A Curlew, which is a brown speckled bird with long bill, walking through grass. Text above the bird's head reads "Support the future of Environment and Nature in Northern Ireland"
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.
"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
A delicately patterned Orange-tip butterfly clings to a vibrant bluebell, its intricately mottled green and white wings blending seamlessly with the foliage. The butterfly’s fuzzy body and slender antennae contrast against the smooth, curled petals of the bluebell, which droop gracefully on a slender stem. The soft-focus green background enhances the vivid hues of the butterfly and flower, capturing a fleeting moment of springtime beauty.
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! 👇
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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 👇
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#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...
A Eurasian Curlew stands alert in rough grassland dotted with white seed heads, its long, downcurved bill clearly visible as it scans its surroundings. A species of peatlands and wetlands, the Curlew is shown in habitat typical of the wild places at risk from weakened nature protections.
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.
An Atlantic Puffin stands on a narrow, rocky cliff ledge streaked with lichen and tufts of grass. Its black back and white chest contrast with the pale stone, and its bright orange bill catches the light. The blurred backdrop of steep coastal rock faces hints at a rugged seabird colony, one of the special coastal habitats that provide vital nesting sites for wildlife.
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/... ‼️
A dead Puffin lies on wet sand, its black and white feathers darkened and slick against the beach. The bird rests on its side, wings folded, with its distinctive orange bill clearly visible against the pale sand.
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...
A deceased Puffin lies on its back on the ground. Wording above reads: Please report sightings of all dead birds. A graphic showing an exclamation mark in a triangle features.
⚠️ 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...
