Don't forget it is WORLD CURLEW DAY, 21st of April, let's celebrate this wonderful wader family, many of which are in serious decline. Great close-up shot of Long-billed Curlew by © Dorian Anderson Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds Curlew Action Mary Colwell

My first Holly Blue of the year in the garden today. Also had Orange tip in the garden + 2 at Stony Stratford earlier.

Nice to hear my first Willow Warblers of the year today. At least 4 around Rammamere Heath. Great to see these signs put up by The Greensand Trust on the gates to hopefully stop dog walkers letting their dogs run all over the heath. Let’s hope it gets the message across.

ScrubUpBritain up & running again as of this morning from a long time off of social media. How is everyone doing? A very busy time with all of the team out & about on fieldwork. Very much looking forward to working closely with this new reserve in East Suffolk - scrub galore!

NEWS: We're taking legal action against the Government's Planning and Infrastructure Bill. We've written a letter to Angela Rayner, asking her to correct a statement she made about the bill. Read the full story in the Guardian: theguardian.com/politics/2025/…

❌ Despite strong cross-party support and passionate speeches from MPs, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill committee voted against the Chalk Stream Protection amendment. Chalk streams are one of our most special habitats and yet we are failing them.

Two rare male Hen Harriers have disappeared from their nest sites at RSPB Geltsdale within a few days of each other. 🚨 It follows the 2023 shooting of another Geltsdale male on neighbouring land. This shocking loss points to yet more illegal killing: rspb.org.uk/whats-happenin…

Labour promised to restore nature. Instead, their Planning Bill contains a licence to destroy it. We offered solutions. We’re done waiting. Part 3 of the Bill would gut the laws protecting our most precious habitats & species. Without significant change, it must be scrapped.

The Conservatives rejected swift bricks in government, and now Labour is backtracking despite supporting them in opposition. Swifts are one of Britain’s most iconic birds, and in steep decline, along with other cavity-nesting species. All they need is a brick with a hole. It’s

Sometimes I’m asked ‘why do you care?’ ‘Swifts are one of the oldest species on earth. They spend more time airborne than any other bird yet when they come home they come home to us. They’re on the brink. They just need a brick with a hole in it.’

My first Dark Green Fritillary of the year today in one of the meadows at a site I manage in the Chilterns. 4 Marbled Whites and a Painted Lady among 10 species. Also a Marsh Tit was the first I’ve seen there for a while

🦡We are deeply disappointed the GOV.UK has approved the continuation of badger culls despite The Labour Party's own manifesto commitment to end this “ineffective” policy. (1/2)

I know,the 3weeks of @bbcspringwatch goes way too fast!We've loved doing it,hope you loved watching it! The world is a confusing place these days,hold on to the connection to the natural world. Stay curious,stay fascinated,stay kind & tolerant.Thanks for watching. C U next time💛

Nice surprise to get 2 Crossbills flying over the garden late ternoon today

Hobby over the garden today. Unfortunately the photos aren’t good enough to notify the prey its carrying but assume a dragonfly

Green Tiger Beetle The Greensand Trust Rushmere Park this morning. At least two running around next to the path

Anyone remember where I parked my locally sourced organic Land Rover ? The Tragic Comedy of Grouse Shooting Lies: presented to you by your elected representatives , at the Wild Justice driven grouse shooting debate earlier this week – enjoy .

I'm going to try a little experiment. It's just gone 9:00am, London and parts of southern England are under an "Amber" weather warning, let's how long it takes for the sewage dumping to start and how it progresses over the next few hours. Oh look, it's only been raining for a

It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.   Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and

Wonderful news this evening! A pair of Montagu's Harrier has bred at a secret location in England this summer, the RSPB has announced: bit.ly/4l7fDlV