Fair point, well made.

There’s a link to the photo of this fierce wild animal, and you will SOIL YOURSELF IN TERROR. (I’ve posted it in the comments. Be careful not to SOIL YOURSELF IN TERROR)

Can you help us survey Woodcock? Discover vacant survey sites near you at www.bto.org/woodcock If you can spare two evenings during May and June, we’re seeking volunteers to cover specific sites and conduct 75-minute visits at dusk. #UKBirding #BirdingWales 📷 Ross Goodwin / BTO

“How many golf club-wielding miscreants did you see?” “Fore” (Four!!!!!)

A very happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough! I cherish my signed copy of Zoo Quest for a Dragon, & the lovely letter that I received from him. My lifelong love of nature, and ultimately my career, was unquestionably shaped & inspired by him. A fine fellow indeed. #davidattenborough

Last past the post… Cuckoo Frederic returns to Norfolk! A few more weeks and they’ll be heading south again… mind blowing stuff. #birds

Nominate now and celebrate the achievements of an inspiring ornithologist, birder, volunteer, young person or group for the BTO & Marsh Awards! 🎉Vote at www.bto.org/awards Nominations close on 31 May! #Ornithology

😂 From the current issue of @privateeyenews.bsky.social

Free UK shipping on all Alula Designs this May bank holiday weekend (offer closes midnight Monday). Available on all designs including our new retro arcade game design aluladesigns.co.uk

Another beautifully written piece by Mr Morris… too many perfect quotes to lift, so I invite you to choose your own.

Inspired. @marcrileydj.bsky.social

There's a mini jobs bonanza just now at BTO! 🐦 Apply to become our next Scottish Raptor Monitoring Coordinator, Biological Data Manager or Research Support Officer via www.bto.org/jobs Birds Science People; it is a powerful combination – will you be part of it?

And here, ladies and gentlemen, we can sum up everything we need to know about supporters of Reform.

We've reached 100,000 registered users on BirdTrack! Thank you to everyone who has taken part. Data submitted to this partnership project allows us to look at migration, movements and distributions of birds throughout Britain and Ireland. Sign up to take part at www.birdtrack.net

It’s a question we’ve all asked…

Today is #WorldCurlewDay - these amazing birds are in trouble. This book, about the extinction of Eskimo Curlew is a fave of mine, highlighting beautifully (& rather depressingly) the damage we relentlessly inflict on nature. Find out more about the plight of Curlews: @curlewaction.bsky.social

I’m proud to have been quoted in this article… but prouder still that APILN picked it up! 🤩 #FameAtLast

Job Alert 📢 Join BTO as a Senior Research Ecologist! Apply now➡️ www.bto.org/jobs This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of BTO’s climate change work! 📆 Application deadline: Sunday 26 April. 📝 £44,637 per annum. 📍 Hybrid, HQ in Norfolk or one of our country offices. #Ornithology

Nicely done Hungary 🇭🇺. It’s not perfect, but it’s a massive improvement. Trump, Putin and Farage etc will doubtless be fuming.

Superb.

Nothing beats birds… except FREE SHIPPING 🐦🔥 This weekend only — shop your favourite bird designs with delivery on us. Ends Monday at midnight, so don’t hang about 👀

In a blatant act of provocation yesterday, Sadiq Khan allowed Christians to perform the Passion of Jesus in Trafalgar Square - a disgraceful show of dominance by a religion from the middle east.

While you slept last night: ~100 million birds took to the skies 🐦 The Mid-Atlantic saw heavy traffic moving north/northeast, with migration hotspots from the Southeast to Ohio Valley and Southern Plains. The overnight rush continues this weekend. Details at cwg.live

Free UK postage on all Alula Design products this weekend. Order before midnight Sunday to avoid disappointment. aluladesigns.co.uk/ #BirdArt #UKBirding #Freepost

The ups & downs of spring migration. Always an exciting time of year, whatever the weather! #birds #ukbirding #ornithology

The truth is finally out… 🦜 #birds #birding #ukbirds #ornithology

Just seen my first Swallow of the year. I have to say, I wasn’t getting summery vibes…

Who says journalism is dead? #MoreQuestionsThanAnswers

I find this utterly baffling. No real evidence of White Storks being a native species at any point in recent history. Why spend significant amounts of money on weird vanity projects when actual conservation really needs it? #ukbirding #birds #ornithology mail.birdguides.com/c/AQjamRQQvJ...

Know an inspirational birder, ornithologist or local group / society? Why not nominate them for a BTO & Marsh Award! In an increasingly unpleasant world, let’s share the good stuff! #ukbirding #ornithology #birds

They're going to write books about all the big brain moves of this gang of imbeciles and among them will be "Spending a year trying to kill renewable energy and then launching a war that sends oil prices soaring"

I’ll be doing a spoken word about my upcoming memoirs in Chorley on May 31st - part 2 of the show I’ll be doing an in conversation with Steve and Paul Hanley… tickets selling fast. Details from louderthanwar.com/john-robb-me...

Who needs Churchill or a bloody beaver on a crisp £5 note?😤 I have been designing some alternatives which I think you’ll agree are infinitely more superior. 👍

I know one or two folk who tick all of these boxes. Can one be over qualified to stand as a Reform candidate?

Fab time watching The Crystal Teardrop along with label mates Scott Hepple and The Sun Band, (plus Norwich-based duo Lassie) at Voodoo Daddys Showroom last night. A groovy time was had. @thecrystalteardrop.bsky.social

What a privilege it is to be able to follow these amazing birds’ journeys! Great to see them heading back to the UK for the summer once more 👍 #UKBirds #Ornithology #Birding

"We called London a war zone and moved to Dubai by mistake"

A great start to the day here at the BTO Annual Conference in Northampton! We have a packed day ahead, and we’re looking forward to chatting to so many members and supporters.

Looking forward to attending the @bto conference in Northampton this coming Saturday. Hopefully see a few familiar faces, meet new folk, & enjoy hearing about some of the amazing work being done. #BTOConference2026 #UKBirding #Ornithology #Birds www.bto.org/our-work/eve...

⚠️ BTO research predicts devastating declines in seabird populations in Britain & Ireland under future climate change. Some species face staggering losses by 2050, with up to 90% declines for Puffin and more than 70% declines for Arctic Tern and Fulmar. ➡️ bit.ly/seabirds-climate #Ornithology

Please report any washed up dead seabirds… grim but important info. #Birding #Ornithology #UKBirds

⚠️ We've had reports of seabirds washing up. Please report ALL species of dead birds ⬇️ 📍 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/... 📍 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/... 📍 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv... #UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland

Well, this shadow-shadow cabinet of curiosities were so good in the last government, surely they can only do an even better job with Farage at the helm.

New role! 📢 We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Science Manager to join us at BTO. Apply now ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs #Ornithology 📆 Full time, Permanent. 📝 £46,344 per annum. 📍 Hybrid working. Deadline for applications: Monday 9 March.

"Trump has become a parody of a 1980s televangelist, openly grifting his followers for massive amounts of cash. (His ballroom is practically his own Heritage USA.) But Jim Bakker and Jimmy Swaggart put on a more convincing show." — @playtyperguy.com

We are very excited to be bringing Lancaster University 's Eoghan Walls 's new novel: field notes from an extinction ( Seven Stories Press UK ) to Litfest! Join us at 5pm on Sunday 15th March for a very exciting launch! Tickets £6, book now: geni.us/LFSpring26

1/2 Discover how BTO CEO Juliet Vickery inspired & encouraged Dr Antje Steinfurth in this article for @nhbs.bsky.social for International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 📖 Read the feature here ➡️ www.nhbs.com/blog/interna... #WomenInScience 📷 Anthony Sajdler