RSPB

Monday mood: This Heron standing very still, hoping no one asks it to do anything today.

The UK Government says it wants a planning system that supports growth, new infrastructure and revives our natural world.  But if the Prime Minister genuinely wants to scale up nature restoration in England then this morning’s barrage of inflammatory rhetoric directed at regulators, nature lovers and wildlife is a poor start. Time and again we’re hearing about places the Prime Minister is happy to concrete over, yet silence on our best places for nature that must be effectively protected from development. Our ancient woods, our heaths, our very best refuges for wildlife. It’s these places that underpin our economy, our health and wellbeing, and will help us hold back and adapt to climate change. The RSPB, and many millions of people across this country, care deeply about our natural world and the important sites for nature we have left. But does Sir Keir? #Development #Planning #Nature

If I can't see my emails... they can't see me.

A tanker and cargo ship tragically collided off the Yorkshire coast yesterday. Our first thoughts are with the crew and emergency responders. We are also deeply worried about the potential impact of pollution on seabirds and marine life. Seabirds are already struggling: Avian Flu hit them hard, food supplies are uncertain, and offshore developments are adding pressure. A potential pollution incident is the last thing our seabirds need. We continue to monitor the situation closely and are working with authorities as needed. Read our full response: https://lnkd.in/e5a4H-qv 👈

The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all. To lift each other up, and lift nature up. Together we fly. https://lnkd.in/e6mGP2mB

Emily Williamson. Eliza Philipps. Etta Lemon. On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate our fearless founders. ⚡ In 1889, their bold campaign against the use of feathers in fashion marked the beginnings of the RSPB. Today, we’re the UK’s largest nature conservation charity. These women stood firm in the face of social norms, took on the destructive feather trade - and won. Their efforts led to significant victories, including the 1921 plumage ban, which was pivotal in saving species such as the Snowy Egret from extinction. Here's to the women who paved the way, and to all who continue to stand up for nature today. PS - Etta Lemon, we salute you 👏

We're announcing a brand-new RSPB nature reserve! 💚 Roundbarrow Farm in Wiltshire is set to transform from a former intensive dairy farm into a flourishing chalk grass & woodland reserve... creating vital habitat for rare birds, butterflies, and wildflowers. A huge win for wildlife 👇 Read all about it: https://lnkd.in/eVFmtxug

Me, pretending Monday isn’t happening... #MondayMotivation

"One last thing before you go..." Me: *gone*

Take a moment. A Short-eared Owl drifts low over saltmarshes, wings steady in the coastal breeze. Below, Lapwings rise, their silhouettes shifting against the light. A quiet dance of air and land, wild and free. Let nature’s rhythm settle you. #RSPBNatureBreak