RSPB Leeds Local Group
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Click on the link below to read about our coach trip on the 18th October to YWT Spurn and Kilnsea Wetlands. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds #RSPB
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RSPB Leeds Local Group trip to YWT Spurn and Kilnsea Wetlands on 18th October 2025 - Leeds Local Group
A report on our coach trip to YWT Spurn and Kilnsea Wetland on Saturday 18th October 2025.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Click on the link below to read about our coach trip on the 18th October to YWT Spurn and Kilnsea Wetlands. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds #RSPB
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Click on the link below to read about our coach trip to RSPB Saltholme and Greatham Creek on 20th September. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds #RSPB
RSPB Leeds Local Group trip to RSPB Saltholme and Greatham Creek on 20th September 2025 - Leeds Local Group
A report on our coach trip to RSPB Saltholme and Greatham Creek on Saturday 20th September 2025.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Today we are attending the Gull Summit in Inverness because gulls are in trouble and need help.
You can read more about how we can learn to live with gulls here: www.rspb.org.uk/scotland/new...
📷: Ben Andrew (rspb-images.com)
You can read more about how we can learn to live with gulls here: www.rspb.org.uk/scotland/new...
📷: Ben Andrew (rspb-images.com)
September 23, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Today we are attending the Gull Summit in Inverness because gulls are in trouble and need help.
You can read more about how we can learn to live with gulls here: www.rspb.org.uk/scotland/new...
📷: Ben Andrew (rspb-images.com)
You can read more about how we can learn to live with gulls here: www.rspb.org.uk/scotland/new...
📷: Ben Andrew (rspb-images.com)
A full list of our Indoor Meetings and Coach Trips for the 2025/2026 Season is now available on our website. Please click on the link below for more information! #Leeds
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Photo courtesy of Jonathan (our newsletter and website editor)
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Photo courtesy of Jonathan (our newsletter and website editor)
September 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
A full list of our Indoor Meetings and Coach Trips for the 2025/2026 Season is now available on our website. Please click on the link below for more information! #Leeds
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Photo courtesy of Jonathan (our newsletter and website editor)
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Photo courtesy of Jonathan (our newsletter and website editor)
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GOOD NEWS: the peat burning ban is being extended in the English uplands. 👏
Peatlands lock up carbon, protect water & support rare wildlife.
We hope today's announcement signals a move to end this damaging practice for good, and thank our supporters for helping make it happen.
Peatlands lock up carbon, protect water & support rare wildlife.
We hope today's announcement signals a move to end this damaging practice for good, and thank our supporters for helping make it happen.
September 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
GOOD NEWS: the peat burning ban is being extended in the English uplands. 👏
Peatlands lock up carbon, protect water & support rare wildlife.
We hope today's announcement signals a move to end this damaging practice for good, and thank our supporters for helping make it happen.
Peatlands lock up carbon, protect water & support rare wildlife.
We hope today's announcement signals a move to end this damaging practice for good, and thank our supporters for helping make it happen.
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Welcome Emma Reynolds MP to your new role as Environment Secretary.
The choices ahead on nature, farming and development will be critical, and the right ones can deliver lasting benefits for people and nature.
We look forward to working with you.
The choices ahead on nature, farming and development will be critical, and the right ones can deliver lasting benefits for people and nature.
We look forward to working with you.
September 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Welcome Emma Reynolds MP to your new role as Environment Secretary.
The choices ahead on nature, farming and development will be critical, and the right ones can deliver lasting benefits for people and nature.
We look forward to working with you.
The choices ahead on nature, farming and development will be critical, and the right ones can deliver lasting benefits for people and nature.
We look forward to working with you.
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Thanks to brilliant conservation efforts with our partners it has been a record year for Hen Harriers in the Forest of Bowland, with one of the highest number of fledglings recorded in over 40 years! Read all about it here: www.rspb.org.uk/england/engl...
September 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Thanks to brilliant conservation efforts with our partners it has been a record year for Hen Harriers in the Forest of Bowland, with one of the highest number of fledglings recorded in over 40 years! Read all about it here: www.rspb.org.uk/england/engl...
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Garden birds not looking well? It could be trichomonosis.
By reporting sick or dead birds, you can directly help our scientists understand this disease.
Report here: www.gardenwildlifehealth.org
Please don’t clean or remove feeders until after we visit - this step is crucial.❗
By reporting sick or dead birds, you can directly help our scientists understand this disease.
Report here: www.gardenwildlifehealth.org
Please don’t clean or remove feeders until after we visit - this step is crucial.❗
September 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Garden birds not looking well? It could be trichomonosis.
By reporting sick or dead birds, you can directly help our scientists understand this disease.
Report here: www.gardenwildlifehealth.org
Please don’t clean or remove feeders until after we visit - this step is crucial.❗
By reporting sick or dead birds, you can directly help our scientists understand this disease.
Report here: www.gardenwildlifehealth.org
Please don’t clean or remove feeders until after we visit - this step is crucial.❗
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"The future's bright!"
Great to hear RSPB Ambassador Dave Sexton and musician Alice Boyd discuss the 50th anniversary of White-tailed Eagle reintroduction and our new film on the Countrylife podcast 👇
www.countrylife.co.uk/podcast/whit...
Great to hear RSPB Ambassador Dave Sexton and musician Alice Boyd discuss the 50th anniversary of White-tailed Eagle reintroduction and our new film on the Countrylife podcast 👇
www.countrylife.co.uk/podcast/whit...
White-tailed eagles: From 'the greatest wildlife crime imaginable' to Nature's most wonderful comeback story
Dave Sexton and Alice Boyd join the Country Life Podcast.
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September 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
"The future's bright!"
Great to hear RSPB Ambassador Dave Sexton and musician Alice Boyd discuss the 50th anniversary of White-tailed Eagle reintroduction and our new film on the Countrylife podcast 👇
www.countrylife.co.uk/podcast/whit...
Great to hear RSPB Ambassador Dave Sexton and musician Alice Boyd discuss the 50th anniversary of White-tailed Eagle reintroduction and our new film on the Countrylife podcast 👇
www.countrylife.co.uk/podcast/whit...
Our next indoor meeting is taking place on Wednesday 17th September starting at 7:30pm. The speaker is Dennis Atherton who will be talking about The Biggest Week in American Birding. The meeting will also include The Group's AGM. All welcome! #Leeds
August 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Our next indoor meeting is taking place on Wednesday 17th September starting at 7:30pm. The speaker is Dennis Atherton who will be talking about The Biggest Week in American Birding. The meeting will also include The Group's AGM. All welcome! #Leeds
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The White-tailed Eagle. 🦅
The UK’s biggest bird of prey.
Once extinct here, now soaring back into our skies.
With our new film 'Return' about to launch, let’s celebrate these giants of the sky...
(1/5)
The UK’s biggest bird of prey.
Once extinct here, now soaring back into our skies.
With our new film 'Return' about to launch, let’s celebrate these giants of the sky...
(1/5)
August 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The White-tailed Eagle. 🦅
The UK’s biggest bird of prey.
Once extinct here, now soaring back into our skies.
With our new film 'Return' about to launch, let’s celebrate these giants of the sky...
(1/5)
The UK’s biggest bird of prey.
Once extinct here, now soaring back into our skies.
With our new film 'Return' about to launch, let’s celebrate these giants of the sky...
(1/5)
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Water Rails are related to Moorhens but a lot smaller and slimmer. Although distinctive with their long red bill and grey face, you’ll be lucky to catch a glimpse of these shy wetland birds, but you’ll not mistake their call – they sound just like a squealing piglet!
#TuesdayTrivia
#TuesdayTrivia
August 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Water Rails are related to Moorhens but a lot smaller and slimmer. Although distinctive with their long red bill and grey face, you’ll be lucky to catch a glimpse of these shy wetland birds, but you’ll not mistake their call – they sound just like a squealing piglet!
#TuesdayTrivia
#TuesdayTrivia
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🗣 ‘A sticking plaster on a gaping wound’
The Seabird Action Plan was meant to be a moment of hope for Scotland’s magnificent seabirds.
But it comes just days after the approval of Berwick Bank windfarm, which is set to kill tens of thousands of seabirds near some of our most iconic colonies.
The Seabird Action Plan was meant to be a moment of hope for Scotland’s magnificent seabirds.
But it comes just days after the approval of Berwick Bank windfarm, which is set to kill tens of thousands of seabirds near some of our most iconic colonies.
August 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🗣 ‘A sticking plaster on a gaping wound’
The Seabird Action Plan was meant to be a moment of hope for Scotland’s magnificent seabirds.
But it comes just days after the approval of Berwick Bank windfarm, which is set to kill tens of thousands of seabirds near some of our most iconic colonies.
The Seabird Action Plan was meant to be a moment of hope for Scotland’s magnificent seabirds.
But it comes just days after the approval of Berwick Bank windfarm, which is set to kill tens of thousands of seabirds near some of our most iconic colonies.
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August’s full moon rises 🌕🌠
Named the 'Sturgeon Moon’ by Native Americans for plentiful fishing, & the 'Grain Moon' in Old English to mark the harvest.
Tonight, it shares the sky with the Perseid meteor shower (peaking 12 Aug), so keep an eye out for shooting stars!
Moonrise: 21:16*
Named the 'Sturgeon Moon’ by Native Americans for plentiful fishing, & the 'Grain Moon' in Old English to mark the harvest.
Tonight, it shares the sky with the Perseid meteor shower (peaking 12 Aug), so keep an eye out for shooting stars!
Moonrise: 21:16*
August 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
August’s full moon rises 🌕🌠
Named the 'Sturgeon Moon’ by Native Americans for plentiful fishing, & the 'Grain Moon' in Old English to mark the harvest.
Tonight, it shares the sky with the Perseid meteor shower (peaking 12 Aug), so keep an eye out for shooting stars!
Moonrise: 21:16*
Named the 'Sturgeon Moon’ by Native Americans for plentiful fishing, & the 'Grain Moon' in Old English to mark the harvest.
Tonight, it shares the sky with the Perseid meteor shower (peaking 12 Aug), so keep an eye out for shooting stars!
Moonrise: 21:16*
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A dark day for Scotland’s seabirds.
We're incredibly concerned that Scottish Government have granted consent for the Berwick Bank offshore windfarm, which could catapult some of our most vulnerable species toward extinction 🚨
We will carefully scrutinise the details and consider our next steps.
We're incredibly concerned that Scottish Government have granted consent for the Berwick Bank offshore windfarm, which could catapult some of our most vulnerable species toward extinction 🚨
We will carefully scrutinise the details and consider our next steps.
July 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A dark day for Scotland’s seabirds.
We're incredibly concerned that Scottish Government have granted consent for the Berwick Bank offshore windfarm, which could catapult some of our most vulnerable species toward extinction 🚨
We will carefully scrutinise the details and consider our next steps.
We're incredibly concerned that Scottish Government have granted consent for the Berwick Bank offshore windfarm, which could catapult some of our most vulnerable species toward extinction 🚨
We will carefully scrutinise the details and consider our next steps.
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We are taking steps to help our wetlands become more resilient and adaptable to climate change. This will enable them to continue to support a wide range of species throughout changing weather systems.
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Landscapes of the future - how we're helping wetlands withstand the climate crisis | RSPB
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July 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We are taking steps to help our wetlands become more resilient and adaptable to climate change. This will enable them to continue to support a wide range of species throughout changing weather systems.
Find out more
youtu.be/m6KGt7uOMqY?...
@btobirds.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
Find out more
youtu.be/m6KGt7uOMqY?...
@btobirds.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
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Our reaction to the news that toxic lead shot is to be banned for nearly all uses in Scotland 👏
July 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Our reaction to the news that toxic lead shot is to be banned for nearly all uses in Scotland 👏
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🗣 “To see them back is quite a joyous sight”
Common Cranes disappeared from Scotland around 500 years ago. However, in 2012 a few birds naturally recolonised Aberdeenshire. 🍃
This is the story of their return and of the people helping to make sure they thrive. 🙌
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Common Cranes disappeared from Scotland around 500 years ago. However, in 2012 a few birds naturally recolonised Aberdeenshire. 🍃
This is the story of their return and of the people helping to make sure they thrive. 🙌
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf8G...
Cranes are back in Aberdeenshire. Meet the people helping them thrive.
YouTube video by RSPB
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July 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🗣 “To see them back is quite a joyous sight”
Common Cranes disappeared from Scotland around 500 years ago. However, in 2012 a few birds naturally recolonised Aberdeenshire. 🍃
This is the story of their return and of the people helping to make sure they thrive. 🙌
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf8G...
Common Cranes disappeared from Scotland around 500 years ago. However, in 2012 a few birds naturally recolonised Aberdeenshire. 🍃
This is the story of their return and of the people helping to make sure they thrive. 🙌
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf8G...
Click on the link below to read about our coach trip to RSPB Bempton Cliffs and Flamborough Head which took place on Saturday 14th June. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds
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RSPB Leeds Local Group trip to RSPB Bempton Cliffs and Flamborough Head on 14th June 2025 - Leeds Local Group
A report on our coach trip to RSPB Bempton Cliffs and Flamborough Head on Saturday 14th June 2025
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June 18, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Click on the link below to read about our coach trip to RSPB Bempton Cliffs and Flamborough Head which took place on Saturday 14th June. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds
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Click on the link below to read about our coach trip to Whisby Nature Park which took place on Saturday 24th May. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds
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RSPB Leeds Local Group trip to Whisby Nature Park on 24th May 2025 - Leeds Local Group
A report on our coach trip to Whisby Nature Park on Saturday 24th May 2025
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June 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Click on the link below to read about our coach trip to Whisby Nature Park which took place on Saturday 24th May. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds
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Click on the link below to read about our coach trip to RSPB Leighton Moss which took place on Saturday 26th April. Photos courtesy of Maggie. #Leeds
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RSPB Leeds Local Group trip to RSPB Leighton Moss on Saturday 26th April 2025 - Leeds Local Group
A report on our coach trip to RSPB Leighton Moss on Saturday 26th April 2025
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May 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Click on the link below to read about our coach trip to RSPB Leighton Moss which took place on Saturday 26th April. Photos courtesy of Maggie. #Leeds
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Our next indoor meeting is taking place THIS WEDNESDAY starting at 7:30pm. The speaker is Simon Warwick who will be talking about Nosterfield Nature Reserve - A Stepping Stone in the Landscape. All welcome! #Leeds
April 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Our next indoor meeting is taking place THIS WEDNESDAY starting at 7:30pm. The speaker is Simon Warwick who will be talking about Nosterfield Nature Reserve - A Stepping Stone in the Landscape. All welcome! #Leeds
Click on the link below to read about our coach trip to Upper Teesdale which took place on Saturday 5th April. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds
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RSPB Leeds Local Group trip to Upper Teesdale on 5th April 2025 - Leeds Local Group
A report on our coach trip to Upper Teesdale on Saturday 5th April 2025
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April 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Click on the link below to read about our coach trip to Upper Teesdale which took place on Saturday 5th April. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds
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