AMAZING!

Where are you going birding this weekend? May migration in full swing, is there a more exciting time of the year!

It's now very easy to hear Cuckoo and see Hobby on the reserve- we have up to 40 or so Hobby, and by mid-morning they are airborne and hunting dragonflies. You can still hear the odd Bittern booming too!

📷 Hobby by Diane Ashton

Osprey found dead. Do you have any information?

A Peregrine was found mortally injured on Dove Stone nature reserve in the Peak District National Park on 4 April. Sadly, due to the severity of its injuries the bird had to be euthanised. (1/8)

The RSPB and Peak District National Park appeal to the public for information after a Peregrine was found shot on Dove Stone nature reserve, yet another incident of raptor persecution in the Dark Peak. community.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/b/inve…

Update from South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project confirms Police Scotland believe the missing Golden Eagle Merrick was shot. Read more here: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… RSPB Scotland

Can't wait! British Birds Spurn Bird Observatory #migfest24

We have had a great response to this request - thank you! Four farms are still outstanding - near Launceston and Truro in Cornwall and Braunton and Tavistock in Devon, CAN YOU HELP ? - pls email [email protected] just two visits (May-June)

Adult Bonaparte's Gull, 2nd for Lincolnshire, from the Reedbed Hide. Also in view, Black Tern and 2 Little Gull. Black-winged Stilt and Lesser Yellowlegs also still here. Not a bad day so far.... BirdGuides RareBirdAlertUK Lincsbirding RSPB Birders

They have been on our 'blues and twos' training course!

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Tune in folks!

WANTED - RSPB volunteers to survey farms in Wiltshire (20) and West Sussex (10). Training/mentoring provided and travel expenses paid. Total of 2 survey visits in April to June. For more information email [email protected] #volunteermonitoringoffarmwildlife

At 16.14hrs on 21st March 2024, in the Scottish Parliament, the licensing of grouse moors in Scotland happened. A great day for raptor conservation!

Another Hen Harrier suspiciously disappears in Scotland - RSPB appeal for information. Follow the link to learn more community.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/b/inve…

RSPB Scotland Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve NTS