Campaigners outside SSE's offices in Glasgow holding a banner which reads: "Stop Berwick Bank"
Today we gathered outside SSE's Glasgow office to urge them to stop the Berwick Bank offshore wind farm.
Together we delivered a petition signed by 12,500 people opposing this damaging project.
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A Long-tailed Tit is captured mid-flight, silhouetted against the golden light of a rising sun. Its delicate wings are fully outstretched, glowing amber at the edges as the sunlight filters through. The blurred outline of trees forms a dark contrast in the background, framing the bird’s graceful ascent. A perfect moment of movement and light, reflecting the lengthening days of early spring.
Brighter mornings, a lighter step, and a Long-tailed Tit soaring towards spring...
Happy #FlyDay!
📷 @andrewfusekpeters.bsky.social
A fantasy parody inspired by The Hobbit. Stylised mountains rise beneath a red sun while several Hobbies fly overhead. The title reads The Hobbies, with the author jokingly credited as “J.R.R. Toucan”. A forest and river in the foreground complete the adventurous landscape.
A playful Dr Seuss–style parody titled The Stonechat in the Hat. A Stonechat wears a striped red-and-white hat and a red bow tie, with cartoon white gloves gesturing dramatically. The bright blue background and whimsical styling echo classic Seuss book covers. the author is listed as one Dr.Goose.
A hand-drawn, childlike illustration parodying Gulliver’s Travels. A Gull walks along carrying a stick over its shoulder with a small red bundle tied to the end, like a traveller setting off on an adventure. A tiny Swift silhouette flies beside the author name in a playful pun on Jonathan Swift.
A playful illustrated marsh scene inspired by Where the Crawdads Sing. A Gull sits upright in a small wooden boat drifting through calm green water, surrounded by reeds and trees. The setting sun glows in the distance while tiny crawdads are visible beneath the surface.
A bold fantasy-style parody titled Fourth Wings. In front of a golden sunrise, silhouettes of birds of prey circle overhead while a central bird shape stands dramatically framed by a glowing emblem, mimicking the epic fantasy book cover artwork originally graced with dragons.
A stylised black-and-white illustration inspired by The Midnight Library. A tall building resembling a library stands at the centre while a dramatic flock of birds bursts upward from the roof and windows, as though the stories inside have taken flight into the night sky.
A parody inspired by Fantastic Mr Fox. A cartoon Goose with an orange neckerchief flies across a bright blue background, scattering grain from a pouch tied around its belly. The title reads RSPB Fantastic Mr Goose, with a cheeky note below saying it is “NOT illustrated by Quentin Blake”.
A humorous take on Stephen King’s Cujo. The dark, ominous book cover features the title in bold white lettering. Instead of a terrifying dog, a small, round Wren perches on a branch in the centre, staring intensely at the viewer, making the horror aesthetic comically disproportionate.
A whimsical parody of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. In a decorative Regency-style frame, two Robins appear as Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy: one wearing a bonnet and holding a book, the other riding a horse in a top hat. A grand country house sits in the background, giving the scene a playful period-drama feel.
A dramatic parody book cover titled Claws. Against a dark, gritty background, large cream block letters dominate the top. Below them, a scaly bird’s foot grips a curved talon in a tense close-up, echoing the suspenseful style of a thriller novel cover.
Title slide reading “Book covers but we added birds.” Smaller text notes "created by RSPB staff". A Gull wearing red reading glasses peers over an open book. The book is a bird-themed parody titled The Gull Who Played With Fire, with playful review quotes like “Brilliant”, “Talon-biting stuff”, and “A must-read”.
It’s #WorldBookDay!
Admittedly, not a particularly bird-related day.
Don’t worry. We’ve fixed that by asking RSPB staff to redesign their favourite book covers… with birds. 📚
They'd have a great game together! 🙂↕️
Fab, isn't it? Thank you for commenting! ☺️
A Jay peeks curiously from behind a moss-covered log, its head tilted slightly forward as if caught mid-move in a game of hide and seek. Its soft brown feathers blend into the earthy surroundings, while the black streak near its eye and pale crown stand out. The bright green, blurred background makes the Jay’s inquisitive expression even more charming...like it’s just spotted you first!
Quick, over there! A Jay is playing hide and seek in your feed...
📷 Paul Watkins
*This is the moonrise time for 54°05'36.2"N, 2°53'41.2"W, the UK's geographical centre (according to one calculation by the Ordnance Survey). It's in Morecambe Bay. 📌
A luminous full moon rises in the sky, prominently featured against the dusky blue of early night. In the foreground, a line of Eurasian cranes is silhouetted in mid-flight, their long legs and necks stretched out as they navigate by the moonlight.
Look to the sky tonight for March's full moon 🌕🍃
Also known as the Worm Moon, it marks the shift in seasons as the soil warms, earthworms re-emerge, and nature awakens.
It has many other names including: Lenten, Plough, Crow, & Sap Moon.
🕖 Moonrise: 18:09*
An Oystercatcher strides along a sandy shoreline holding a mollusc in its bright orange bill. Waves crash in the foreground and a seal pup rests at the water’s edge. The text explains that Oystercatchers love searching beaches for molluscs, are at risk from lack of main food sources due to overfishing, and are highly adaptable birds that also turn up in car parks and on rooftops. A wooden signpost reads “Where next?”.
A male Capercaillie stands in dense pine forest in North Scotland, tail fanned in display. A red squirrel clings to a nearby tree trunk. The text explains that Capercaillie love dense pine forests, are at risk from egg and chick predation, fence collisions and human disturbance, and that their Gaelic name “Capall-coille” means “horse of the forest”. A wooden signpost points “To the Coast”.
An Adder coils across purple heather on open heathland at sunset, its bold zigzag pattern clearly visible. The text explains that Adders love fragrant heathland with dense cover and open sunbathing spots, are at risk from habitat loss, degradation and disturbance, and give birth to live young. It notes they are the UK’s only venomous snake. A wooden signpost points “To the Pine Forest”.
A Curlew flies low over muddy wetlands, its long curved bill outstretched. In the foreground, a Blue-tailed Damselfly clings to a reed. The text explains that Curlews love squelchy wetlands teeming with worms and shellfish, are at risk from habitat loss due to intensive farming practices, and that their call was immortalised in the poem The Seafarer, dating back to 1,000 AD. A wooden signpost points “To the Heathland”.
A Swift slices through a bright blue sky above rooftops and modern high-rise buildings. A close-up of a Swift chick with its beak wide open appears beside a handwritten fact panel. The text explains that Swifts love easily accessible swift boxes or bricks under eaves, are at risk from loss of suitable nesting sites, food decline and poor weather, and that one Swift was recorded flying non-stop for 10 months. A Leafcutter Bee is illustrated near the roofline. A wooden signpost at the edge reads “To the Wetlands”.
A Water Vole sits on a branch beside a clear, winding river, nibbling vegetation, while a Kingfisher perches nearby above the water. The text explains that Water Voles love sparkling, healthy rivers and bankside vegetation, are at risk from habitat loss due to development and pollution, and famously inspired “Ratty” in The Wind in the Willows. It also notes they are the UK’s largest vole species. A wooden signpost points “To the City”.
A Pied Flycatcher perches on a moss-covered stump in ancient woodland filled with bluebells and ferns. The text explains that they love insect-rich native woodlands with old holey trees, are at risk from habitat loss and declining insect populations, and time chick-rearing to coincide with peak caterpillar season. A wooden signpost points “To the Chalk Stream”.
A soft green countryside stretches into the distance beneath a pale sky. A bird of prey glides overhead while a snake curves along the lower edge and a red squirrel peeks up beside wooden signposts pointing towards “The Woods” and “Wetlands”. Large text reads: “7 UK Species & the Landscapes They Call Home #WorldWildlifeDay”, introducing a journey through different UK habitats.
This #WorldWildlifeDay, journey across our wild isles: from salt-sprayed cliffs to bluebell woods, hushed wetlands to windswept moors...our landscapes alive with iconic wildlife.
Yet too many species are being pushed to the brink.
Together, we can change that. 💚
Some of the most worrying impacts of nature loss weren’t disclosed to the public.
This is a must watch and makes clear what’s at stake if we fail to commit to urgent action for nature. 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=59DZ...
Perched upright on a weathered stump, a small brown Wren tilts its head back mid-call against a soft golden backdrop, alert and vocal.
Many MPs claim to care about nature.
Tomorrow afternoon will be the test.
On Tuesday 3rd March there will be a debate in Parliament on red lines for nature.
We’ll be watching to see who shows up. Empty seats will say a lot.
Tell us who you expect to see there tomorrow. 👇
A Long-tailed Tit dangles awkwardly from one foot on a thin branch, its tiny body swinging below, clinging on for dear life, just like the rest of us on a Monday.
Still clinging to the weekend. No current plans to let go.
#MondayMotivation
A breathtaking sunset bathes RSPB Arne in golden light, casting a warm glow over a sea of vibrant heather and lush green ferns. A lone pine tree stands tall in the foreground, its dark silhouette contrasting against the soft pink and orange hues of the sky. The landscape stretches into the distance, dotted with scattered trees, as the last rays of sunlight streak through the branches. A scene full of colour, warmth, and the quiet magic of a late summer evening.
Lighter evenings incoming… ☀️
In just four weeks, the sun will be setting after 7pm, giving us more time for birdsong, golden skies, and peaceful walks...
What have you spotted in nature this weekend? Share below! 👇
