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Nice to hear yet another Reform party political broadcast on BBC Radio 4’s Today prog. Tice given free range to repeat party slogans ad nauseum, mostly unchallenged. 🙄

Memories… from my notebook, 1991. #Nutcracker #UKBirds

‘Shocking and sobering’: UK bird populations fall to lowest level on record

Did the Russians interfere in Brexit?

Ever see these species? We’re looking for volunteers for the Non-Estuarine Waterbird Survey this winter. Sign up➡️ www.bto.org/webs-news All you need to do is walk your chosen survey sector along the coastline once between 1 December & 31 January & count the birds you see. #UKBirding

If you fancy a civilised matinee gig this afternoon to bring your weekend to a close, we have The Orielles playing Blackpool Central Library today. Doors 2.30pm so if you're in the North West and hanker for some fresh seaside air with added indie, give us a whirl www.seetickets.com/event/the-or...

This was a lovely evening - and what a venue! Could have been more mentions of @claregrogan.bsky.social mind…

I made a grubby old print add for some cut out and keep Clash City Rockers. I’m not sure why. I also made a few prints of it, which can you buy over in my shop if you’re feeling adventurous.

The person responsible for carrying out the totally independent investigation into Reform and clearing the party of all wrongdoing has been identified.

"Dear Diary, There were six by-elections in England and Scotland this week and Reform lost all of them. Two of them were seats we previously held. The problem with running councils is that people can see how useless we are."

Congratulations to @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social our winner of the Dilys Breese Medal 🎉We’re pleased to award Brigit this medal for using her online platforms to encourage nature interaction and conservation in an accessible manner, and her enthusiasm in participation and promotion of BTO surveys!

The techbros don't want you to see this trailer. Pass it on.

Our Danny Who art in prison Racist be thy name Thy balaclava come Thy will be done In ports as it is on dinghies Give us this day Our daily funding & forgive us our racism as we intimidate those who speak against us & lead us all into aggravation But deliver us from being civil. 🙏

A record number of Hen Harrier chicks have successfully fledged at Geltsdale RSPB, Cumbria, this summer:

Still time to apply for this ace job. Alongside the many benefits of working for BTO, I’ll also make you the occasional brew, plus provide a fine selection of biscuits…

From my days an axe-slinging youngster… m.youtube.com/watch?v=69ny...

Rod Hull, time traveller. Villa Romana Del Casale.

What a great job! AND you get to share an office with me (but don’t let that put you off…)

A philanthropic gift is a new hospital ward, it’s a CAT scanner, it’s a new library, it’s a school swimming pool it’s not funding fascism.

I do love a bit of bird tracking. This is ace. Migration is an endlessly fascinating topic, and it seems the more answers we get, the more questions are raised.

Worst Antony Gormley installation ever!

So much for being defenders of free speech…

Them pesky Cuckoos… #birds #birdwatching #birding

Krankenhaus Festival 2026 : Live Review of Sea Power's eclectic and perfectly curated festival of cutting-edge and brilliant acts, with added owls and birds of prey! louderthanwar.com/krankenhaus-...

Talking #birds with @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social at the ever fab @krankenhausfest.bsky.social this morning. We covered quite a bit, from the importance of Morecambe Bay to the work of @btobirds.bsky.social

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...

More brilliant, depressingly on-the-money ranting…

“Some commentary has recently blamed rewilding for the fires, the argument being that a lack of management leads to higher fuel loads” The argument also being mostly, nonsense.

New podcast episode out today featuring Oli Steadman from Stornoway chatting about the new album, recording in South Africa with Ladysmith Black Mambazo and… birds!🦅 goldengrenades.com/podcast/epis...

Thank you very much to those of you who have already entered your BBS data, it is very much appreciated! If you haven’t already done so, please enter it by the end of August at the latest so it can be verified. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology

Time to tax the fuck out of Wankpanzers to send a message that in a world of overconsumption, bigger is not more beautiful. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

One last post about The Beatles Film Poster Series and then I’ll shut up, I promise. Here’s a little video showing all 63 entries across Volumes 1, 2 and 3!

Where are they now? Former Home Secretary Priti Patel is currently filming Bride of Dracula for the direct-to-video market.

Seems appropriate to give this a listen on #SuperSeabirdSunday #birding #seabirds #conservation

It might be the middle of summer, but there are always birds on the move! Check out our latest Migration Blog to find out what to look for while you're out and about this August. www.bto.org/our-work/new... @birdtrack.bsky.social 📷 Greenshank by Philip Croft/BTO

Snooze, and you quite literally miss out. As the saying goes. #Migfest #UKBirds

The endlessly fascinating @btobirds.bsky.social Cuckoo Project… mind blowing stuff. #Birdwatching #Birding #Birds

Can’t say I’m disappointed by this uplifting news. What bothers me, however, is the fact that in 2026, we’re having to have this debate in the first place.

1/ A major new global review published in @natrevbiodiv.nature.com, featuring BTO authors CEO @julietvickery.bsky.social & Senior Research Ecologist Chris Hewson, finds that 51% of the world’s migratory bird species are declining! #Ornithology 🌍🌐 📖 www.bto.org/MigratoryBir...

Like a Lapwing lifting from the marsh or a Godwit catching the evening light, this offer won't be around for long. Today is your final chance to enjoy FREE UK SHIPPING on our bird-inspired clothing collection. 🪶 Head to aluladesigns.co.uk to view the full range

JOB OPPORTUNITIES X 3: UK National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU). 1 x permanent Intelligence Analyst 1 x temporary (2yr) Intelligence Officer 1 x temporary (2yr) Investigative Support Officer Working on raptor, badger & bat crime, illegal trade, hunting. raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/07/30/j...

Who’s coming to the western fells in August for more mountainous, musical mayhem? An undoubted highlight of the year - great to see faces familiar & new! Join me for some birding walks, or I’ll just see you at the bar! 🐦🍺 @seapowerband.bsky.social @krankenhausfest.bsky.social

Not sure who did this but they should be arrested immediately.

This fine beast, a Wasp Spider, was lurking in the grounds outside our office here at @btobirds.bsky.social (Thetford) earlier. What an absolute beauty! 🐝 🕷️

So long Bill. It was a pleasure.

As it is #SuperSeabirdSunday (apparently), why not give your ears a treat and listen to this episode of the @btobirds.bsky.social podcast! It’s all about, well, seabirds innit. #birds #ukbirds #birding

I regret to inform you that we have reached the “Broadmoor is a holiday camp” stage of right-wing discourse.