🌱 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
A reason to keep hope and action for nature alive…
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘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
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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/...
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 7:25 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/...
Can’t believe so much is still in bloom in November. On the one hand, a late Autumn day spent turning the compost and tidying the brassica cage. On the other, admiring the flowers in the warm sun!
#bloomscrolling #Gardening 🌱
#bloomscrolling #Gardening 🌱
November 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Can’t believe so much is still in bloom in November. On the one hand, a late Autumn day spent turning the compost and tidying the brassica cage. On the other, admiring the flowers in the warm sun!
#bloomscrolling #Gardening 🌱
#bloomscrolling #Gardening 🌱
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Good morning.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
November 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Good morning.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
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WHY is everyone so obsessed with Robins? Do White-Tailed Eagles have a favourite song? Can you teach a pigeon to defend itself?
Introducing Wild Questions, the RSPB's brand new nature podcast.
It's weird. It's wonderful. And episode 1 is available NOW.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts. 😍
Introducing Wild Questions, the RSPB's brand new nature podcast.
It's weird. It's wonderful. And episode 1 is available NOW.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts. 😍
November 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
WHY is everyone so obsessed with Robins? Do White-Tailed Eagles have a favourite song? Can you teach a pigeon to defend itself?
Introducing Wild Questions, the RSPB's brand new nature podcast.
It's weird. It's wonderful. And episode 1 is available NOW.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts. 😍
Introducing Wild Questions, the RSPB's brand new nature podcast.
It's weird. It's wonderful. And episode 1 is available NOW.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts. 😍
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Last night, Peers voted against Swift bricks: rejecting a simple, proven way to help one of our fastest declining birds recover. ❌
We share @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social's disappointment & frustration.
The vote came late, but with government refusing to back it, its fate was already sealed.
We share @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social's disappointment & frustration.
The vote came late, but with government refusing to back it, its fate was already sealed.
November 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Last night, Peers voted against Swift bricks: rejecting a simple, proven way to help one of our fastest declining birds recover. ❌
We share @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social's disappointment & frustration.
The vote came late, but with government refusing to back it, its fate was already sealed.
We share @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social's disappointment & frustration.
The vote came late, but with government refusing to back it, its fate was already sealed.
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Birds but they get spookier each time. 🎃👻
Enter if you dare...🚪
Enter if you dare...🚪
October 31, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Birds but they get spookier each time. 🎃👻
Enter if you dare...🚪
Enter if you dare...🚪
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Yesterday’s debate saw some progress for nature but there’s a long way to go.
Big win as Peers backed Am 130: limiting Environmental Delivery Plans to where they’ll be most effective ✅
But Am 114 was withdrawn: losing a chance to strongly embed climate & nature in planning ❌
Big win as Peers backed Am 130: limiting Environmental Delivery Plans to where they’ll be most effective ✅
But Am 114 was withdrawn: losing a chance to strongly embed climate & nature in planning ❌
The Planning Bill is back in the Lords today - and it still falls short of the win-win for nature the Government says it wants.
We’re grateful to the Peers that have stepped up with vital fixes.
But today’s votes help decide whether this Bill truly delivers for nature & people. 👇
We’re grateful to the Peers that have stepped up with vital fixes.
But today’s votes help decide whether this Bill truly delivers for nature & people. 👇
October 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Yesterday’s debate saw some progress for nature but there’s a long way to go.
Big win as Peers backed Am 130: limiting Environmental Delivery Plans to where they’ll be most effective ✅
But Am 114 was withdrawn: losing a chance to strongly embed climate & nature in planning ❌
Big win as Peers backed Am 130: limiting Environmental Delivery Plans to where they’ll be most effective ✅
But Am 114 was withdrawn: losing a chance to strongly embed climate & nature in planning ❌
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Berwick Bank could kill more birds than any other windfarm on Earth, devastating colonies of Gannets, Puffins and Kittiwakes off Scotland’s coast. 🚨
We support renewables, but not at catastrophic cost to seabirds already in crisis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3JE...
We support renewables, but not at catastrophic cost to seabirds already in crisis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3JE...
Add your voice to a campaign to stop an offshore wind farm that threatens seabirds
YouTube video by RSPB
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October 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Berwick Bank could kill more birds than any other windfarm on Earth, devastating colonies of Gannets, Puffins and Kittiwakes off Scotland’s coast. 🚨
We support renewables, but not at catastrophic cost to seabirds already in crisis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3JE...
We support renewables, but not at catastrophic cost to seabirds already in crisis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3JE...
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Psst! Pumpkins are a treat for birds but can be harmful to hedgehogs. 🦔❌
Keep them high up out of reach and compost any leftovers to protect our garden wildlife.
Keep them high up out of reach and compost any leftovers to protect our garden wildlife.
October 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Psst! Pumpkins are a treat for birds but can be harmful to hedgehogs. 🦔❌
Keep them high up out of reach and compost any leftovers to protect our garden wildlife.
Keep them high up out of reach and compost any leftovers to protect our garden wildlife.
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It’s spooky season, but let’s not make it scary for wildlife! 🎃👻
Fake web decorations can trap and injure our garden wildlife. Stick to sustainable, indoor decorations and let real spiders do the work outdoors!
Share these tips & help spread awareness 👇
Fake web decorations can trap and injure our garden wildlife. Stick to sustainable, indoor decorations and let real spiders do the work outdoors!
Share these tips & help spread awareness 👇
October 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
It’s spooky season, but let’s not make it scary for wildlife! 🎃👻
Fake web decorations can trap and injure our garden wildlife. Stick to sustainable, indoor decorations and let real spiders do the work outdoors!
Share these tips & help spread awareness 👇
Fake web decorations can trap and injure our garden wildlife. Stick to sustainable, indoor decorations and let real spiders do the work outdoors!
Share these tips & help spread awareness 👇
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Beech tree, in winter, on the hill above the village, many moons ago.
December 12, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Beech tree, in winter, on the hill above the village, many moons ago.
Used a wet and windy Sunday to put our windfall apples to good use and made apple juice. 30 bottles made and pasturised. Looks a bit brown as the pulp oxidised before I could press it but tastes fab... 🌱 #UKGardening #Gardening
October 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Used a wet and windy Sunday to put our windfall apples to good use and made apple juice. 30 bottles made and pasturised. Looks a bit brown as the pulp oxidised before I could press it but tastes fab... 🌱 #UKGardening #Gardening