Great to welcome @daera-ni.gov.uk Minister Muir to the stand today at Balmoral Show to talk about nature-friendly farming 🌿🚜

This time last week, 85 firefighters battled a major wildfire in Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh, which tore through 1.75 square km of land. At the height of the blaze, crews were alerted to a Curlew nest with eggs directly in its path.

We also made 12 recommendations on how the NAP Regulations should be significantly strengthened & better implemented to help the health of waters, such as Lough Neagh. Read more on our report👉 bit.ly/42JN9aR

There are a number of challenges in relation to how the Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) Regulations are working in Northern Ireland. We assessed the effectiveness of the regulations (2019), that are aimed at reducing agricultural pollution & improving water quality.

Now May is here, it’s time to pause the seed and peanut feeders and switch to safer summer feeding with small amounts of mealworms or suet. Remember, feeders can spread disease, so keeping them clean matters. Click the link below for our full guidance on keeping garden birds healthy year round 👇

Very timely review of the current NAP Regulations by the OEP - as stakeholders are considering what future regulations might look like. 🤞 for improvements and investment! Also see: bsky.app/profile/rspb...

The Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) Regulations, that are designed to reduce agricultural pollution & improve water quality, need to be significantly strengthened & better implemented to deliver for Northern Ireland's waters, says our report published today. Read report 👉https://bit.ly/42JN9aR

RSPB NI agrees. Stronger regulation must be matched by long term investment in nature friendly farming, nature based solutions and sewage and wastewater infrastructure. Read our position 👇 www.rspb.org.uk/northern-ire...

Today the Office for Environmental Protection published its assessment of the Nutrients Action Programme. While noting “considerable progress”, it warns the programme must be “significantly strengthened and better implemented” — with urgent and substantial change now required.

Defra's response to our report on the implementation of laws relating to protected sites for nature will not deliver the urgent step-change needed to meet environmental targets and commitments - read our statement here bit.ly/4bgpTGF

We will publish our report that reviews the implementation of the Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) Regulations (2019) in Northern Ireland on Thursday. Ahead of the publication read about how we are tackling NI's nutrient pollution problem at source here 👉https://bit.ly/4mXyLFl

Sign the petition to protect the laws that protect us - our health, nature, and water. Don't let polluters and opportunistic politicians speak for you. Give nature a voice! #HandsOffNature handsoffnature.eu?utm=.share.b...

Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK without an independent Environmental Protection Agency. We also don’t have legally binding Nature Targets. Nature needs accountability. Email your MLA today: action.rspb.org.uk/page/188327/...

Today, Rathlin Island has officially been declared ferret free - a world first conservation achievement that helps secure the future of Northern Ireland’s largest seabird colony. For more information on this announcement visit youtu.be/BdPxdnJbquQ?...

Northern Ireland is one of the most nature depleted places on the planet. We’ve no independent EPA and no legally binding nature targets. This must change. Alert your MLA: action.rspb.org.uk/page/188327/...

Breaking news! The first Puffins have returned to Rathlin Island! 👀🐦 This is a sure sign that seabird season is getting underway at RSPB NI’s West Light Seabird Centre, as these iconic birds begin to make their way back to Rathlin’s cliffs.

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"This Report, drawing on thousands of sources and years of research, shows both the risks of nature loss to business, and the opportunities for business to help reverse this." 🌍 —Matt Jones, #BizBiodiversity Assessment Co-chair 🏡 🧪 Find out more: https://bit.ly/IPBES12Media

75 Important Bird Areas (IBAs), have been identified in Ireland for seabirds, including 51 coastal sites. These areas are crucial areas for bird conservation, especially the coastal areas which support seabird breeding colonies.

Biodiversity is not evenly distributed around the planet. In Ireland, 75 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) for seabirds have been identified. Where are these hidden hotspots? Tune into our webinar on March 10th to learn where our seabirds go and why these places matter: bit.ly/4l0ZoZ2

Nature lovers! We're on the lookout for a shiny new cover photo! The theme? Signs of spring of course! 🌤️ 🐸 🦋 🌷 Reply to this post with your best snaps, and we’ll choose one of our favourites to feature on our profile...

Since 1992, human-produced capital per capita has increased by about 100%, while stocks of natural capital have been reduced by nearly 40%. 🌍 - IPBES #BizBiodiversity Assessment 🏡 🧪 Full Media kit: https://bit.ly/IPBES12Media

Ban on sale and use of most lead ammunition in Wales, Scotland and England confirmed to be in place from 1 April 2029. Good. www.birdlife.org/news/2025/08...

Avian flu has severely impacted breeding seabirds. Modelling study evaluates carcass removal as a tool to manage outbreaks, finding that it offers only limited benefits in reducing mortality in dense breeding colonies 🪽💡 @rspb.bsky.social Learn more here! 👇 buff.ly/oN6LPsG

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...

The Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Strategy must deliver real, tangible action. Hear our thoughts below 👇

2/2 #Climate - and #nature - breakdown presents serious and escalating risks to #UK homes, food systems, health, public services, national security and the wider economy.

1/2 NEW: This national security assessment, broadcast for the first time after the Government tried to hush it up, makes clear what many have sensed for some time...

Really powerful BBC documentary just out about the 1996 Sea Empress disaster in Pembrokeshire. Highly recommended. What a disaster to be reminded of... www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

URGENT: our most precious wild places need your voice. ‼️ The Prime Minister is considering weakening the laws that protect nature. Estuaries. Peatlands. National Parks. The places & species we love are in the firing line again. All on the false assumption this will speed up nuclear projects.

Which is why the habitats they fight to return to must be protected. Weakening protections for key sites for nature would push our already struggling wildlife closer to collapse. Yet the UK Government is considering doing just that. Tell your MP to stop this: action.rspb.org.uk/page/186397/... ‼️

Heartbreaking: Right now, thousands of Puffins are washing up along our coasts and further afield. It is devastating to see. These birds are Red-listed in the UK and already under serious pressure. Mass deaths like this, known as a “seabird wreck”, can take years for colonies to recover from...

⚠️ 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

The failure of the Executive to agree proposals for an independent EPA is deeply concerning. NI is the only part of the UK or Ireland without one, despite years of expert recommendations. At a time of biodiversity loss and environmental crisis, strong, independent oversight is urgently needed.

A lovely article about our research on Gannets featuring interviews with #seabirders @heyjooode.bsky.social and @sue-lewis.bsky.social #ornithology

UK intelligence chiefs warn biodiversity collapse isn’t just an environmental issue, it’s a national security threat. Food shortages, mass migration, economic instability and conflict could follow if ecosystems keep collapsing. The threat’s closer than we think. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The climate and biodiversity crises go hand in hand with national security. Today’s chilling warning from intelligence experts shows the very real risks of inaction within the next five years. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

UK environment sector folks of Bluesky! Can you help us find rising stars? 🌟 In this video, our own @jamesxparsons.bsky.social tells you everything you need to know to nominate environmental champions under 35 🏆 Use our survey to make your nominations today 👇 surveys.haymarket.com/s3/The-ENDS-...

🎉Following seven years of campaigning, we welcome this week's publication of the Seabird Conservation Strategy for Wales. A huge thank you to all our members and supporters for helping to make this happen. ⬇️Full analysis and next steps here: bit.ly/4sSmDIq

Fantastic news for seabirds in Wales and after many years of advocacy by @rspbcymru.bsky.social and supporters 💙 🤞 Fingers crossed that @daera-ni.gov.uk are going to announce the NI Seabird Conservation Strategy soon! Which @rspbni.bsky.social and NIMTF have also been calling for!

For years, experts have warned that nature loss would become a security threat. Now a national security assessment confirms it: biodiversity collapse risks food shortages, economic instability and global disorder. Nature underpins our global safety. So why is UK Government failing to protect it?

An across-government technical assessment published today recognises that "nature is the foundation of national security" and that "every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse". A rational response to this would be to get very serious about nature recovery. www.gov.uk/government/p...

Read more here - www.rspb.org.uk/northern-ire...

This week’s publication of the draft Nature Recovery Strategy by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for consultation should have been an important step forward for nature in Northern Ireland, which has been ranked the 12th worst region in the world for biodiversity loss.

Here's our response to the newly launched Sustainable Farming Scheme. More info in the article 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

📢Great news! Today, MSPs voted to remove Part 2 of the Natural Environment Bill, a serious threat to wildlife. Thanks to everyone who spoke up! 🐦🌱 We’re not out of the woods yet though as it could return. Help us keep the pressure up for the Bill’s final stage: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...

Are you an MSc student based at a UK university? Or do you know one? RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu... #ornithology #conservationscience 🌍

RSPB NI welcomes the publication of the Environmental Principles Policy Statement. It is a requirement that these vital environmental principles are taken into account for all government policy, not just those of @daera-ni.gov.uk, to tackle the nature and climate emergency. [1/2]

A great reminder that conservation action works. And paying farmers to deliver public goods has multiple benefits. Which is why @daera-ni.gov.uk need to create a robust Farming with Nature scheme & NI needs statutory Nature Recovery targets www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Wild victims of bird flu increase - will it be the worst winter yet in Europe? @btobirds.bsky.social reminds birders we can play a role in monitoring #HPAI Plus the week's #NorthWales sightings in @northwaleslive.bsky.social BirdNotes. 📷 Tony Pope. #BirdingWales www.birdnotes.wales/blog/wild-vi...