Hen Harrier vanishes on grouse moor after satellite tag is deliberately cut off Hen Harrier disappeared on Ruabon Moor, an area described by the RSPB as one of the UK’s most notorious raptor persecution hotspots. www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/H...

Ten years on from the UK voting to leave the European Union, The Wildlife Trusts have released a report highlighting the damning impact of Brexit on wildlife:

Not the result I expected britmonkey.com/2020s-politi...

Government grants "emergency authorisation" for use of the neonic insecticide acetamiprid on sugar beet. Deja vu. Product label below.

149 Hen Harriers confirmed 'missing' or illegally killed in UK since 2018 - most of them on or close to grouse moors. New blog ⬇️ #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime 🌍 raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/06/24/1...

Back from two nights in Yorks. Firstly, a Bempton fix with great views of the regulars, inc close views of Fulmar, my fave. Next day, Flamborough Head and a walk to F'boro Cliffs with the 'wet my lips' of Quail. Then, onto Wykeham Viewpoint and Honey Buzzard, just as the heat was getting too much.

Due to upcoming poor weather, our Westleton Common ringing demonstration scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed and will now take place on Saturday 27th June. We hope to see you there and appreciate your understanding!

The hospitality industry wants their VAT cut to 10%. It will cost £12bn Who benefits? ❌ The smallest most vulnerable businesses? Nope. 45% get nothing. ❌ Consumers? Nope - prices won't fall. ✅ Nearly half the cash goes straight to large chains. McDonald's gets £400m. 🧵:

Just back from a week with Denis Bohm of #WildHerzegovina. The birds, plants, and scenery was spectacular. Highlights include Nutcracker, Turtle Dove, and pesticide free meadows with Carthusian Pinks, Astrantia, Gentian, and a kaleidoscope of butterflies. Beware of mines signs at several sites

Join us on Sunday 7th June at Westleton Heath around one of Suffolk’s richest heathland sites. Highlights include Dartford Warblers, Stonechats, Woodlarks & more. Members only. For details and to register attendance (latest 2nd June) please email: [email protected]

Be careful out there peeps. I imagine same will go for other nations too. #birdingWales #birdingScotland www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

A great variety of migrant birds were recorded at one of our sites in Raveningham, including this stunning cuckoo. Many thanks to Viking Optical for their continued support.

At 07:00, 25 of us met at Minsmere for our Dawn Chorus.Highlights: N'gale,Gard Warb,C & L Whitethroat, Whimbrel,Marsh Harrier,Bittern, Beardies,Dartfords. @peterminsmere.bsky.social found Woodchat Shrike! Blackwit & Barwit,Little Stint,Common Sand,S Redshank,Little Tern @waveneybirdclub.bsky.social

Today,19 of us from @waveneybirdclub.bsky.social met at East Wretham at 8:30. We had House Martin,Yellow Wag,Willow Warbler,Common Redstart,and Tree Pipit,plus more The 8 of us left visited Cavenham Heath,where we had Grasshopper Warbler,Wheatear, and Cuckoo, to name a few. Thanks to Stevie Howell.

24th April N Wales. Going home day. A visit to Gt Orme for our final fix of this beautiful lump of rock! Peregrine, Chough,Fulmar,Razorbill, B Guillemot, Shag,Rock Pipit in just 90 mins. On to Middleton Lakes, Staffs. Lovely reserve. Bittern,Bl Tern, Whimbrel, Greenshank, Hobby.Wish we'd had longer.

23rd 5th day N Wales.Llyn Brenig today.Great views of Siskin and Redpoll.Very close views of Osprey with Common Redstart nearby.After some perseverance,Peter found Willow Tit.Back to Llandudno and our goodbyes to Mervyn Wynne Jones, our Welsh guide and friend, thanking him for his sterling efforts.

@peterminsmere.bsky.social well done, Peter!

22nd, 4th day N Wales. Across to Anglesey and Holyhead Fish Harbour for Black Guillemot and GND. Onto South Stack v strong easterlies and hardly a bird.Then Cemlyn and some sum plum G Plover. Off to Cors Ddyga and the hard to find Green Winged Teal. Such a windy day @waveneybirdclub.bsky.social

21st 3rd day in N Wales. After yesterday's marathon, 4am start today and World's End.Arrived at 5:15 and cars already parked.Good views of B Grouse and later views of R Grouse.Llangollen for breakfast,Goosander,Dipper,Mandarin.Then,to Burton Mere and LRP,Barwit. @waveneybirdclub.bsky.social

2nd day in North Wales. Fulmar, Chough, and Peregrine nesting on Gt Orme. More Wheatear than you could wave a stick at. Conwy RSPB for a short while and my 1st Common Sandpiper of 2026. Then on to Pensychnant, a real favourite of mine with Cuckoo, Pied Fly, Redstart. @waveneybirdclub.bsky.social

Travelling day today from Suffolk to Llandudno with @waveneybirdclub.bsky.social Stright to the Great Orme with delightful Chough, Raven and N. Wheatear amongst others. Check in at @premierinn.bsky.social, followed by dinner at a good Bengali restaurant for a few while some ate at #Neverspoons.

Many things to say about the demise of Orbanism but the scale of his defeat is impressive. This is surely also a rejection of Trump & Vance. The threatened new era of official US interference in European domestic politics has got off to a satisfyingly calamitous start

BOOM! South Australia's power prices have plummeted as they near 100% renewables, proving to the world that relying on wind and solar with battery back-up is possible, more reliable and costs people less. THIS is how we avoid the next oil crisis. #EnergyRevolution

Join us on Tuesday 31st at 7:30pm at The Maltings Pavilion, Bungay (NR35 2RU) for an evening talk by Ben Potterton on the development of Dickleburgh Moor, journeying from wheat fields to wetlands (2019–present).🌿 Raffle, light buffet & bar available.

On World Poetry Day, here’s a reminder of the power of poetry and its potential to change the world.

In case there was any doubt that Reform loathe nature & rewilding, here’s Richard Tice opposing the new land use framework and saying: “We should be maximising food production, not subsidising productive land to sit idle.” Reform would be a disaster for nature. They need to be utterly defeated.

Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem. Thank you. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

43 members enjoyed last night's meeting at @waveneybirdclub.bsky.social in Bungay. Great talk by Roger Walsh on Ringing in South Africa, with some amazing pictures. The scenery brought back memories of my visits to SA some years ago. £3 entry well spent and delicious buffet, too.

The sky is beaming over Woodbridge

Join us on Tuesday 20th January when Roger Walsh talks about his time in South Africa in 2025, supporting ringers of the SA Bird Ringing Scheme. We meet at 7:30 pm, The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Bungay NR35 2RU. There will be a raffle and light buffet. Only £3 entry.

18 of us met today at Kessingland for a 5 miles walk led by Simon Thompson. Beautiful weather. 35 species, all told with the highlights being approximately 140 Snow Bunting, 5 Shorelark, Jack Snipe. We ended with a well-earned drink at the Sailor's Home #suffolkbirds #WaveneyBirdClub

Waveney Bird Club's last meeting for the year is on Tuesday, 9th December. Starting at 7:30 pm at The Maltings Pavillion, Pirnhow Street, Bungay NR35 2RU. There will be a raffle, a buffet during the interval, and the bar will be available for refreshments. Only £3 entry #suffolkbirding

Just back from a great week birding in #Sheringham. 10 of us shared a house. Lots of seawatching for some. Good craic. 136 species with highlights of 13 Twite en route from Cley to Blakeney and 000's of Pink Feet coming in to roost. Fab pub The Lines End to warm us after a v.cold day #norfolkbirding

Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system 1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK 2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc 3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today

A fab day at the #Consell wine festival in #Mallorca with my new best friends Bartolemeu and Juan while staying with dear friends Margaret and Eloy

Fantastic week away with Dimiter from Neophron in Bulgaria, around Varna and Burgas. Watching 1.5k Pelican shuffling along and taking off was spectacular. Watching WTE fishing amongst the Cormorant, Pallas's Gull, and Black Woodpecker were all highlights

Just back from a fabulous week, #FlywayBirding with @ingloriousbustards.bsky.social. With wave after wave of migrating Eagles, Vultures, and White Storks over our heads,punctuated with the sights and sounds of bee-eaters.We were looked after really well by Tonk & Niki.Highly recommended trip. #Birds

Well done to John Turner, with the 700th Swift box he has made for us - Save our Suffolk Swifts. It has been delivered to Northgate Secondary School as part of a Swift Community Set of 8 boxes and a call system. @sosswifts.bsky.social #SuffolkBirds

14 of us had a good walk today at Felixstowe Kingsfleet, ably led by Mark P. 10 species of butterfly and 7 different dragonflies. Barwit, Golden Plover, and Little Owl, the best of the birds. We finished off with a beer at the Ferry Boat Inn when the it rained. #WaveneyBirdClub #suffolkbirds

#WaveneyBirdClub member has a Swarovski telescope for sale. ATS 80 25-50 wide eyepiece plus case. Excellent condition £1500. Please contact 07497 837005 (not me!😂) #suffolkbirds #essexbirds #norfolkbirds

From Stevie Howell Waveney Bird Club day out at Benacre and Covehithe yesterday produced 7 Whooper, 2 Bewick’s, 2 Scaup, and 2 Goldeneye at Benacre Broad. RB Merganser dropped in briefly at Covehithe Broad and also 2 Goldeneye, Med Gull, and a Raven north.

Stuck for a Christmas gift? Sponsor a Barn Owl box! Starting at just £25, it’s a perfect low-cost present for nature lovers. Your support funds nest box creation, repairs, and monitoring of breeding Barn Owls. For more details contact us @sbgbarnowls.bsky.social #suffolkbirdgroup.bsky.social

About 60 people attended a cracking talk last night in Bungay from Ian Barthorpe at our Waveney Bird Club meeting. He comprehensively spoke about his two weeks spent in Brazil's Pantanal in July 2024. Over 400 birds recorded and great sightings of Jaguar and Tapir. #suffolkbirds

If I were allowed to write a @theguardian.com Country Diary, it might go something like this. @nicwilson.bsky.social @katebradbury.bsky.social @levparikian.bsky.social @brigit.strawbridge.bsky.social Balham, SW London: little beats the thrill of nesting swifts and you can have it too. A 🧵

Waveney Bird Club Indoor Event Next Tues, 26th Nov, Ian Barthorpe takes us on a journey through the Brazilian Pantanal-The worlds LARGEST wetland. We'll explore nearby areas of thorny scrub and Amazonian rainforest. NOT TO BE MISSED! 📍7:30 pm - Maltings Pavillion, Pirnhow Street, Bungay NR35 2RU.

21% of the UK population or 14.3 million people live in relative poverty. Maybe we should talk about them for a change rather than the tax concerns of Jeremy Clarkson's wealthy children

Important context here: ● over half of farms are less than 49 acres (20 hectares) ● "a big farm" is 217 acres. Now let's see who's angry: ● Clarkson farm is 1,000 acres ● Lloyd Webber farms 4,000 acres ● Viscount Rothermere (Mail owner) 4,700 acres ● Dyson owns 36,000 acres

“Let me remind you: Surrender means Russian occupation. Russian occupation means torture, sexual violence, enforced disappearance, denial of your identity, forcible adoption of your own children, filtration camps, and mass graves. Occupation is just another form of the war.” – Oleksandra Matviichuk

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