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A Kingfisher has chosen your feed for reasons known only to Kingfishers. Today is a good day.

A Kingfisher perches on a slender branch above still water, its vivid blue feathers and rich orange chest glowing in the sunlight. Looking towards the camera, it appears mildly curious.

Our Autumn Arrival Spotlight shines on the Purple Sandpiper! These hardy shorebirds from Scandinavia thrive on rocky coasts, often seen clinging to wave-battered rocks. 🌊

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Knot flocks touch down in today's Autumn Arrival Spotlight, arriving from the Arctic to join resident birds. Watch and wonder as thousands gather on tidal mudflats at RSPB Snettisham, creating mesmerising aerial displays as they move in unison.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Dunlins arrive in today’s Autumn Arrival Spotlight! 🌊 Watch for these energetic waders, flying in large flocks across the mudflats and estuaries as they settle in for the winter.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"Hear me out, we all agree to cancel Monday..." 📷️ Paul Browning

A pair of Kestrels huddle together on a mossy branch, their heads tucked close as if whispering conspiratorially to one another. The golden evening light highlights the intricate patterning on their feathers while the woodland behind fades into a soft blur.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A Long-tailed Tit among the berries. Delightful. What have you spotted in nature this weekend? 👇

A Long-tailed Tit perches among branches covered in red berries and green leaves. Its small round body, pale face, dark head stripe and soft pinkish markings stand out against a blurred golden-green background.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Today’s Autumn Arrival Spotlight is the Bar-tailed Godwit! 😍 These long-distance travellers fly from their Arctic breeding grounds to settle along UK mudflats, where they probe for bugs with upturned bills.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Autumn skies fill with honking Pink-footed Geese, kicking off our #AutumnArrivalSpotlight series! 🍂 As they return from Iceland and Greenland to grace our wetlands, who’s spotted their signature V-formation?

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Autumn migration is kicking off! 🍁 Have you noticed any of our winter visitors arriving? Stay tuned: we'll be shining a daily spotlight on the birds joining us for the colder months. Check out the Arrival Boards to see who’s flying in and when! 👇

Graphic titled “Arrivals”, showing when a selection of wintering birds arrive in the UK and when they typically leave. Bar-tailed Godwit arrives July–October and departs March–April; Grey Plover July–November, departing April–May; Knot arrives in August and leaves April–May; Sanderling arrives in August and leaves in May; Pintail arrives August–September and leaves March–April. Redwing arrives in September and leaves in March, while Lapland Bunting arrives late September–October and leaves March–April. October arrivals include Purple Sandpiper, Brent Goose, Pink-footed Goose, Shoveler, Bewick’s Swan, Barnacle Goose and Fieldfare. Brambling arrives October–December. Most of these birds depart between March and April, although Pink-footed Goose leaves February–March and Bewick’s Swan in March.

Graphic titled “Arrivals”, continuing a seasonal guide to wintering birds in the UK. Goldeneye arrives August–December and departs March–April. Snow Bunting arrives September–November and leaves February–March, while Pochard arrives September–October and leaves March–April. Great Grey Shrike, Red-throated Diver, Rough-legged Buzzard, Teal, Woodcock, Jack Snipe, Long-tailed Duck and Shore Lark all begin arriving from October, mostly staying until March or April. Water Pipit arrives in late October and leaves in April, while Whooper Swan arrives late October–November and departs March–April. Waxwing arrives November–December and leaves February–March, and Smew arrives November–January and departs March–April.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Your feed now contains one Red Deer and several complimentary ferns. Enjoy.

A Red Deer looks through a curtain of green ferns with its antlers tangled in leafy fronds, giving the impression it's accidentally wearing a woodland hat. The softly blurred background creates a peaceful forest scene.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's the first astronomical day of autumn! 🍂 Crisp air on your cheeks, the smell of damp earth...dew sparkling in cobwebs. A Robin singing as golden leaves crunch underfoot...and cold hands wrapped around a hot drink. What do you think of when you think of autumn? #AutumnEquinox

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Improving your Monday morning with this Bearded Tit. You are welcome. 📷️ @ronpon22.bsky.social

A Bearded Tit stands on a mossy branch, its feathers puffed up into a perfectly round ball. Its warm buff-coloured plumage, pale face and tiny orange bill give it an irresistibly fluffy appearance, while one foot is lifted mid-step as though it's waddling along.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

September sunrises over RSPB Arne 😍 What's made you stop and stare in nature recently? Share your snaps and stories!

A heathland landscape at sunrise, with purple heather blooming across the foreground and tall pine trees rising through the scene. Early morning sunlight streams between the trunks at RSPB Arne, casting a soft golden glow over the grasses and heather as the woodland stretches into the distance.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Salt in the air or heather stirring in the wind. The sudden lift of wings over water, or the hush of a woodland around you. Across the UK, over 7,500 natural treasures are protected for nature. All worth knowing, all worth protecting. Discover your nearest: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

And breathe… 🍃 Unwind with shortlisted @wainwrightprize.bsky.social authors as they share the magic of nature, from rivers and forests alive with wildlife to enchanting new worlds. A huge congratulations to everyone nominated this year, and thank you to the authors who shared their words with us.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Congratulations! You've reached the Bearded Tit part of your feed.

A Bearded Tit peeks around a tall reed with its head tilted curiously towards the camera, as though checking you've made it to the right place. Its soft grey head, peachy-buff body and distinctive black moustache markings stand out against a beautifully blurred reedbed.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Pretending Monday isn't here... 📷️ @aintright.bsky.social

A Dipper stands in a shallow stream with its head completely submerged beneath the water, leaving only its rounded back, folded wings and tail visible above the surface. Small ripples spread around the bird as it searches underwater, creating the comical impression that it's pretending not to be there.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A late summer Comma 😍 ☀️ What wildlife have you noticed this weekend? Share below!

A Comma butterfly rests with its wings open on a large green bramble leaf. Its bright orange wings have dark spots and ragged, scalloped edges, standing out against the soft green background.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Well hello there! A Wheatear has politely joined your scrolling. 😍

A Wheatear stands on a sunlit rock, looking towards the viewer with a calm, attentive expression. Its soft grey head, warm buff chest and pale eyebrow stripe stand out against a beautifully blurred background.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Oh hello, excuse me, has Monday gone yet? 📷️ Robert Sawyer

A fluffy Long-tailed Tit clings to the side of a slender tree trunk, peeking around it with its head tilted almost upside down. Its tiny black eyes and rounded face give it a curious, slightly cautious expression against a softly blurred woodland background.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Back to school mood, courtesy of this young Woodpigeon. Tell us, what wildlife moments have you spotted this weekend? 👇

A young Woodpigeon stands on a wooden ledge, framed by soft green leaves in the foreground. Its fluffy grey-brown feathers, round body and slightly tired expression give it a comically dishevelled, back-to-school look.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

World-renowned artist Ai Weiwei hadn’t created a drawing in over 50 years. Moved by the death of Sherwood Forest’s ancient, 1,200-year-old Major Oak, he travelled to see it for himself. And there, he picked up his pencil again. Discover the story behind A Tree: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

Ai Weiwei sits sketching beneath the sprawling silhouette of Sherwood Forest’s ancient Major Oak. Its vast, bare branches twist across the sky, framing the artist as he draws beneath the 1,200-year-old tree.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Lucky you... a Red Admiral has stopped to bask in your feed. 😍

A Red Admiral butterfly basks in warm sunshine on the curled frond of a bright green fern. Its wings, marked with bold orange bands and white spots, are spread open against a softly blurred backdrop of fresh green foliage.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Me after the Bank Holiday remembering I have a job.

A Common Crane stares directly into the camera with wide reddish-orange eyes and a slightly startled expression. Its long dark neck and pale pointed bill stand out against a smooth, bright green background, giving the portrait an unintentionally comical, caught-off-guard look.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Just a little Water Vole, doing Water Vole things. What have you spotted in nature this weekend? 👀

A Water Vole sits partly hidden among dense green plants at the edge of still water. Its small brown face and rounded body peek out from the vegetation, with the surrounding greenery reflected softly across the water’s surface.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Looks like you're being watched... by a Hobby no less. 👀

A Hobby perches on a leafy branch with its wings raised high, looking directly towards the camera as though it has just spotted you. Bright blue sky peeks through the foliage behind the sleek falcon, while soft green leaves frame the scene.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Wonderful news alert! 🎉 One of the UK’s rarest breeding birds has had a remarkable year. Montagu’s Harriers have successfully bred in the UK for the second year running, raising six youngsters from two nests at a secret farmland location. www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

5 more minutes? 😴 📷️ Laura Peyton #Monday

A plump Robin stands on a branch with its head buried completely into its orange chest, looking as though it's determined to stay asleep for just a little longer.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Not a bad way to spend a Sunday... ☀️ Have you got out and about in nature this weekend? Share your snaps and stories with us. 👇️

A family of Mute Swans swims through a calm, green channel surrounded by lush wetland plants and purple flowers. Two white adults glide ahead while a grey-brown cygnet follows behind, with the water reflecting the greenery around them.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

From restoring landscapes and bringing species back from the brink, we’ve achieved a lot together over the past year. Our latest Annual Report is packed with stories that show just some of what your support has helped make possible. Thank you. www.rspb.org.uk/about-us/ann... 💚

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Oh look, a Yellow Wagtail has wandered into your feed for a little paddle. How delightful!

A Yellow Wagtail pauses in a shallow puddle, one foot lifted as though taking another careful step. Its vivid yellow underparts stand out against the soft browns of the muddy waterside

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Oh to be a tiny Goldcrest enjoying your tiny Goldcrest bath 📹️ @carlbovisnature.bsky.social

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

"Rise and shineee! it's Mond-" NOPE. 📷️ @aintright.bsky.social

A Nuthatch clings to a mossy tree trunk with its back to the camera, its head completely hidden behind the log as though it has immediately ducked out of sight. Only its blue-grey back, folded wings and tail remain visible against a softly blurred green woodland background.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

You never quite know who you'll meet on a walk. 🦎 What have you seen out and about in nature recently? Share below!

A Common Lizard peeks over the edge of a sunlit stone, its head and front leg in sharp focus. Warm bronze scales, a bright dark eye and delicate patterning stand out against a softly blurred background of green grasses.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A little celestial magic is coming our way tonight! ☀️🌘 From shortly after 6pm, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from parts of the UK, peaking around an hour later. Then, after dark, the Perseid meteor shower takes over, with shooting stars streaking across our skies into the early hours.

A partial solar eclipse against a glowing orange sky, with the Moon covering the lower-right portion of the Sun. Text reads: “A once in a generation solar eclipse will be visible this evening.”

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Well hello there! Your feed has attracted a rather lovely Grass Snake. 🤗

Nestled among tall green reeds, a Grass Snake gently peeks above the still water. Its reflection mirrors the curious little face below, adding to the calm, hidden feel of the scene.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Congratulations! You've stumbled across the lucky Spoonbill! 👀 This is very rare. Lucky Spoonbill says: "May all your endeavours succeed". 📷 @deaneades333.bsky.social

A close-up of a Eurasian Spoonbill with bright white plumage and its distinctive spoon-shaped bill slightly open, making it look as though it's offering a friendly greeting. Calm blue water fills the background.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A Sand Martin has claimed this spot in your feed. Please continue scrolling. 📷️ Sue Wood

A Sand Martin sits on a wire with its beak stretched wide open, looking as though it's shouting straight at the camera. The tiny bird is framed against a softly blurred green background.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

It’s here! 😍📚🍃

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Monday? Shan't. Won't. Can't make me. #MondayMotivation 📷️ Paul Browning

A tiny Goldcrest perches on a wooden rail, tilting its head up towards the camera with a determined, slightly defiant expression. Its fluffy grey face, bright yellow crown stripe and olive-green wings stand out against a softly blurred background, making it look as though it's politely refusing to budge.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Just off the trail... 🧡 What little moments have caught your eye in nature recently? Share your snaps and stories with us!

A Silver-washed Fritillary butterfly perches on the tip of a green fern, its patterned wings glowing in the sunlight. Behind it, two walkers and a dog are softly out of focus on a woodland path... small wildlife moments await just off the trail.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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

A golden full moon - the July ‘Hay Moon’ or ‘Buck Moon’ - rises low over silhouetted grasses, casting a warm glow into the dusky sky. Hints of soft cloud drift across a fading blue backdrop as the moon climbs

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

This Brown Hare has brought you a dandelion. It picked it specially. 📷️ Sue Wood

A Brown Hare sits among long grass and wildflowers, holding a fresh yellow dandelion in its mouth while looking straight at the camera. The charming pose makes it seem as though it's proudly offering the flower to you.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

What wildlife moment made your weekend? 😍 Share your snaps and stories below! 📷️ Ben Andrew

An Osprey flies low over calm water with its broad wings fully outstretched, talons hanging below. Tiny droplets of water trail behind as the bird banks against a backdrop of soft green woodland.

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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.

Drone image of Cairngorms National Park fire with text which reads ongoing fire in the cairngorms national park

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Excuse me... a tiny Lapwing has toddled into your feed. 🥹

A fluffy Lapwing chick stands on a path with oversized legs and tiny feet, looking as though it's setting off on an important little adventure. Its soft cream, brown and black down contrasts with the beautifully blurred green background.

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RSPB Scotland @rspbscotland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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

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How RSPB Scotland staff and volunteers fought a huge wildfire with help from the local community

YouTube video by RSPB

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