Will Rose
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Animator and Wildlife Artist 🦅
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Caught by the River
about 1 month ago
We’re thrilled to say that due to a swift sellout of accommodation for next month’s event at Elmley Nature Reserve, a further allocation of bell tents has now been added. More info/book:
www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/04/more...
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Barry Yates
about 1 month ago
Yesterday was the first day that all 3 species of breeding tern could be seen at Rye Harbour. Find out more with this video by
@willrose.bsky.social
youtu.be/Rv1MuCIf3Q4
@sussexwildlife.bsky.social
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The Breeding Terns of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
YouTube video by RyeHarbourUK
https://youtu.be/Rv1MuCIf3Q4
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Fantastic news! All three Terns have returned back to rye harbour!
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about 1 month ago
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Great weekend to get involved in this! Download the app and get down to your local park and spot those birds!
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about 2 months ago
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Golden Grenades Collective
about 2 months ago
We have teamed up with the Lek It Be campaign to encourage us all to leave Capercaillie in peace (including so-called 'rogue' birds) during this breeding season.
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Golden Grenades Collective
about 2 months ago
Brand new episode of the podcast released today! Carolyn Robertson of the Cairngorms Capercaillie Project talks about this iconic bird and what is being done to prevent a second UK extinction
#lekitbe
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Episode 42: Carolyn Robertson
Joining Kit is very special guest, Carolyn Robertson, Nature Manager at the Cairngorms National Park Authority, helping to look after some of our most cherished habitats and species. She is also the…
https://goldengrenades.com/podcast/episode-42-carolyn-robertson/
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Golden Grenades Collective
about 2 months ago
Calling all Loveable Rogues! Help us spread the word that rogue birds need love too with our new rogue caper shirt. All profits donated to the
#lekitbe
campaign. FREE POSTAGE THIS WEEKEND! 4/4
golden-grenades-collective.teemill.com/collection/n...
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YOLOBirder
about 2 months ago
Almost 10 years since I got away with this…
goldengrenades.com/birding-and-...
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Birding and Blagging
Back in May 2017 I somehow blagged my way into Birdwatching magazine as the guest on their Back Chat page. I still don’t know how I got away with it, even if they did edit down some of my gull…
https://goldengrenades.com/birding-and-blagging/
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The Rare Breeding Birds Panel
about 2 months ago
What better way is there to spend the Easter 🐣 🐣🐣 weekend than birdwatching, and hopefully finding and recording rare breeding birds to help their conservation? There’s lots to look for in April, so here’s some ideas from RBBP Secretary
@markaeaton.bsky.social
#ornithology
#UKbirding
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The
@btobirds.bsky.social
Birds in Greenspaces is now live. Loved working on this wonderful citizen science project to help us learn more about birds in the pockets of green in between our urban environments. Sign up and grab the brand new app here
www.bto.org/get-involved...
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about 2 months ago
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I’ve been testing this app and it’s brilliant and so easy to use. You even get an animated treat when you login! Tell your friends!🐦⬛
#birds
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about 2 months ago
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BSCG Scotland
about 2 months ago
"The project is open to people of all ages and experience levels, across the UK "
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology
about 2 months ago
Have you signed up for our Birds in Greenspaces project yet? ➡️
www.bto.org/greenspaces
Starting 1 April, we'd love to know the birds that use your local greenspaces, whether it’s a single species record or complete list, so we can discover their importance for nature and people. 🌳 🪶
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I’ve been lucky enough to have been testing this app and it’s absolutely fantastic. Sign up to get involved
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about 2 months ago
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Made a little intro to the
@btobirds.bsky.social
Birds in Greenspaces project that starts in April . It’s a fantastic opportunity to get out there and record all the birds we see in those pockets of green in between the urban areas a lot of us live in. Sign up here
#birds
www.bto.org/get-involved...
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2 months ago
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology
2 months ago
Not long to go now until the Birds in Greenspaces survey starts on 1 April! Sign up to take part at
www.bto.org/greenspaces
This is a UK-wide survey open to all, whether you are an experienced birder or new to nature!
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Fancy some Spring fun in May at Elmley nature reserve?
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2 months ago
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Thought I might bring my poster for the
@caughtbytheriver.bsky.social
weekend at
#elmleynaturereserve
to life. Looks a fantastic lineup! Tickets here
www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/03/tick...
#birds🪶
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2 months ago
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Will Rose
Caught by the River
2 months ago
Tickets are now on sale for our May weekend event at Elmley Nature Reserve. Find them here on the site along with further lineup, accommodation and travel info:
www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/03/tick...
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Excited to create a poster for this wonderful event.
@caughtbytheriver.bsky.social
weekend at Elmley Nature Reserve. What a combination 🌿🌿🌿 Tickets on sale on Monday
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2 months ago
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CHIFFCHAFF ! Come on south London!
3 months ago
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Spring is Go! The
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Green spaces app coming this spring. Have you taken a look at the starter pack? Sign up to be the first to hear about the new app for recording birds in our Green spaces. Loved designing this.
www.bto.org/get-involved...
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3 months ago
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Spring is Go! The
@btobirds.bsky.social
Green spaces app coming this spring. Have you taken a look at the starter pack? Sign up to be the first to hear about the new app for recording birds in our Green spaces. Loved designing this.
www.bto.org/get-involved...
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3 months ago
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Very excited to reveal that my Woodpigeon design will be the icon for the brand new
@btobirds.bsky.social
Birds in Greenspaces app coming soon!
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3 months ago
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology
3 months ago
📢 Our new Birds in Greenspaces app icon is … the Woodpigeon! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who voted, here’s how the top birds scored. 1️⃣ Woodpigeon – 802 votes. 2️⃣ Goldfinch – 749 votes. 3️⃣ Pied Wagtail – 549 votes. 🎨 Artwork by
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Voting closes Feb 15th! Which bird do you LOVE?❤️
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3 months ago
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology
4 months ago
It's such a tough choice! Vote for your favourite icon for our Birds in Greenspaces app. Cast your vote here ➡️
bit.ly/VoteBiGsIcon
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I’m hearing a lot of wagtail votes. Which is your favourite? I’m still somewhere between wood pigeon and goldfinch !
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4 months ago
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Which is your favourite? Have you voted for your favourite bird ? Loved designing these for the really lovely ‘Birds in Greenspaces’ app coming out in spring ! I’m very fond of the wood pigeon 🐦
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4 months ago
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Looking forward to some hawk chat on
@cerysmatthews.bsky.social
@bbc6music.bsky.social
. I created an easy animated guide to birds of prey for
@btobirds.bsky.social
@btocymru.bsky.social
. Learn to spot your sparrowhawk from your kestrel,your buzzard from your kite!
youtu.be/gH6L14rE6Fk?...
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https://prey.spot
4 months ago
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So pleased so many of you have enjoyed my latest film about being ‘Bird aware’.
#birds
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5 months ago
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Chatting about the kids show ‘The Trapdoor’ that made me want to become an animator. Have a listen to the Square Window podcast all about children’s tv from back in the day!
open.spotify.com/episode/6GDl...
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Episode 11 - Trap Door with Will Rose
Spotify video
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GDl2aAJkari1A2lvfyqPq?si=v8nmRdaoRkGa3rni4CDE8g
5 months ago
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Watch my latest film all about the birds of the Solent. The Solent isn't just special to us - it's a lifeline for thousands of birds who fly here from around the globe
#birds
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birdaware.org/solent/meet-...
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Behind the scenes: meet the animator who brought Bird Aware's new animation to life - Bird Aware Solent
Find out more about illustrator and animator Will Rose, and why he believes learning to appreciate nature makes us more likely to protect it.
https://birdaware.org/solent/meet-the-animator/
5 months ago
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Watch my latest film all about the birds of the Solent. The Solent isn't just special to us - it's a lifeline for thousands of birds who fly here from around the globe
#birds
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birdaware.org/solent/meet-...
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Behind the scenes: meet the animator who brought Bird Aware's new animation to life - Bird Aware Solent
Find out more about illustrator and animator Will Rose, and why he believes learning to appreciate nature makes us more likely to protect it.
https://birdaware.org/solent/meet-the-animator/
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Brent geese over Hurst point. New project with Bird Aware Solent coming out tomorrow
#birds
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5 months ago
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Follow the link to take a look at the free resource pack to help you spot birds in green spaces. Great for all the family with illustrations by me! 🦅
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5 months ago
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I illustrated a whole bunch of garden birds for this project. Sign up now for a free resource pack !
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6 months ago
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Michael J. Warren
6 months ago
You’ll also find episodes there with San West, Mackenzie Crook,
@amyjanebeer.bsky.social
@themarshtit.bsky.social
@nicolawriting.bsky.social
@levparikian.bsky.social
@willrose.bsky.social
@lucylapwing.bsky.social
and many others!
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Woohoo looking forward to this !
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6 months ago
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Delighted to illustrate these common UK finches for the new Birds in Greenspaces survey. Sign up for a free recources pack
#birds
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6 months ago
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology
6 months ago
Know your finches? 🤔 Whether an experienced birder or new to nature we want you to help us count Birds in Greenspaces next year 🪶 Our FREE resource pack provides ID guides to 30 bird species. Sign up to the newsletter to receive it at
www.bto.org/greenspaces
Illustrations by
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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology
6 months ago
Want a FREE resource pack with an ID guide to 30 species you’re likely to see in your local greenspace? 🐦🌳 Sign up to our Birds in
#Greenspaces
newsletter to receive one! ➡️
www.bto.org/greenspaces
#Ornithology
🪶 Illustrations by
@willrose.bsky.social
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Very happy to be part of this project coming in 2026!🦅
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6 months ago
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My work inspired by
@nationaltrust.org.uk
#longshawestate
for BBC
#Springwatch
is going to be exhibiting at
#mallgalleries
next week . Private view on the 15th. Message me if you’d like a ticket for the PV. It’s a fabulous show filled with incredible artwork inspired by the natural world
#birds
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7 months ago
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Nobody asked for a niche song about
#Terns
,but I made one! Now available to listen to on Spotify!
#birds
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open.spotify.com/artist/6XSka...
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8 months ago
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Will Rose
Tara Okon
10 months ago
A few more photos of
@robthomasbirds.bsky.social
leaving artwork. Inner to outer circle - pied flycatcher eggs, pied flycatchers, redstarts, wood warblers, storm petrels, interspersed with oak leaves
#birdart
#birds
#nature
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Will Rose
Isn’t it about time FEMALE birds were given the limelight? A Blackbird isn’t just black, the female is a beautiful mottled brown! Illustration for
@btobirds.bsky.social
News magazine
#birds
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10 months ago
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Want to get the kids outside this summer? Check out
@wildfinca.bsky.social
fantastic activity packs that includes using my animated bird guide! Get your pack here
wild-finca.kit.com/a837bdf61a?f...
10 months ago
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Isn’t it about time FEMALE birds were given the limelight? A Blackbird isn’t just black, the female is a beautiful mottled brown! Illustration for
@btobirds.bsky.social
News magazine
#birds
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10 months ago
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Seeya tomorrow!
#birds
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10 months ago
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