bedraggled - #woodpigeon (2)
Unusual - #rook (2)
Goldfinch on nyger feeder #starling in garden Woodpigeon on garden fence Rooks on top of chopped willow tree
January 24, 2026 at 1:15 PM