🌱 Emma Marsh
@emmamarsh5.bsky.social
Gardening and nature buff. Conservationist. All things comms campaigns and tech for @rspb.bsky.social. Love #birds, #wildlife and #gardening. Mostly to be found on my plot. Midlander. The views I express here are mine alone
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Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian
Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian
Our wildlife series Young Country Diary is looking for articles written by children, about their winter encounters with nature
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian
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Well its certainly been a busy year for RSPB Conservation Science
In 2025 we…
- Worked in 54 countries & UKOTs
- Carried out 94 research projects
- Studied 107 species
- Tracked 366 seabirds
- Surveyed 4420 people
Bring on 2026!
📷 Andy Schofield, Paul Insua-Cao, Ben Andrew
In 2025 we…
- Worked in 54 countries & UKOTs
- Carried out 94 research projects
- Studied 107 species
- Tracked 366 seabirds
- Surveyed 4420 people
Bring on 2026!
📷 Andy Schofield, Paul Insua-Cao, Ben Andrew
January 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Well its certainly been a busy year for RSPB Conservation Science
In 2025 we…
- Worked in 54 countries & UKOTs
- Carried out 94 research projects
- Studied 107 species
- Tracked 366 seabirds
- Surveyed 4420 people
Bring on 2026!
📷 Andy Schofield, Paul Insua-Cao, Ben Andrew
In 2025 we…
- Worked in 54 countries & UKOTs
- Carried out 94 research projects
- Studied 107 species
- Tracked 366 seabirds
- Surveyed 4420 people
Bring on 2026!
📷 Andy Schofield, Paul Insua-Cao, Ben Andrew
What a glorious sunny frosty last day of the year it is in the Midlands. Bit of apple tree pruning done and tool cleaning for rest of today. 🌱 #UKGardening #Gardening
December 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
What a glorious sunny frosty last day of the year it is in the Midlands. Bit of apple tree pruning done and tool cleaning for rest of today. 🌱 #UKGardening #Gardening
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It’s #winter. The buzzing has stopped - mostly.
So what’s happened to all the #bees?
Let me explain.
Please #repost this thread.
Don’t just like/look.
It literally takes you a second. Costs you nothing.
Bees are in trouble and need you good people to help.
Thank you.
#share
#nature
#education
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So what’s happened to all the #bees?
Let me explain.
Please #repost this thread.
Don’t just like/look.
It literally takes you a second. Costs you nothing.
Bees are in trouble and need you good people to help.
Thank you.
#share
#nature
#education
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December 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Winter sown (late Nov) Broad Beans (saved seed over the years) doing remarkably well in a bed of strulch and a glass cloche hat. Garlic doing well too - came through last week (home saved cloves too - 7 generations on) #UKGardening #Gardening 🌱
December 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Winter sown (late Nov) Broad Beans (saved seed over the years) doing remarkably well in a bed of strulch and a glass cloche hat. Garlic doing well too - came through last week (home saved cloves too - 7 generations on) #UKGardening #Gardening 🌱
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Today is an important day for gardeners. The #wintersolstice signifies the beginning of days getting longer, and many plants use this as an alarm clock to wake up.
Spring is Coming!
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening
Spring is Coming!
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening
December 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Today is an important day for gardeners. The #wintersolstice signifies the beginning of days getting longer, and many plants use this as an alarm clock to wake up.
Spring is Coming!
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening
Spring is Coming!
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening
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One thing about this cartoon is that it's (clearly) a male owl owlsplaining. In reality the female tawny owl twits and the male twoos.
I can think we can let that pass seeing as we’re talking about a world in which owls can discuss the finer points of grammar.
www.worldofmoose.com/collections/...
I can think we can let that pass seeing as we’re talking about a world in which owls can discuss the finer points of grammar.
www.worldofmoose.com/collections/...
December 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
One thing about this cartoon is that it's (clearly) a male owl owlsplaining. In reality the female tawny owl twits and the male twoos.
I can think we can let that pass seeing as we’re talking about a world in which owls can discuss the finer points of grammar.
www.worldofmoose.com/collections/...
I can think we can let that pass seeing as we’re talking about a world in which owls can discuss the finer points of grammar.
www.worldofmoose.com/collections/...
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If this Government chooses to gut BNG, they will be choosing a future with less wildlife, less stability and fewer chances to halt nature’s decline.
And that choice will continue to shape their legacy...
As the Government that promised nature's recovery, then dismantled it.
And that choice will continue to shape their legacy...
As the Government that promised nature's recovery, then dismantled it.
December 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
If this Government chooses to gut BNG, they will be choosing a future with less wildlife, less stability and fewer chances to halt nature’s decline.
And that choice will continue to shape their legacy...
As the Government that promised nature's recovery, then dismantled it.
And that choice will continue to shape their legacy...
As the Government that promised nature's recovery, then dismantled it.
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Scrapping BNG wouldn’t just harm wildlife.
It would hit communities too. It puts jobs, investment, green spaces, clean water, healthy soils & local resilience at risk.
And, ironically, it would remove the one thing the public consistently ask for: more nature where they live.
It would hit communities too. It puts jobs, investment, green spaces, clean water, healthy soils & local resilience at risk.
And, ironically, it would remove the one thing the public consistently ask for: more nature where they live.
December 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Scrapping BNG wouldn’t just harm wildlife.
It would hit communities too. It puts jobs, investment, green spaces, clean water, healthy soils & local resilience at risk.
And, ironically, it would remove the one thing the public consistently ask for: more nature where they live.
It would hit communities too. It puts jobs, investment, green spaces, clean water, healthy soils & local resilience at risk.
And, ironically, it would remove the one thing the public consistently ask for: more nature where they live.
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This Government once vowed to be “the most nature-positive [we have] ever had”.
Months of blaming wildlife and stripping back protections have already made a mockery of that promise.
And if the rumoured cuts to BNG go ahead, it will deal yet another devastating blow to nature.
Months of blaming wildlife and stripping back protections have already made a mockery of that promise.
And if the rumoured cuts to BNG go ahead, it will deal yet another devastating blow to nature.
December 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This Government once vowed to be “the most nature-positive [we have] ever had”.
Months of blaming wildlife and stripping back protections have already made a mockery of that promise.
And if the rumoured cuts to BNG go ahead, it will deal yet another devastating blow to nature.
Months of blaming wildlife and stripping back protections have already made a mockery of that promise.
And if the rumoured cuts to BNG go ahead, it will deal yet another devastating blow to nature.
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Winter jobs…
So satisfying to watch and see the results. And absolutely necessary if we’re going to allow that light into the polytunnels 🌱🇬🇧
So satisfying to watch and see the results. And absolutely necessary if we’re going to allow that light into the polytunnels 🌱🇬🇧
December 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Winter jobs…
So satisfying to watch and see the results. And absolutely necessary if we’re going to allow that light into the polytunnels 🌱🇬🇧
So satisfying to watch and see the results. And absolutely necessary if we’re going to allow that light into the polytunnels 🌱🇬🇧
A reason to keep hope and action for nature alive…
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘A win for nature and people’: Elizabeth line soil used to create Essex bird haven
A record 39,000 birds are overwintering on Wallasea island wetlands thanks to soil transported from London tunnels
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
A reason to keep hope and action for nature alive…
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Less than a month until winter solstice on 21 December, when days start growing longer again
November 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Less than a month until winter solstice on 21 December, when days start growing longer again
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Last night the Government pulled the rug out from under what little nature remains in the UK. Please tell your MP that this is not OK! #Planning&InfrastructureBill #P&IBill
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
Tell the UK Government they must do better for nature!
I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too?
action.rspb.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Last night the Government pulled the rug out from under what little nature remains in the UK. Please tell your MP that this is not OK! #Planning&InfrastructureBill #P&IBill
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
Anti-nature rhetoric and policies are growing and if we don't shout out now we'll never get Governments to change course. I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too? action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
Tell the UK Government they must do better for nature!
I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too?
action.rspb.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Anti-nature rhetoric and policies are growing and if we don't shout out now we'll never get Governments to change course. I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too? action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
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They treat nature like it has no voice.
But it does. Yours, ours, and millions more.
If you believe nature deserves better than this, make sure your MP hears it loud and clear:
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 👈
But it does. Yours, ours, and millions more.
If you believe nature deserves better than this, make sure your MP hears it loud and clear:
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 👈
Tell the UK Government they must do better for nature!
I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too?
https://action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/action/1?ea.tracking.id=rspb_uk_bluesky👈
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
They treat nature like it has no voice.
But it does. Yours, ours, and millions more.
If you believe nature deserves better than this, make sure your MP hears it loud and clear:
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 👈
But it does. Yours, ours, and millions more.
If you believe nature deserves better than this, make sure your MP hears it loud and clear:
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/... 👈
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Poll after poll shows people care deeply about wildlife and want it protected.
Instead, we’ve had months of nature-blaming rhetoric and pushes to sidestep environmental law.
This flies in the face not only of what the public wants...but the Government’s own manifesto.
Instead, we’ve had months of nature-blaming rhetoric and pushes to sidestep environmental law.
This flies in the face not only of what the public wants...but the Government’s own manifesto.
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Poll after poll shows people care deeply about wildlife and want it protected.
Instead, we’ve had months of nature-blaming rhetoric and pushes to sidestep environmental law.
This flies in the face not only of what the public wants...but the Government’s own manifesto.
Instead, we’ve had months of nature-blaming rhetoric and pushes to sidestep environmental law.
This flies in the face not only of what the public wants...but the Government’s own manifesto.
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Last night the Government steamrollered its Planning Bill through, slamming the door on vital protections for nature.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Last night the Government steamrollered its Planning Bill through, slamming the door on vital protections for nature.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
I just shared a festive message in support of Turtle Doves. Nature-friendly farmers are helping these threatened birds but they need more government funding. Share your message of hope & help Turtle Doves sing again. We can't let '2 Turtle Doves' become a reality! action.rspb.org.uk/page/180932/...
Two Turtle Doves? Almost – but now there’s hope
Join me and share a festive message in support of Turtle Doves. Nature-friendly farmers are helping these threatened birds, but they need more Government funding. Share your message of hope and help T...
action.rspb.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
I just shared a festive message in support of Turtle Doves. Nature-friendly farmers are helping these threatened birds but they need more government funding. Share your message of hope & help Turtle Doves sing again. We can't let '2 Turtle Doves' become a reality! action.rspb.org.uk/page/180932/...
Another official report showing that nature is NOT the blocker to building houses.
“We are clear in our report: a healthy environment is essential to building resilient towns and cities. It must not be sidelined.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
“We are clear in our report: a healthy environment is essential to building resilient towns and cities. It must not be sidelined.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds
Commons committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ used by ministers that scapegoats wildlife and the environment
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Another official report showing that nature is NOT the blocker to building houses.
“We are clear in our report: a healthy environment is essential to building resilient towns and cities. It must not be sidelined.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
“We are clear in our report: a healthy environment is essential to building resilient towns and cities. It must not be sidelined.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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And it's not over yet.
We call on Peers to reinsert this measure into the Bill when it comes back to them.
A future where nature and people thrive together is possible. We just need the Government to listen.
We call on Peers to reinsert this measure into the Bill when it comes back to them.
A future where nature and people thrive together is possible. We just need the Government to listen.
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
And it's not over yet.
We call on Peers to reinsert this measure into the Bill when it comes back to them.
A future where nature and people thrive together is possible. We just need the Government to listen.
We call on Peers to reinsert this measure into the Bill when it comes back to them.
A future where nature and people thrive together is possible. We just need the Government to listen.
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This is hugely disappointing.
Still, we thank the MPs who not only voted in favour, but spoke out for nature, and everyone who urged them to do so by supporting our campaign.
Without them, nature's voice would have been far quieter today.
Still, we thank the MPs who not only voted in favour, but spoke out for nature, and everyone who urged them to do so by supporting our campaign.
Without them, nature's voice would have been far quieter today.
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This is hugely disappointing.
Still, we thank the MPs who not only voted in favour, but spoke out for nature, and everyone who urged them to do so by supporting our campaign.
Without them, nature's voice would have been far quieter today.
Still, we thank the MPs who not only voted in favour, but spoke out for nature, and everyone who urged them to do so by supporting our campaign.
Without them, nature's voice would have been far quieter today.
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Amendment 40 to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill has been voted down.
Had it passed, it would have meant more precious wildlife would have retained existing protections.
Instead, MPs have bought into the false 'nature vs growth' narrative.
Had it passed, it would have meant more precious wildlife would have retained existing protections.
Instead, MPs have bought into the false 'nature vs growth' narrative.
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Amendment 40 to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill has been voted down.
Had it passed, it would have meant more precious wildlife would have retained existing protections.
Instead, MPs have bought into the false 'nature vs growth' narrative.
Had it passed, it would have meant more precious wildlife would have retained existing protections.
Instead, MPs have bought into the false 'nature vs growth' narrative.
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I've just emailed my MP and asked them to vote to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Will you take action too?
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
Help stop the Planning and Infrastructure Bill tearing up nature protections
I've just emailed my MP and asked them to vote to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Will you take action too?
action.rspb.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I've just emailed my MP and asked them to vote to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Will you take action too?
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...