#NatureRecovery & #ClimateAdaptation aren't just environmental challenges – they're social ones too Our latest blog explores how embedding justice into decision-making can strengthen resilience, support communities & improve outcomes for nature 📖 jncc.gov.uk/news/equity-...

(1/) In the second of our posts about heathland specialists, we focus on Dartford Warbler. This colourful species has increased markedly over the last 20 years. It has increased in numbers by over a quarter across the UK! @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology

📢 #WeAreRecruiting Senior Fisheries Advisor Help shape sustainable fisheries management, advise on offshore MPAs, support Fisheries Management Plans & provide advice on impacts to #MarineBiodiversity 📍Hybrid (Peterborough/Aberdeen base) 📅FTA Aug 2027 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/c... ⏰Closes 2 Aug

📊 The science is in. Nature loss is a strategic risk for business - not just an environmental one. 🤝 Today, in Edinburgh, we're turning that evidence into action. Biodiversity + Business Live ➡️ jncc.gov.uk/news/leaders... JNCC | UKBBF | @naturescot.bsky.social #BioBusinessLive

BFBI joined 100+ business leaders, government officials & conservation experts in Edinburgh for Biodiversity + Business Live: #LeadersAcceleratingAction hosted by @jncc.bsky.social, UK Business & Biodiversity Forum & @naturescot.bsky.social Read more: businessforbiodiversity.ie/together-for...

Recent breeding success records submitted to the SMP include some for Shags. I think this lot are quite cute, but maybe I'm biased. What do you think?! As always, don't forget to submit your data to the SMP #Seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

(1/) After we focused on bird monitoring in Czechia last week, this week, we head south to bordering Austria. A fascinating study has recently taken place there, which focuses upon the age of surveyors and the range of species that they detect.. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social

How can we track progress towards #NatureRecovery when biodiversity responses may take decades to appear? Our latest Science Signpost sets out a four-step approach: 📌 project 🎯 calibrate 🔍 analyse 🔄 adapt 📖 Read the report: jncc.gov.uk/our-role/the... #EnvironmentalMonitoring

📚 #WeAreRecruiting a Learning & Development Specialist to deliver training, support leadership development, manage coaching & mentoring initiatives & champion inclusive learning opportunities 📍 Hybrid role (Peterborough/Aberdeen) 📅 2-year FTA ⏰ Closes 30 July ➡️ jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/c... #HRJobs

🌍 #WeAreRecruiting a Senior Social Scientist to integrate social & natural science evidence, shape policy & practice, and develop interdisciplinary solutions for #NatureRecovery 📍 FTA (2 years) 📍 Hybrid role (Peterborough/Aberdeen/Cardiff) 📅 Closes 12 August 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/c...

(1/) The weird and wonderful Nightjar has increased by 20% across the UK. As this species is mainly active at dawn and dusk, it is occasionally recorded on BBS squares, mainly in southern England. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology #CitizenScience

🌊Seabird populations are under pressure. #ClimateChange, avian influenza & growing human activity at sea take their toll To expand our offshore wind capacity, we must understand the full impact on seabird populations But there's a gap in our knowledge that's easy to miss 🧵

Mediterranean Gull breeding abundance increased from 135 to 2,311 AON in the UK & Ireland between Seabird 2000 and Seabirds Count. Help us continue to monitor this expanding population by submitting your breeding data to the SMP! #Seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

🌍 A busy week in Geneva for JNCC's #CITES team at the 34th meeting of the CITES Animals Committee #AC34 Over 500 wildlife experts from 78 Governments & 79 Observer Organisations gathered to discuss the sustainable conservation & management of species traded internationally 🧵

🚨Our latest e-newsletter is out now! In this issue: 🦇 New stats on how the UK’s bats are faring 👩‍🔬 JNCC experts recognised in the @endsreport.com Power List 2026 🌱 Breaking down barriers to make #biodiversity monitoring more accessible for all ... and much more 🔽 🔗 Sign up: bit.ly/JNCC-NN-SignUp

🌿 Heading to #WildSummit2026? Join Gemma Harper @jncc-ceo.bsky.social on the Main Stage for a discussion on how we can prioritise both #ClimateAction and #NatureRecovery in our marine environment 🌊 🎟️ Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wild-s... #MarineConservation @wclnews.bsky.social

Can you monitor Black Guillemot breeding success?! Only two breeding success records were submitted to SMP in the past two years. If you can monitor their productivity, or need a hand submitting your data, email us at smp@bto.org! #Seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

(1/) As the results from the Heathland Birds Survey have recently been published, for the next few weeks, we are going to focus on some heathland specialists. Woodlark has increased by 29% across the UK! Survey results: www.bto.org/our-work/new... @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social

20 of the 25 core SMP species now have data submissions for 2026! Here's how things are looking for species with more than 10 submissions so far. Since our last update, Fulmar has overtaken Black Guillemot to claim the top spot! #Seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

Is this Exmoor or the Serengeti?! Thank you so much to Ray Turner for sharing this image of a large herd of Red Deer that he encountered whilst surveying one of his BBS squares this year. Bonus point if you can count them! @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social

We are proud to be partners, alongside @jncc.bsky.social, @plantlifeuk.bsky.social & @ukceh.bsky.social, in @npms.bsky.social. Last year, >16K plant records were submitted by #NPMSvolunteers, swelling the total to 269K! Find out more in the new #NPMS Annual Report: www.npms.org.uk/article/npms...

The National Plant Monitoring Scheme@npms.bsky.social · last mo.

At a time of increased environmental pressure, volunteer-power comes to the rescue! NPMS volunteers are delivering crucial data to help us understand UK plant biodiversity & habitat health. Find out how in the new #NPMS Annual Report: https://ow.ly/SBqE50ZkChX

(1/) Have you ever wondered how common bird monitoring is done in other parts of Europe? Data from the Pan European Common Bird Monitoring Scheme (PECBMS), of which BBS feeds into, yields some fascinating results. Today, we focus on Czechia… @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social

📊 New UK Overseas Territory protected area statistics have been published through Environmental Indicator K4. 🌿 Terrestrial protection increased to 26.8% in 2025 🌊 Marine protection remained at 75.0% Explore the latest statistics: jncc.gov.uk/our-work/uk-... 🧵⬇️ #UKOverseasTerritories

Clean air matters for nature too 🌱 Through JNCC’s APRI programme, we’re improving the evidence base to support decisions that protect habitats from #AirPollution pressures. 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/our-work/air... #NatureRecovery #CleanAirDay #TurningScienceIntoAction #ForNaturePeoplePlanet 🌍

New data on insect pollinators show a dramatic decline in hoverflies across Great Britain between 2017–2024. 📉 Around one third reduction in abundance & number of hoverfly species recorded as part of @pomscheme.bsky.social www.ceh.ac.uk/press/new-da... 1/ @jncc.bsky.social 🧪

#WeAreRecruiting for a CITES Licensing Assistant Help deliver the UK’s CITES Scientific Authority functions, provide evidence-based advice on #WildlifeTrade & support global biodiversity conservation. 📍 Hybrid (Peterborough base) 🔗 bit.ly/JNCCjob-2026... ⏰ Closes 19 July #EnvironmentJobs

Happy #WorldSeabirdDay! We look forward to seeing all the data our SMP participants collect on seabirds later in the season #Seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

📢 #WeAreRecruiting for an Environmental Pollution Co-Team Leader. Help shape the UK's response to pollution impacts on nature, from air pollution & chemicals to noise, light & plastics. 📍Hybrid (Peterborough/Aberdeen/Cardiff base) 🔗 Find out more jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/c... ⏰ Closes 26 July

There was quite a difference between the number of colony count and breeding success submissions for Great Black-backed Gulls in 2025. If you're recording their breeding abundance, please also record breeding success where possible! #Seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

Curiosity🧠 Connection💚 Action🙌 At #OxfordNatureFestival, we joined Living Imaginaries, @btobirds.bsky.social, @rspb.bsky.social & @gybnuk.bsky.social to inspire people to explore, connect with & act for nature. Great to welcome @marycreagh.bsky.social & share why engaging people with nature matters