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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 5h

Nature should be where politicians bring the country together, not race to the bottom. The public is ready for more. Westminster needs to catch up.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 5h

The public doesn’t buy the idea that protecting nature comes at the expense of the things we need. Only 8% believe environmental protections are a barrier to building homes. We can have new homes, a thriving economy and nature recovery.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 5h

And all of this is badly out of step with the public. More in Common research finds 82% say protecting nature and wildlife is important to them. Yet only 32% think politicians see it as important. That’s a political failure and a missed opportunity. www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

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Nature matters to voters of all political parties

There is an opportunity for political parties to be ambitious in their nature policies. Their supporters expect them to protect, restore and champion nature.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 5h

We’ve also heard calls to leave the Aarhus Convention, which gives people a say in environmental decisions and the right to challenge them. Taking those rights away would silence communities at a time they need a voice.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 5h

That includes proposals to abolish essential environmental regulators. Weakening the institutions that safeguard wildlife would take us backwards. Environmental protections aren’t a barrier, they help underpin the natural world our economy depends on.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 5h

Are leaders serious about nature recovery? Based on this party conference season, the answer looks like no. We’ve seen too little ambition, alongside proposals that would weaken the protections and institutions nature depends on.

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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 Science @rspbscience.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This poetry film gives a voice to farmers who envision a future where nature is central to food and farming Produced as a collaboration between @iamloudpro.bsky.social, and the JUSTLANZ project, including local partner SAC Consulting Watch here: tinyurl.com/ycyb6t36 lunzhub.com/projects/jus...

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Cattle & Curlews || Poetry Film for the JUSTLANZ Project

"Cattle & Curlews" was created by I Am Loud CIC for the JUSTLANZ project, which aims to develop transformative pathways for a just transition to net zero for the UK food-farming sector, considering…

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Licensing gamebird shooting is an important way to start tackling this illegal activity. That’s why the UK Government’s call for evidence is a welcome step forward. www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Government launches call for evidence on gamebird shooting

The government has launched a call for evidence on gamebird shooting

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Our birds of prey are still paying the price for wildlife crime. With over half of confirmed persecution incidents linked to land managed for gamebird shooting, stronger safeguards are way overdue.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The nature crisis is not just an environmental problem. It's an economic problem, a social problem and a national security problem. For too long nature hasn't been a priority, but investing in it now is investing in all our futures. RSPB CEO Beccy Speight explains 👇 labourlist.org/2026/07/a-ne...

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'The new Chancellor can define a new economics, with nature at its core' - LabourList

Investing in nature now is investing in all our futures. And by doing so, it will deliver a more equal, fair and prosperous country.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Imagine waiting six years for a plan to protect nature… …to find it barely mentions protected nature. 👇

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

UK Government should now focus on increasing investment in this important scheme, and on bringing in good quality farm advice to support more agreements. This could be a recipe for resilient farming landscapes, rich in nature.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Plans for new simplified agreements could help get more land into nature-friendly management, but the ambition of the scheme must remain high. Comprehensive, whole-farm agreements will always be needed to secure a mix of habitats on farms and ensure opportunities are not missed.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Promises to make this scheme accessible to more farmers are very welcome. We know we need to increase the number of new agreements to between 3,000 and 4,000 each year to save nature on farmland.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier scheme is one of the most powerful tools we have to halt and reverse nature’s decline in England. The scheme looks after precious habitats like peatlands, and funds management of land for threatened species like Curlew.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It was great to hear the Secretary of State at Groundswell talking about how nature and profitability in farming go hand in hand - we couldn’t agree more!

A sign reading 'GROUNDSWELL' at Groundswell event, a regenerative agricultural festival, Hertfordshire, June 2024.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

On Wednesday 24 June in London, hundreds of people will meet their MPs to speak up for the wildlife and wild places they care about. There’s never been a more critical time to stand up and take action. Find out more, and be part of the Wonder, Loss & Action lobby: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...

A promotional graphic for the Wonder, Loss and Action lobby. Set against a bright blue background, an illustration of an Atlantic Puffin stands facing right. Its glossy black back contrasts with a white face and chest, while its large triangular bill is striped in orange, yellow and grey. Large white text reads: “Wonder, Loss and Action lobby”. Smaller text beneath states: “Wednesday 24 June, Westminster.” In the bottom left corner, a credit reads: “© Illustration, Jackie Morris / The Book of Birds

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Wildlife and Countryside Link @wclnews.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The consequences of bycatch are devastating. Seabirds, porpoises, seals, sharks and other wildlife are accidentally caught in fishing gear intended to catch other species, often suffering injury, drowning or slow deaths. The shocking reality? Bycatch is avoidable.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

There are proposals to make changes, though not for better. They involve even more exemptions, meaning more developers will be able to avoid contributing back to communities and wildlife through Biodiversity Net Gain.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Currently, as many as 86% of residential development applications avoid Biodiversity Net Gain. This is through the de minimis exemption, which allows developers to opt out of BNG entirely by classifying their own impacts on nature as ‘very small’, often without providing detailed evidence.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Biodiversity Net Gain is designed to ensure that nature is restored alongside the delivery of new developments. But in practice it isn't delivering what it should or could.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The Government is considering planning loopholes that could strip nature from England’s most deprived communities. ❌

THE
GOVERNMENT
WANTS TO
STRIP NATURE
FROM ENGLAND’S
MOST DEPRIVED
COMMUNITIES.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Thanks to all who joined in the discussion, including the National Wildlife Crime Unit, Northern England Raptor Forum, and @werahobhouse.org.uk!

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Great to present the RSPB’s Patterns of Persecution report in Westminster yesterday, hosted by Curlew Champion @joemorrismp.bsky.social The message was clear: England needs a licensing system for gamebird shooting to protect our birds of prey. www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wi...

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Swifts need your help! It’s officially breeding season for swifts, and there’s a few things you can do to help them, including help mapping their nesting locations. We have a full guide here: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Today was a missed opportunity for nature. The UK Government has to do more.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Nature’s decline isn’t inevitable - it’s a political choice. With the UK Government setting its political agenda in the King’s Speech tomorrow, this is the chance to change course and build a future where nature can thrive. Read our new report, Nature on the Edge 👇 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Sir David Attenborough… on your 100th birthday, we thank you. For a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with such grace and wonder. Generations have fallen in love with nature because of you. Happy birthday, Sir. 🎉

This photograph captures Sir David Attenborough seated outdoors on the rugged terrain of Skomer Island. Behind him, the ocean and coastal cliffs form a scenic backdrop under a clear sky. Sir David, dressed in a khaki jacket and light trousers, looks towards the camera with a gentle expression, exuding a sense of warmth, calm, and wisdom. Around him, puffins can be seen flying and perched on the rocky ground, illuminated in rays of golden sunlight as the sun sets behind the cliffs.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The oak you’ve known for years, the patch of grass suddenly alive with bluebells, or the shortcut where traffic fades into birdsong... Local nature brings everyday joy. With big decisions ahead, MPs need to hear why it matters. Send your Postcard from Nature: action.rspb.org.uk/page/189621/... 💌

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

There’s no quick fix for Curlews – and no single silver bullet. Recovery will take long term commitment, collaboration and action over decades, not seasons. But if we stay committed, they’ll bounce back.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The Action Plan will work towards: • A UK Curlew Recovery Taskforce to coordinate action • A strategic Wader Recovery Areas, covering over 50% of current populations • Practical, funded support for Curlew friendly farming • Evidence based predator management • Monitoring, research and innovation

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Now following the Parliamentary launch in the Lords this January, the UK Curlew Action Plan sets out a path to recovery. Led by the RSPB through the LIFE Curlew project, and developed with experts and partners across the UK, its our chance to save these birds. www.curlewaction.org/a-turning-po...

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A Turning Point for Curlew Recovery – Curlew Action

A Turning Point for Curlew Recovery: The UK Curlew Action Plan Launched in the House of Lords On Monday 19th January, the House of Lords became the setting

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Curlews nest and raise their young on the ground – for up to nine weeks from egg laying to fledging, that leaves eggs and chicks exposed to: • High levels of predators • Intensive farming operations • Disturbance from dogs and recreation • Loss of breeding habitat to development and land use change

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The key issue is simply too few chicks are surviving to fledging. As older birds die, there aren’t enough young Curlews coming through to replace them.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The UK holds around a quarter of Europe’s breeding population. That means the future of Curlews depends on what we do. And honestly, the challenge is stark. UK breeding Curlew numbers have fallen by around 50% since the mid 1990s.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Happy #WorldCurlewDay! With their haunting call and wild beauty it’s the day to shine a light on an amazing species in real trouble. We joined MPs and Lords today to celebrate the new UK Curlew Action Plan.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The announcement comes as Defra unveils a new campaign: Wild Again: Restoring England’s Wildlife as part of its efforts to protect and recover nature.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The UK Govt has announced £90m for species recovery. England’s most threatened wildlife needs urgent action so it's an important step, though further cross-cutting action is needed for the UK Govt to hit its own recovery goals 👇 www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Largest ever Government investment in threatened species recovery

A total £90 million funding for species recovery across England

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The ban on poisonous lead ammunition in outdoor shooting is law! Thank you to the thousands who spoke up. We’ve thrown wildlife a lifeline. Now, 100,000 waterbirds will be saved every single year. When we raise our voices together - we make change happen 👇 www.wwt.org.uk/about-us/new...

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Time is almost up for toxic lead ammunition

Legislation to ban poisonous lead ammunition comes into force in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 April 2026.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Great to see coordinated proposals from Westminster, Scottish and Welsh govts for stronger restrictions on shooting rare and Red-listed birds including Pochards, Goldeneyes and Woodcocks. UK-wide, joined up action will be critical for their recovery. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Shooting restricted for six British wild birds to halt population decline

Woodcocks and pochard, pintail and goldeneye ducks among threatened species protected by proposals

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This is our chance to treat land as the precious finite national treasure it is, and reach our goal of protecting 30% of land for nature whilst delivering the homes, renewable energy and sustainable farmland we need. We cannot afford to get this wrong. Read the plans 👇 www.gov.uk/government/n...

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New plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land

England’s first Land Use Framework sets out a plan for managing the country’s finite land to ensure the nation’s long-term resilience

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

For this to succeed, the UK Government has to act together. That means DEFRA, MHCLG the Treasury and every department that shapes how England builds, grows and uses our land.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

These cause rows, delays, appeals, frustration and are costing us all time we don’t have. This Framework could unlock win-wins and cut the pointless clashes holding everything back.

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We need to step away from making siloed decisions or one-off ‘fixes’ that create new problems. We waste too much time and money on bad trade-offs. Wind turbines on carbon rich peat. Homes built on habitats that rare species depend on...

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RSPB Action @rspbaction.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

England’s land is under pressure. Nature, farming, homes, energy and transport are all competing for the same finite space. The Land Use Framework announced by the UK Government today is England’s chance to start making long-term, strategic decisions that are good for everyone.

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