Did you know most councils spray parks with toxic pesticides? They contain chemicals which are harmful to our health, our pets and native wildlife😲 Sign the petition to ban the use of urban pesticides now: pesticidecollaboration.org/calling-for-th… #GoPesticideFree

We’re incredibly proud to announce that the #SolentSeascapeProject - the first seascape-scale marine restoration project in the UK - has gained international recognition from the UN Ocean Decade for its work to protect, connect and restore nature in the Solent for all.

🌞 Thanks to everyone who posted their wildlife holiday snaps for our cover competition! Our team has voted & we're pleased to announce that this sunny seaside shot by Jo's Photos has won. If you didn't win, please look out for our next competition at the end of the month 👍

It feels like summer has finally arrived but as temperatures soar there is an increased risk of wildfires sparking on our reserves or in the wider countryside. Leave the BBQs at home, pack a picnic instead! 👉 bit.ly/StopWildfires24 📸 @londonfire

🤔Did you know that even leaving a glass bottle on the ground on a sunny day can cause a wildfire to start? When your out in nature please take all litter home with you, including food waste. #wildfireseason 👉bit.ly/StopWildfires24

Making a house nature-friendly makes it a home for wildlife, too. Even one small change can make a difference, so here's a whole range of options to try.

We stand in solidarity with the people and communities affected by the UK-wide riots.

🚨 CORNWALL FINAL WEEK OFFER BELOW 🚨 It's our last week in Cornwall, which means this is your LAST CHANCE to win this Coastal House worth £4.5M AND £250K in cash. 🏡💰 Enter by Bank Holiday Monday Sunday to support the #RSPB and get a special offer 👉 goto.omaze.co.uk/4cujYeu

Imagine vibrant green spaces, flourishing wildlife, and cleaner air in every neighbourhood... 🌳 This is the future we can build by putting nature at the heart of planning and development. Let’s make it happen. Tell your new MP to act: action.rspb.org.uk/page/154959/ac…

The UK’s waters are in crisis, and nature is paying the price. 🚨 On 26th October, we’re supporting the #MarchForCleanWater in London to demand urgent action from our new Government. It's time to protect our rivers, lakes, and seas for people and for wildlife. March for Clean Water

New blog: Sustained recovery of Hen Harriers in the Forest of Bowland, despite mixed breeding season Read it here: community.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/b/rspb… Image credit: Ivan Ellison

A new survey on the Humber Estuary and North Norfolk has revealed these areas are a hotspot for threatened Redshank, where 5% of the UK's breeding population was found to be, showing just how important England's precious Saltmarsh is for them. #Conservation #Redshank #Saltmarsh

📸 SEPTEMBER PHOTO COVER COMPETITION We may be sliding towards autumn, but we're not quite ready to let go of summer just yet. Reminisce with us and post your best bird photos of the summer below by 31 August. We'll let you know the winner in early September. Good luck!

🔴 Five iconic seabird species have joined the Birds of Conservation Concern Red List. Action to save our seabirds is needed now more than ever. This includes upholding the decision to close sandeel fishing in the English North Sea. Read more: brnw.ch/21wMio8

📸 👏 Thanks to all that sent us their amazing cover photo competition entries! It was a difficult choice. Congrats to Neena M. for winning the September cover competition with this amazing photo of a Great-crested Grebe and its young in London's Hyde Park this summer 🌞