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The Wainwright Prizes@wainwrightprize.bsky.social · 10h agoThe 2026 #WainwrightPrize Shortlists are here! 📚🌿 Across six categories, 43 outstanding books celebrate the power of stories to connect people and planet, from nature writing and conservation to breathtaking illustration and inspiring children's books. wainwrightprize.com
Just off the trail... 🧡 What little moments have caught your eye in nature recently? Share your snaps and stories with us!
Tonight brings the Hay Moon 🌕 Its name reflects the traditional haymaking season. It’s also known as the Buck Moon, a name associated with some Native American traditions & the time of year when bucks’ new antlers are growing. Other old names include the Wyrt Moon and Mead Moon. Moonrise: 21:30
This Brown Hare has brought you a dandelion. It picked it specially. 📷️ Sue Wood
What wildlife moment made your weekend? 😍 Share your snaps and stories below! 📷️ Ben Andrew
Over the last week there has been a tireless effort to tackle the ongoing wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park. While encouraging progress had been made thanks to immense support, unfortunately the fire threat has been growing at RSPB Abernethy following a change in weather conditions.
This is the story of how we have been fighting a huge wildfire on our Abernethy nature reserve. It has been an exhausting few days, but it has shown the power of people coming together to protect a landscape they love. youtu.be/FTexLL2PC_k
How RSPB Scotland staff and volunteers fought a huge wildfire with help from the local community
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The Prime Minister, @andyburnham.bsky.social, has spoken about being honest about the challenges we face. So, as we welcome our new Prime Minister and cabinet, let's start there: Nature is disappearing. The climate crisis is accelerating. The UK cannot thrive while both continue unchecked.
With recent heatwaves a reminder that our planet is changing, a new report by the RSPB and @btobirds.bsky.social explores how the climate crisis is already affecting the UK’s birds, and why restoring nature is key to their future, as well as ours. 🌍🌡️ www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
We are also incredibly grateful for the support from local businesses and individuals in helping provide supplies for those on the front line. The Loch Garten Nature Centre remains closed, and we would ask everyone to adhere to the requests from the SFRS including not to travel to the area.
There is a huge community effort to halt the spread and extinguish it with gamekeepers and other staff from neighbouring estates, multiple partner organisations, our volunteers and community volunteers all working alongside the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
The fire is currently being fought on two fronts – one where it is moving into Forestry Land Scotland at Glenmore and the other on our nature reserve.
While we won't know the full impact of the fire until it is out, we are very worried about the impact on young Scots Pine and broadleaved trees from areas of natural regeneration and planting as well impacts on invertebrates, reptiles, mammals and birds.
RSPB Abernethy is an incredible place for nature, supporting more than 5,000 species including some of the UK's rarest and most threatened wildlife. Its importance is recognised not just on a UK level but an international one by many protected area designations.
Birds, bees, dragonflies... what made you stop and take a closer look this weekend? Share your snaps and stories below. 😍👇
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We urge everyone to follow the advice from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to avoid affected areas while this large fire is tackled.
We are very grateful for the help and support of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and other partners including many local estates and landowners who are providing vital help on the ground. These images show what a challenging environment staff are working in.
Our teams on the ground are fighting a significant wildfire at our Abernethy nature reserve. It has now grown to cover more than 400 hectares of this special place for nature and people.
With so many incredible authors celebrating nature, wildlife, and the stories that connect people and planet, this year's Wainwright Prize looks set to be a special one! 📚😍
The Wainwright Prizes@wainwrightprize.bsky.social · 3w agoWe're delighted to reveal the 2026 #WainwrightPrize longlists! 📚 From captivating nature writing & urgent conservation stories to children's books that spark curiosity, this year's lists celebrate the stories that connect people & planet. Discover more: wainwrightprize.com
Important: RSPB Dove Stone remains closed due to the ongoing wildfire.❗ For everyone’s safety, all car parks and footpaths are closed, and we ask people not to travel to the site until further notice. www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Imagine waiting six years for a plan to protect nature… …to find it barely mentions protected nature. 👇
A pair of Roseate Terns for your Sunday summer scroll! What moments in nature have made you stop and smile recently? Share your sightings below. 👇
Feeling the heat? So is our wildlife! Water and shade can be a lifeline to the birds, bees, bugs & other critters that share our spaces. Tell a friend to tell a friend, we're helping wildlife beat the heat 👇
