We’re proud to be featured in Global Flyways, a new digital film series from @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social and @contentwithpurpose.bsky.social In this film, we share how we are working with communities to protect migratory birds: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/birdlife/glo... 🪶 🌍️ #WorldMigratoryBirdDay

We're excited to announce our MSc projects for 2027 are live! 🧪🪶 Our postgraduate opportunities page now also advertises placement projects for PhD students too Find out more here: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...

Congratulations to Dr Will Peach, winner of The Marsh Award for Ornithology 2026. This award is in recognition of his incredible contribution to ornithology Will Peach is Head of Conservation Science, England & Wales at RSPB @btobirds.bsky.social @marshawards.bsky.social 📷Anthony Sajdler/BTO

New job alert 🪶🧪 We are hiring a Conservation Scientist to work on links between hydrological restoration and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker conservation Deadline: 7/10/26 Apply here: app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car... #SpeciesRecoveryProgramme @naturalengland.bsky.social 📷Ben Andrew

New research shows effective delivery of tree-planting policy is often hampered by disagreements on definitions and priorities at various stages in policymaking Read on for a summary Full paper: doi.org/10.1093/fore... @one-cardiffuni.bsky.social 🪶

🚨 New paper in @consletters.bsky.social, one of the main outputs of my #PhD ! 🥳 You can read it here 👉 doi.org/10.1111/con4... Summary below

This poetry film gives a voice to farmers who envision a future where nature is central to food and farming Produced as a collaboration between @iamloudpro.bsky.social, and the JUSTLANZ project, including local partner SAC Consulting Watch here: tinyurl.com/ycyb6t36 lunzhub.com/projects/jus...

Cattle & Curlews || Poetry Film for the JUSTLANZ Project

"Cattle & Curlews" was created by I Am Loud CIC for the JUSTLANZ project, which aims to develop transformative pathways for a just transition to net zero for the UK food-farming sector, considering…

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One-size-fits-all agri-environment scheme policies fall short for UK waders 🐦 New analysis shows that nesting season varies by species and latitude: targeted, evidence-based agricultural exclusions are key to protecting farmland breeding waders 🔑 Read the full article 👇 doi.org/10.1111/1365...

Discover the State of the World’s Birds This 6th edition by @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social focuses on #MigratoryBirds and their flyways, and what they reveal about the state of nature, the drivers of biodiversity loss, and the solutions needed to reverse declines Find it here: sowb.birdlife.org

Have you ever taken part in a national survey, used apps like iNaturalist or similar? Forest Research are conducting a 10-minute survey to understand what encourages people to get involved in nature recording and what challenges they may encounter Find out more below 🧪

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Do you participate in nature-related citizen science – or would you like to?📱Take part in our survey: https://ow.ly/bIee50ZHB6o 🔗 More information: https://ow.ly/EqKX50ZHB6s #CitizenScience #ForestResearch

Conservation efforts in Nepal have contributed to the recovery of Critically Endangered vulture populations there. Science has been central to this amazing story. Read the blog: bou.org.uk/blog-mallord... Full paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @camzoology.bsky.social 🪶 🌏️

New job alert🪶 Research assistant to support research on Willow Tit demographics. Must have a BTO ringing licence at C level or above Location: Midlands and North of England Duration: Oct-Nov 2026 Deadline: This Wednesday Sept 9th Apply here: app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car... 📷Ben Andrew

In the latest issue of British Birds you can read about how the tide has finally turned against lead ammunition use in the UK: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... @britishbirds.bsky.social @camzoology.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social 🪶

The tide has finally turned against lead ammunition use in the UK

Every year in the UK, lead shotgun ammunition (shot₁) kills 50,000–100,000 wildfowl that ingest it mistakenly for food or grit, and puts at risk...

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New job alert🪶 2.5yr fixed term Conservation Scientist role in our England and Wales team Project: Developing a trial management intervention for upland breeding Whinchat through a programme of new science Deadline: 23 Sept Full details here: app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car... 📷Ben Andrew

🐦‍⬛This year's heatwaves are a reminder that our planet is changing, and the impacts are far-reaching. Delighted to have the opportunity to chat to @rspbscience.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social about their new report on #ClimateChange and UK Birds. Listen now: lnkd.in/eYiAyhkP #FSTPodcast

Have a budding scientist in your life? Hear from RSPB Conservation Scientist Zoe Deakin on the amazing Science Quest podcast as she talks about her work as part of our Marine team Including working with the smallest seabirds in the world! Listen here: www.funkidslive.com/podcast/scie...

New research reveals a substantial decline in the number of European Storm-petrels caught by researchers over the course of a 27-year study Read on for a summary Full paper: doi.org/10.1080/0006... @one-cardiffuni.bsky.social @robthomasbirds.bsky.social @kirstyfranklin.bsky.social #seabird 🪶🧪

1/🛰️🧠 New open-access paper! We built a deep-learning (U-Net) model to automatically map surfaced vehicle "hill tracks" across the UK uplands from 25 cm aerial imagery — the first spatially comprehensive assessment of their extent. 🔓 doi.org/10.1002/2688...

Vehicle tracks in the <fc>UK</fc> uplands vary in occurrence with land use and overlap with peatlands and protected areas

Surfaced vehicle tracks are widespread across GB uplands, yet their extent and environmental footprint have until now been poorly quantified. Using remote sensing and a semi-automated detection model...

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Latest survey reveals that Dotterel have declined by 89% since monitoring began in 1987/88 Dotterel's resilience to climate change could be supported through limiting disturbance by people and dogs, and managing grazing Read a summary: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 🪶 🧪 @naturescot.bsky.social

Good news: #NaturalEngland have offered RSPB funding through the #SpeciesRecovery Programme Working in partnership, this funding will allow the RSPB to take action for 25 threatened species in England - from Turtle Dove & House Martin to Lesser Spotted Woodpecker & Shrill Carder Bee #wildagain

Two of the world’s largest Gannet colonies may not recover from the impact of bird flu until 2041 at the earliest, study finds Read a summary: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... Full paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2026.111887 #seabirds #hpai 🪶 🧪

A new report shows climate change is already impacting UK bird populations. Upland birds & seabirds face steep declines in their numbers underlining the need for action, while some southern species are expanding their ranges. Find out more: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... @btobirds.bsky.social 🪶

Climate change is already impacting UK bird populations

A new RSPB and British Trust for Ornithology report looks at the impacts on UK birds and the actions we can take to protect them.

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New research by the RSPB shows Swifts are highly loyal to the same nest sites each year Read on for a summary Full paper: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @uniexecec.bsky.social

We look at how conservation efforts in India have been key to the survival of Asia’s vultures: tinyurl.com/yk228mrv Saving Asia’s Vultures from Extinction (SAVE) are a network of partners sharing knowledge & experience. Science has been central to this amazing story @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social 🪶 🌎️

Spotlight on Asia’s vultures 20 years after game-changing drug ban

We look at how conservation efforts in India have been pivotal to the survival of these birds.

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Latest survey reveals good news for three heathland birds RSPB Conservation Scientist Andrew Stanbury looks at the results of the latest Heathland Bird Surveys: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... A huge thank you to the 1,200 birdwatchers who took part in this survey. @btobirds.bsky.social 🪶 🧪

Latest survey reveals good news for three heathland birds

RSPB Conservation Scientist Andrew Stanbury looks at the results of the latest Heathland Bird Surveys.

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Two 3‑month PhD placement opportunities: Join our team to look at lessons learned from conservation livelihood interventions in the Guinea Savannah Landscape of Ghana. These placements are UK based. Deadline: 15th June Find out more here: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu... 🌎️ 🧪

Record year for Dartford Warblers on RSPB nature reserves Read on for a summary Find out more: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... @btobirds.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social 🪶

Trail cameras provide a fascinating insight into the secret lives of Corncrakes – both habitat selection and the timing of breeding. Read on for a summary Full paper: doi.org/10.1080/00063657.2026.2666694 @camzoology.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social 🪶 🧪

New research by the University of Leeds and the RSPB reveals that moorland burning exposes millions to unsafe air pollution. Find out more: environment.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/news... @universityofleeds.bsky.social

Moorland burning exposes millions to unsafe air pollution

Managed burning on moorland in the UK led to millions of people being exposed to unsafe levels of fine particulate pollution, according to research led by the University of Leeds and the RSPB.

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Today is World Migratory Bird Day Find out more about how recording what you see makes a difference: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 🪶 🌎️

Every bird counts – Your observations matter!

To mark World Migratory Bird Day, we look at how recording what you see makes a difference.

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