It might not feel like it right now, but spring is on the way. It’s already a great time of year to be looking for Golden Eagles, Goshawks, Woodlarks, Long-eared Owls and Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers as they establish breeding territories. More info at rbbp.org.uk/2023/02/13/wha…

A team of RSPB Science researchers and National Trust for Scotland staff and volunteers accessed Dùn this week with a Schedule 1 licence to census the Leach's Petrel population there. Plenty of responses to playback and lots of data now to analyse. Such an awe-inspiring island! #NTSseabirds #StKilda

Our new paper in British Birds marks the RBBP’s golden anniversary with a look back over our 50 years of collating data and reporting on the status of the UK’s rarest breeding birds [1/13].

Please remember the #RBBP ’s guidelines tinyurl.com/4hfrec55 on the reporting of rare breeding birds in the breeding season, and be cautious – if in doubt, keep it quiet! #RBBP RareThinkBeforeYouShare A thread [1/9] Please RT

NEW PAPER - out in British Birds this month, a potted history of the Rare Breeding Birds Panel, what we do and why we do it!

Some numbers: our 50th anniversary conference was 2 great evenings shared with 298 attendees - massive thanks to our wonderful speakers. But don’t worry if you missed it, all 12 talks are available on our website! Enjoy them at rbbp.org.uk/2023/03/17/the… and please spread the word!

Panel Secretary Mark Eaton introducing a new series of monthly blogs with tips on what rare breeding birds to look for, and how to find them. First up, February… Goshawks, Long-eared Owls, Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers & Woodlarks. Read the blog at rbbp.org.uk/2023/02/13/wha…

⚠️🚨Urgent update on the Retained EU Law Bill (REUL) – help needed!

This Bill, which is set to be debated by MPs tomorrow, 18th January, threatens to repeal hundreds of vital wildlife-protection regulations by the end of 2023. It must be stopped.

Here’s how you can help …

It’s 4am in Montreal and after several years of negotiations, governments have just adopted an historic Global Biodiversity Framework for saving nature. Here’s a thread with my take on what's good and what's bad in it.

Our latest annual report, “Rare breeding birds in the UK in 2020” is out now in British Birds. Read a summary here rbbp.org.uk/2020-report-ov… #RBBP2020

1/4: Yesterday saw the launch of the Wildlife and Countryside Link #Nature2030 report which looked at progress 2 years on from the Westminster Government's commitment to protect 30% of land & sea by 2030 - and there has been very, very little indeed! Meanwhile today is the 6th anniversary...

🚨RSPB reaction: Rebecca Speight CEO says: 'With the UK Government in turmoil this is not the time to be pushing forward with destructive legislation that will remove wildlife protection.

'The Retained EU Law Bill needs to be stopped NOW'

Please read and share our urgent open letter to Jacob Rees-Mogg - a great coalition of organisations all calling for the awful Retained EU Law Bill to be withdrawn ... let's stop this #AttackOnNature

🌍⚠ URGENT: #AttackOnNature . Despite all the recent U-turns the new UK Government is STILL not listening.

But we will not stand by and let wildlife be trashed.

You’ve been brilliant in your support already🙏but we now need to step up a gear. This is how … 🧵

Explainer! Today our agriculture experts, Tom Lancaster and Alice Groom look in detail at why we are so concerned about the future of nature friendly farming in England as part of the #AttackOnNature by the UK Government. 🧵

Great to hear Liz Truss saying she is going to deliver growth in an environmentally friendly way today. Can the Prime Minister now give the detailed assurances we urgently need on retaining the vital laws that protect nature & supporting wildlife friendly farming? #AttackOnNature

The UK Government recently announced plans for new Investment Zones to level up the UK. But what does this mean for nature and the laws that protect it?

Let's unpack the truth about Investment Zones. A thread 👇 #AttackOnNature

‘This is the first time the leaders of ⁦RSPB⁩, ⁦National Trust⁩, & ⁦The Wildlife Trusts⁩ have formed such a high-profile and outspoken coalition on an issue in this way’….all options on the table #AttackOnNature bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…