Mark the Birder

Help Stop the Criminal Killing of Birds of Prey Despite more than 70 years of full legal protection, raptor persecution remains a serious and persistent wildlife crime. The Yorkshire Dales is one of the UK’s worst-affected areas, with 152 confirmed...

I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Help Stop the Criminal Killing of Birds of Prey. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/he...

Yes that is one of the threats, but don't forget about pollution and over fishing, all our seabirds are taking hits from all sides. 🤷‍♂️

With ICE attacking protesters and snatching people off the streets, it’s clear: World Cup fans and players won’t be safe in Trump's US. Demand European countries to boycott the US World Cup matches - unless they are moved. action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-02...

TELL TRUMP: ‘NO TO SICK TROPHY HUNTING’! The Trump Administration is trying to BULLY BRITAIN into BACKING OFF from its planned Trophy Hunting BAN. 9 out of 10 people and virtually EVERY political party in the UK wants to STOP hunters bring...

I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: TELL TRUMP: ‘NO TO SICK TROPHY HUNTING’!. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...

The Government’s planning to send the King to the US to celebrate with Trump. But after insults to our troops, sending Charles, Head of the Armed Forces, to honour Trump, is a slap in the face to veterans. Add your name to the petition to cancel this state visit you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...

Stop oil and gas sponsorship at the Olympics The Olympics are allowing oil and gas companies to sponsor the Games – even as fossil fuels threaten the future of winter sports. Add your name and urge them to end fossil fuel sponsorship for good >>

The Olympics are allowing oil and gas companies to sponsor the Games – even as fossil fuels threaten the future of winter sports. Add your name and urge them to end fossil fuel sponsorship for good >> act.gp/4rnOGOu

Great spotted Woodpecker

Oystercatcher

Tufted Duck

Avocet

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4 Black & White Birds today.

Great spotted Woodpecker
Oystercatcher
Tufted Duck
Avocet

@hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social
Hannah, I don't know if you've seen this but there's a
new petition to save Swifts!

This is Charles. He says young people should care more about nature.
He’s spent his whole life killing animals for fun. Don’t be like Charles.

Just gonna leave this here..

Save our swifts: include swift bricks in every new house I just signed the campaign calling to save our swifts, by calling for the UK Government to follow Scotland's lead and make it the law for all new houses to be built with "swift bricks" - safe places f...

I just signed the campaign calling to save our swifts, by calling for the UK Government to follow Scotland's lead and make it the law for all new houses to be built with "swift bricks" - safe places for these birds to nest. Will you join me? act.38degrees.org.uk/act/save-our...

At last some good news!

Thank you very much, Lorraine. I was very lucky that we had 3 resident Ibis at my local patch giving some really good close up views from the hide..

Glossy Ibis

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Glossy Ibis living up to it's name.
Taken at my local patch.

Spoiler alert.
They won't be affordable!

Seven sacks of dead Pheasants dumped by side of road in South Lanarkshire Seven sacks of dead Pheasants have been dumped by the side of the road at two locations (3km apart) near Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire earlier this month (many thanks to the blog reader who sent in…

Seven sacks of dead Pheasants dumped by side of road in S Lanarkshire.

Dodgy ethics aside, no need to worry about the mandatory biosecurity measures that everyone, including gamebird shoot managers, are supposed to comply with, eh? #AvianFlu

New blog ⬇️

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/26/s...

Thank you very much, Rob.

Thank you.

Red-breasted Goose taken in Norfolk, England in April 2022.

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Red-breasted Goose
Taken in Norfolk, England
In April 2022

Protect Greenland from Trump’s grip! Trump is threatening Greenland’s democracy, resources, and environment-but Greenlanders have made it clear: their future is not for sale. Join the fight to protect Greenland’s rights, the Arctic’s fra...

Greenlanders have spoken: their democracy is not for sale. Trump’s threats to the Arctic’s future must be stopped. Sign the petition to protect Greenland’s rights, resources, and environment! 🌍✊ action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-01...

Thank you, Alan

Thank you.

Thank you, Fraggs.

Peregrine Falcon

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Peregrine Falcon

Nuthatch

Common Snipe

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Common Snipe

Statement on the management of Grafham Water Nature Reserve | Wildlife Trust for Beds Cambs & Northants The Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs and Northants is deeply disappointed that Anglian Water have decided to manage the Grafham Water Nature Reserve themselves in future and will no longer be asking the...

A statement from Wildlife Trust BCN on the future management of Grafham Water Nature Reserve

When a licence is refused - and gamebirds are released anyway.

Today's news: A Wild Justice supporter helps uncover unlawful release of gamebirds at the Deben Estuary.

Read the full blog: tinyurl.com/gamebirdrele...

Thank you very much, Alan

Great White Egret fishing.

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Great White Egret fishing.