We couldn't agree more with @guyshrubsole.bsky.social on this: “...the incentives are skewed far too much in favour of planting over natural regeneration. Ministers need to change these ridiculous rules...” www.theguardian.com/environment/...

One on a grouse moor in North York Moors National Park, one near a grouse moor in Lammermuirs, two at 'confidential sites' in Scotland. All since January. #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology #BanDGS raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/04/28/f...

Morning all, 79,000 signatures down, 21,000 to go! We've got six weeks left to get this petition to ban driven grouse shooting - a sport that has pushed hen harriers and golden eagles to the brink of extinction in these islands - over the line. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

Last chance to join us for our free Young Birders Winter Birds and Conservation Cruise for 13-18s this Saturday! www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/young-birders

Standing room only last night for the Welsh premiere of Malka Holmes' short film Stunned By Silence, narrated by @iolowilliams.bsky.social. Take yourself to the moors of #NorthWales for a few minutes and immerse yourself in the world of the threatened Curlew. www.greengagefilms.com/portfolio-it...

Lesser Scaup at Longham Lakes, found earlier today by George Green. The 2nd he has found there! Probably same bird that was recently near Blashford, Hants. #DorsetBirds

For Little Owl lovers everywhere.... Please repost - Bluesky doesn't pick videos up in feeds yet... #owls @naturemichelle.bsky.social @emilyjoachim.bsky.social

Jeremy Clarkson, James Dyson, the Earl of Derby – they’re up in arms about paying tax on the vast areas of land they own. Small farmers are worried that changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) will affect them. But who are the big landowners complaining the loudest? Thread: 1/

It’s not good news on Marion Island, I’m afraid. Suspected HPAI cases have been identified in wandering albatross & giant petrels, as well as a skua. www.sanap.ac.za/forestry-fis...

A White-tailed Eagle over Ibsley Water, Blashford Lakes this afternoon caused a bit of a kerfuffle with the wildfowl & waders. Earlier a Marsh Harrier caused some disturbance as it hunted low over the water, often hovering over clear water, maybe interested in fish rather than birds 🤔 #Hantsbirds🪶

A nuthatch feeding young at a splendidly plastered nest hole and Great Spotted Woodpecker likewise at a finely chiselled nest hole. White Sheet Plantation today. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

In meadows alongside the Castleman Trailway at Ringwood this pigeon seemed to be thinking 🤔: My stomping ground has been flooded since October. It never stops raining 🌧🌧. I'm surrounded by ducks and geese. I'd better learn to swim 🏊‍♂️.

I like these appeals to dog owners/walkers at Middlebere 😊. Colourful, large, prominent & clear message. Hopefully the target audience will see them, understand & comply 🤞. The clue is in the name, National 'Nature' Reserve. It should be the rule on all nature reserves.

St Aldhelm's Head. Sheltered. Secluded. Sea view. Occasional sea breeze. Hanging gardens. Luxuriant, well-established, low-maintenance, integrated house plants. Stonework would benefit from a little repointing. Roof requires some attention. Maybe a lick of paint inside to freshen it up. 🌊🌬🏡

Paid homage to the returning Forster's Tern today at RSPB Arne while it is still wearing its winter garb (ie, before it needs forensic skills to distinguish it from the Common jobbies 😉). Many thanks @courtauxbird.bsky.social for repeatedly pointing it out until even my dim eyes latched onto it 😊🪶

A late morning visit to Longham Lakes, that initially was spent dodging showers and seeing not a lot, eventually came up trumps with an adult and 1st winter Little Gull, followed swiftly by a summer plumage Black-necked Grebe.

So first post here & no birds involved. Yesterday my brother & I walked the Stour Valley Way, Longham to Holdenhurst. Wet, muddy & we had to detour over barbed wire fences, gates and through fields. Traditional stop for lardie cake (🚀⛽️ - Dr 🤫) & sausage rolls. Also traditional, a pub for a pint 🍺😊.