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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Wishing you a happy, healthy and restful Christmas 🎄

Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

So pleased that Edgbaston Pool SSSI has recently reopened - a real ecological jewel in south Birmingham. On Wednesday there were three Little Grebes, about thirty Black-headed Gulls, a few Shoveler, and nine (nine!!) Herons!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Walked through the magnificent Moseley Bog yesterday. Saw Grey Wagtails hopping about the streams, and even heard a cronking Raven. It's said to have inspired the Old Forest in Lord of the Rings. Thankfully no otherworldly creatures, only a few friendly dogs! @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Winterbourne Gardens looking spectacular this afternoon. Absolutely love the golden and reddish hues of the sweetgum on the right. @unibirmingham.bsky.social

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

A note about the Nature Reserves of London map, which you can find on my website (in bio) 👇

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

A phenomenal @wildsummituk.bsky.social in Bristol yesterday, with colleagues from across the nature sector. A privilege to speak on the opening panel, on how Govt can best meet its 2030 nature targets. Also thought-provoking to hear debates on nature finance, farming, planning and beyond!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Long Meadow, Eastcote yesterday evening, a final glimpse of August sunlight peeking through the canopy. A fairly quiet visit, apart from a few Blue Tits, Long-tailed Tits and a very noisy Nuthatch!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Join us at the Wild Summit on 11 Sept, to discuss how to restore nature. I'm be speaking alongside @stephspyro.bsky.social, @beccyrspb.bsky.social, Abi Bunker of @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social and Areeba Hamid of @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social. See @wildsummituk.bsky.social for more. See you there!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Spent the weekend at a young nature writers' retreat in the New Forest. It was a privilege to learn useful writing tips, meet like-minded young naturalists and speak about the practicalities of being a writer. Thank you to the Cameron Bespolka Trust for an inspiring weekend!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Yesterday it was wonderful to see my friend and fellow @nationalparkcity.bsky.social Ranger Luke Newcombe @grown22.com (and Milo the dachshund). For years, Luke has put the 'green' back in Wood Green. He's created a nature reserve and a parklet, and is now building a greenhouse for a local school!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Deeply sad news that Mathew Frith of @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social has passed away. Mathew was a lifelong champion of London's natural environment, playing a major role in the capital's nature recovery for decades. I'm proud to have called him a colleague, mentor and friend. Rest In Peace Mathew 💚

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Delighted to be speaking at the @wildsummituk.bsky.social main stage on 11 September! I'll be speaking alongside @beccyrspb.bsky.social, @stephspyro.bsky.social, Areeba Hamid of @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social and Abi Bunker of the Woodland Trust. See you there! wildsummituk.eventbrite.co.uk

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

A real pleasure to attend the opening of the new Carbon Garden at @rbgkew.bsky.social. It highlights the role of carbon in our ecosystems, especially in a warming climate, and mitigation and adaptation measures to combat climate change. Visit to learn about carbon in our natural world!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

As always, I thoroughly enjoyed visiting @globalbirdfair.bsky.social yesterday. A chance to catch up with friends and fellow conservationists from across the country. The talks by @theurbanbirder.bsky.social and @rspb.bsky.social Youth Council were also a lot of fun!

Mary Colwell and Kabir. Credit: Megan Shersby

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Last Sunday marked 50 years of the Brent River Park, a green corridor beginning at the A40 in the north and ending near the Thames in the south. As the Park's special advisor, I was honoured to unveil a commemorative sign in Ealing with Mayor of Ealing, Cllr Anthony Kelly.

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

A fabulous morning at the London Climate Action Week youth summit, hosted by @metecoban92.bsky.social, @earthminutes.bsky.social and @zslofficial.bsky.social. Inspired by the innovative work of London's young environmentalists to empower our generation. Lovely to see many familiar faces too!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

I've been in Lisbon during the past week. Whenever I visit the city centre's green spaces, the birdlife never fails to impress. Spotless Starlings, Treecreepers, Serins, Blue-crowned Parakeets, but above all, stunning Hoopoes!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

A fabulous second day at London Open Gardens yesterday. I caught up with some of those who make the City of London havens for communities and biodiversity. Nic Guerra's secret garden by the Tower of London, and the meadows of the @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social, were looking spectacular as ever!

Nic's Secret Garden by the Tower of London

The Barbican Wildlife Garden team and Kabir

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Stumbled across this enormous, majestic oak tree in Eastcote's Long Meadow yesterday.

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Govt proposals to effectively dismantle ELMS and BNG are incredibly worrying. Sites of all sizes play a crucial role in recovering, restoring and connecting so much habitat across the country. These initiatives have so much potential. Nature cannot afford another regression.

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Spent today 'beating the bounds' with @saveleamarshes.bsky.social, a centuries-old tradition marking the Middlesex-Essex boundary along the River Lea. It highlighted both conservation and development projects along its banks, reflecting our dynamic relationship with urban natural heritage.

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

I am 20 today. I cannot believe where the time has gone! It's lovely in the garden today. The Swifts are screeching overhead and our Great Tit chicks recently fledged. As always, I'm grateful for your encouragement, support and wisdom.

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Your annual reminder that the County of Middlesex still exists! Middlesex may not exist in local government, but it endures as a recognised UK historic county. On 16 May, we celebrate our county's rich history, heritage and natural environment. A very happy Middlesex Day!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Yesterday I attended the unveiling of a new installation at Fitzrovia Chapel, by @chrisgpackham.bsky.social and Richard Ansett. I was privileged to speak about the impact of grassroots conservation in urban areas. Lovely to catch up with so many people passionate about the natural world!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

A very happy 99th birthday to Sir David Attenborough! I'm very honoured to have contributed to this celebration of Sir David's work, alongside figures from the conservation world and beyond. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Couldn't resist, decided to join in on the trend.

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

I've just returned from a university field trip to Rotterdam. The prevalence of habitats around transport infrastructure is striking - pockets of grassland, parkland and wetland are numerous. They seem such tangible, accessible places that could help reconnect cities with nature.

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Last week a friend and I hiked through Alvechurch, a stone's throw away from Birmingham. The walk took us through farmland, scrubland, meadows and a @worcswt.bsky.social woodland. We saw Sparrowhawks, plenty of Chiffchaffs, and even tasted some wild sorrell (very citrus-like)!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

After six truly memorable years, I have left the @rspb.bsky.social Youth Council. It has been an honour to work with fellow Youth Councillors and RSPB staff on so many projects over the years. The experience has been transformative to say the least. I'll miss the RSPB very, very much!

RSPB Youth Council and Chris Packham, Restore Nature Now march, 2024

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

The Peregrines (one in the top left hand corner!) have returned to nest on Old Joe, here at the University of Birmingham.

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Some recent signs of spring here at the University of Birmingham - bright daffodils and crocuses are emerging and flowering everywhere. I also came across this pair of Mallards bathing, a fairly rare sight on campus!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

An aged-looking tree (not sure of the species), the extent of whose branches are impossible to capture in one photo. It quietly gazes upon passers-by as they make their way between Edgbaston and Harborne, waving a hundred times as its branches sway in the wind.

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Pink flowers blossoming at the University of Birmingham's School of Education today. Adds a lovely splash of colour to this otherwise grey, concrete part of campus!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Watching the #CANBill debate online this afternoon. It's refreshing to see such constructive debate on climate and nature in the Commons. It is equally heartening to see considerable cross-party support for the Bill - let's hope it can get the Bill to the next stage! @zero-hour.bsky.social

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

I spent last weekend exploring Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter. Tucked away in one of the old red-brick houses was the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. Inside was this beautiful Crane, which the artist, Sarah Dukes, made from salvaged wire!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Started the New Year with a visit to the V and A Museum. Their exhibition on the Mughals is spectacular, with paintings often featuring beautiful depictions of animals. Here's one from the early 1600s. Zoom in and see how many bird species you can find!

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

For me, 2024 has been an unforgettable year. Thank you for your continued encouragement, support and wisdom. Here's one of my favourite views from this year, from a trip to Stirling in March. Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! 🎄🦌⛄

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