Reposted by Josh SollittLincolnshire Wildlife Trust @lincswildlife.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Wow! Just look how close we are! A huge thank you to each and every one of you who has supported the campaign so far. Every donation really does make a difference. lincstrust.org.uk/hawthorpe-appeal 1125
Reposted by Josh SollittAlexander Lees @alexanderlees.bsky.social · 23/09/2026So this is gripping.... Difficult to know at this point how this haul relates to exceptional sea temperatures vs a poorly-inventoried deepwater region #UKBirding 0477
Reposted by Josh SollittBirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 22/09/2026A drop in breeding productivity has been linked to the long-term decline of Montagu's Harrier in Spain, according to new research: f.mtr.coolBreeding productivity linked to Spanish Montagu's Harrier declineSpain's struggling Montagu's Harriers will continue to decline over the next decade, according to a recently published study. 081
Reposted by Josh SollittBirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 19/09/2026A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Bulgaria in connection with the suspected poisoning of eight vultures in Central Balkan National Park, including a young Bearded Vulture: f.mtr.coolMan arrested after poisoning kills Bearded Vulture and seven other vulturesA 36-year-old man has been detained over the deaths of eight vultures in Bulgaria, including a reintroduced Bearded Vulture days after his return from a 14,100-km journey across Europe. 1153
Reposted by Josh SollittRareBirdAlert @rarebirder.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Landmark count identifies Yellow-breasted Bunting winter strongholds www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/L...rarebirdalert.co.ukLandmark count identifies Yellow-breasted Bunting winter strongholdsThe first coordinated international survey of Yellow-breasted Bunting winter roosts has established a vital new baseline for the Critically Endangered migrant. 082
Reposted by Josh SollittJohn Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 18/09/2026What on earth is happening? 23833121339
Reposted by Josh SollittBucktonbirder @bucktonbirder.bsky.social · 13/09/2026HV has now reached Marakesh, Morocco. She roosted last night in a green river valley. She is going to be facing the harsh reality of proper desert soon. 0323
Reposted by Josh SollittRareBirdAlert @rarebirder.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Rodenticide levels soar in Buzzards as campaigners demand Welsh restrictions www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/R...rarebirdalert.co.ukRodenticide levels soar in Buzzards as campaigners demand Welsh restrictionsCampaigners analysing government monitoring data say second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide contamination has risen sharply in tested Buzzards. 074
Reposted by Josh SollittRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Mainstream conservation headed by Operation Turtle Dove (partners RSPB, Natural England, Pensthorpe Conservation Trust & Fair to Nature) is clear that such releases are reckless, unhelpful, not supported. Yet a National Park Authority is doing it anyway. #ornithology www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukTurtle doves released in South Downs in bid to stop extinctionConservationists release more than two dozen turtle doves in the South Downs National Park. 63014
Reposted by Josh SollittRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Two-tier enforcement. 093
Reposted by Josh SollittGuy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 08/09/2026NEW: Reported pheasant numbers increase in England to over 26 million, according to official data I've obtained under FOI But these stats fall far short of what the shooting industry acknowledges to be the true figures, as so many estates fail to comply with regs whoownsengland.org/2026/09/08/r...whoownsengland.orgReported pheasant numbers increase in England as government explores regulatory optionsThis post is by Guy Shrubsole. Photo: AndyHi8 on Flickr, Creative Commons Licence (CC-BY-NC-ND 2.0) The latest official figures show an ongoing increase in the reported number of pheasants being br… 29938
Reposted by Josh SollittBucktonbirder @bucktonbirder.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Montagu's Harrier HV is crossing the Pyrenees this evening at 10,000ft! 29216
Reposted by Josh SollittBirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 26/08/2026The best of the Bridges Brian McCloskey recounts a seawatch for the ages at Bridges of Ross last week, during which 20 lucky observers enjoyed a host of mega seabirds: f.mtr.coolThe best of the BridgesBrian McCloskey recounts a seawatch for the ages at Bridges of Ross in mid-August 2026, during which 20 lucky observers enjoyed a host of mega seabirds. 1234
Reposted by Josh SollittBirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Some fantastic Montagu's Harrier news today – six chicks have successfully fledged at a secret location in England! The RSPB's Mark Thomas, who spent his summer monitoring the breeding harriers, will be joining us on Wednesday's episode of The BirdGuides Podcast as well. 1368
Reposted by Josh SollittRaptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Montagu's Harrier, UK's rarest breeding raptor, nests successfully in England for second year in a row. Excellent partnership working between RSPB and farmers. Press release ⬇️ #RaptorResearch raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/08/24/m...raptorpersecutionuk.orgMontagu’s Harrier, UK’s rarest breeding raptor, nests successfully in England for second year in a rowPress release from RSPB (24 August 2026) THE UK’S RAREST BREEDING BIRD RAISES CHICKS AT SECRET LOCATION FOR THE SECOND YEAR RUNNING The UK’s rarest breeding bird of prey, the Montagu… 011635
Reposted by Josh SollittProfessor Euan Ritchie FAMS @euanritchie.bsky.social · 23/08/2026And now the marine mammals will likely start dying in significant numbers too www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a... 😭 The Albanese government has not invested in and prioritised developing a vaccine for use on native mammals. This is disgraceful and negligent.theguardian.comFur seal’s death marks first Australian mainland mammal fatality from spreading H5 bird flu strainSeal found dead at Beachport in South Australia presages ‘significant losses’, minister warns 23242151
Reposted by Josh Sollittstanfordbirder.bsky.social @stanfordbirder.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Stanford Reservoir - the ringing group have been out all week & numbers have been a lot lower than last year. Just reward today though with this Wryneck, the first since 2023. Reward for their great effort. Ferruginous Duck still, 30 Yellow Wagtail. #PWC2026 0393
Reposted by Josh SollittHelen Czerski @helenczerski.bsky.social · 19/08/2026I cannot see a dead fish as a "conservation success". Bluefin tuna are still rare - they only avoid being technically endangered cos they stabilised at a tiny number. That's not a healthy population, just a stable one. Let them breed and really do well before you fish for them if you have to.theguardian.comFirst bluefin tunas caught off Yorkshire since 1960s ‘success story’ for marine conservationResearchers laud return of giant tuna to North Sea after being fished almost to point of extinction 32866206
Reposted by Josh SollittRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 15/08/2026This Aurochs may well have walked through Monks Wood. 05611
Reposted by Josh SollittBirds of Poole Harbour @harbourbirds.bsky.social · 15/08/2026An adult male Honey Buzzard came and landed on our Osprey nest briefly this afternoon, digging in the nest searching for a potential wasp or bees nest?! @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social 311121
Reposted by Josh SollittRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Currently hotter in my garden than in Algiers, Ankara, Athens or Damascus. 071
Reposted by Josh SollittTom Lowe @saloplarus.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Looks like it has finally happened, British breeding #CaspianGull! #takingovertheworld #gulls #ukbirding 28726
Reposted by Josh SollittRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Unidentified item in the moth-bagging area. 1345
Reposted by Josh SollittRaptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Natural England forced to admit 'Every White-tailed Eagle death in Dorset linked to rat poison'. #RaptorResearch raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/08/01/n...raptorpersecutionuk.orgNatural England forced to admit ‘Every White-tailed Eagle death in Dorset linked to rat poison’Last week, the independent group Wildlife Poisoning Research UK (WPRUK) issued a press release confirming the poisoning of more White-tailed Eagles in Dorset, following the high profile poisoning o… 34745
Reposted by Josh SollittMet Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 31/07/2026In our latest press release we take an early look at the July stats: just how dry has it been? bit.ly/45xyDEF 913567
Reposted by Josh SollittGuy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 30/07/2026"Some parts of Devon have not experienced any rain for 50 consecutive days." 😫 #ClimateCrisis www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comHalf of England officially in ‘exceptionally serious’ droughtEnvironment Agency names seven regions affected by unusually hot and dry weather and shortage of water 56022
Reposted by Josh SollittHelsinki Birder @helsinkibirder.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Ahhh no. 😢 That's a part of my youth gone. Bill Oddie, naturalist and broadcaster, dies aged 85 www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...theguardian.comBill Oddie, naturalist and broadcaster, dies aged 85Coming to fame in The Goodies, Oddie was later known for his wildlife expertise and presented BBC Springwatch 2182
Reposted by Josh SollittCharnwood Forest Geopark @charnwoodforest.bsky.social · 26/07/2026⚠️ Extreme Fire Risk ⚠️ 🔥 After an exceptionally dry summer there's an increased fire risk in Charnwood Forest. 🪧 Signs are up across the Geopark: don't light fires or barbecues. 🌳 Be smart and help protect the countryside 🦌 136
Reposted by Josh SollittDorset Raptor Study Group @dorsetraptors.bsky.social · 22/07/2026We're delighted to announce the 2026 Dorset Live Hobby cam is back and the first chick hatched just this morning, happy viewing! More info here www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetbirdtours.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social y.social @raptoraidjimmi.bsky.social 35815
Reposted by Josh SollittRaptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Confirmation of further White-tailed Eagle poisonings in Dorset 🦅☠️ Press release from Wildlife Poisoning Research UK ⬇️ #RaptorResearch raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/07/22/c...raptorpersecutionuk.orgConfirmation of further White-tailed Eagle poisonings in DorsetPress release from Wildlife Poisoning Research UK (WPRUK), 22 July 2026: CONFIRMATION OF FURTHER EAGLE POISONINGS IN DORSET The white tailed sea eagle is one of England’s rarest and most impressive… 23427
Reposted by Josh Sollittwildlifewindows.bsky.social @wildlifewindows.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Dorset LIVE Hobby nest camera 2026 coming soon! Will post details when live (24 to 48 hours from now). 0134
Reposted by Josh SollittDorset Raptor Study Group @dorsetraptors.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Dorset LIVE Hobby nest camera 2026 coming soon! Will post details when live (24-48hrs from now). 1296
Reposted by Josh SollittThe Scottish Ornithologists' Club @scottishbirding.bsky.social · 16/07/2026A new Buzzard colour-ringing project has started in Central Scotland to better understand the local population and dispersal. The project is using red ring with a three letter code. If you spot a ringed bird, please report your sighting to buzzardcolourringing@gmail.com #ClydeBirding 03924
Reposted by Josh SollittWest Midlands Ringing Group @westmidlandsrg.bsky.social · 09/07/2026UPDATE: Male has been identified and details passed to the police. Thank you all for sharing. 1214
Reposted by Josh SollittWest Midlands Ringing Group @westmidlandsrg.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Please DM or email wmrg.contact@gmail.com with details so we can pass their details on to the police as part of their investigation. Please refrain from posting their details on this post. 022
Reposted by Josh SollittWest Midlands Ringing Group @westmidlandsrg.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Appeal for Identification We’re seeking to identify the individual pictured after the disturbance of a Sche 1 protected bird at an active nest. Their presence caused the adult birds to leave the nest potentially putting vulnerable chicks at risk during the current extreme heat. 53423
Reposted by Josh SollittRareBirdAlert @rarebirder.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Hen Harrier vanishes on grouse moor after satellite tag is deliberately cut off Hen Harrier disappeared on Ruabon Moor, an area described by the RSPB as one of the UK’s most notorious raptor persecution hotspots. www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/H...rarebirdalert.co.ukHen Harrier vanishes on grouse moor after satellite tag is deliberately cut off> 0139
Reposted by Josh SollittRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 30/06/2026That was quick! Tophill's a sporadic breeding site ~48km from Spurn (2nd biggest dot on map below). Good example of Marsh Tits dispersing from isolated territories in fragmented habitat getting 'lost in the landscape', with no habitat or mates nearby. They keep looking until they run out of options☠️ 2257
Reposted by Josh SollittWest Midlands Ringing Group @westmidlandsrg.bsky.social · 30/06/2026⚠️ We’ve been made aware of people disturbing and photographing Schedule 1 birds with dependent young in Staffordshire. This is a criminal offence, even from a public footpath or right of way if your actions disturb the birds. Images & information has been passed to local police for investigation 092
Reposted by Josh SollittGareth Clements @birdergaz.bsky.social · 29/06/2026@rspbframptonmarsh.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social one of the 8 spot red is colour ringed I just cant read the numbers on yellow tag 0101
Reposted by Josh SollittRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Was it Oliver Rackham who said something like "temperate deciduous woodland is safe from forest fires because it burns like wet cardboard"? He didn't figure on #ClimateChange and 35-40C in Western Europe. Look out Chilterns beechwoods, this could be a near future... 4226
Reposted by Josh SollittAlexander Lees @alexanderlees.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Nest protection an emergency room conservation intervention that is unlikely to be scalable to reverse declines, but may prevent local extinction and thus warranted. Ultimately we need to stop giving generalists like Great-spotted Woodpeckers a leg up by feeding them #Ornithology 35712
Reposted by Josh SollittLesser Spot Network @lesserspotnet.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Very promising results for protecting Willow Tit nests and good work by @wildhorizons.bsky.social . We love all Woodpeckers, but Great Spots are the culprits here. 0236
Reposted by Josh SollittRareBirdAlert @rarebirder.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Italy moves closer to expanding hunting of migratory birds A controversial reform of Italy's hunting law could allow shooting in protected areas, reopen pressure on Alpine migration routes and reduce penalties for hunting offences. www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/I...rarebirdalert.co.ukItaly moves closer to expanding hunting of migratory birdsA controversial reform of Italy's hunting law could allow shooting in protected areas, reopen pressure on Alpine migration routes and reduce penalties for hunting offences 2129
Reposted by Josh SollittRichard K Broughton @richardkbroughton.bsky.social · 24/06/2026New in #BirdStudy Edge of extinction: Ring Ouzels found in just 9 sites in all-Ireland survey, all in County Donegal. Decline to near extinction of a mountain passerine: the status of the Ring Ouzel Turdus torquatus in the Republic of Ireland in 2021 doi.org/10.1080/0006... #ornithology 15715
Reposted by Josh SollittRaptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Yet another Hen Harrier 'disappears' from Ruabon grouse moor in North Wales - her satellite tag had been "deliberately cut off". Press release from RSPB and commentary from me ⬇️ #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime 🌍 raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/06/24/y...raptorpersecutionuk.orgYet another Hen Harrier ‘disappears’ from Ruabon grouse moor in North Wales – her satellite tag had been “deliberately cut off”Press release from RSPB (24 June 2026): RARE HEN HARRIER VANISHES IN WELSH ‘BERMUDA TRIANGLE’ – WITH SATELLITE TAG CUT FROM ITS BODY North Wales Police, RSPB and the National Trus… 35745
Reposted by Josh SollittScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Canicule: France records the hottest day of its recorded history 10211118
Reposted by Josh SollittPhil Sturgeon 🌳🚵⚓️ @philsturgeon.com · 19/06/2026Charity exists to solve the failures of government. The Environment Agency has been defunded and defanged, and now they’re using what little power and resource they have left to go after *checks notes* volunteers removing rubbish from rivers for them. 🙃 www.mylondon.news/news/east-lo...mylondon.newsMan facing up to 2 years in prison for clearing rubbish from East London riverPaul Powlesland, 40, and a group of volunteers filled over 200 bags of rubbish from the River Roding in Barking, East London 715967
Reposted by Josh SollittMiguel McMinn @mmcminn.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Black rat in osprey nest of Cabrera National Park. The eggs have been abandoned by the parents. Via @seobirdlife.bsky.social youtu.be/CYjsFFo3xIQ?... The eradication of invasive species on Cabrera has been bogged for years. When will it be done seriously?youtu.beLA RATA QUIERE LOS HUEVOS ABANDONADOS 🥚🥚🐀· Águila pescadora · P.N. Cabrera - Osprey SpainYouTube video by SEOBirdLife 045
Reposted by Josh SollittRaptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 03/06/2026More news on the satellite-tagged White-tailed Eagle that 'disappeared' on a grouse shooting estate in the North York Moors National Park. #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/06/03/m...raptorpersecutionuk.orgMore news on the satellite-tagged White-tailed Eagle that ‘disappeared’ on a grouse shooting estate in the North York Moors National ParkOn Monday the news broke that a young satellite-tagged White-tailed Eagle had ‘disappeared’ in suspicious circumstances on a grouse shooting estate in the North York Moors National Park… 37550