Hey @zackpolanski.bsky.social , long-term Green Party member here. Here's some evidence of why we need railways back in public hands again... Utter chaos on the railways today. Privatisation had utterly failed!

Another Upland Rover @bbs-birds.bsky.social tetrad counted. Nice range of species Common Sandpiper, Raven, Dipper, Black Grouse, Curlew, several Snipe and Lapwing to name a few.

One of our satellite-tagged Cuckoos has hitched a ride on a cruise ship and is now in the UK, the earliest one of our superstar Cuckoos has ever reached us! 😮🛥️🧵

WORLD-FIRST: Ground-breaking research published today in the Ornithologist Journal has, for the first time, translated common UK bird vocalisations into equivalent phrases in the human language.

The results tell us a lot!

Extracts below... 🧵

It's your last chance to apply for the Scottish Bird Camp!
The deadline for applications to take part in this free, action-packed weekend showcasing some of Scotland's wonderful bird life is fast approaching! Get your application in by 5pm on Sunday 30 March. Good luck! 🙂 tinyurl.com/bdfrf92d

The SOC/ @btoscotland.bsky.social 2025 Scottish Bird Camp is now open for applications! A fully-funded, unforgettable weekend for 10-16 year olds, celebrating Scotland's magnificent birds! Find out more & apply tinyurl.com/bdfrf92d Supported by the family of Ronald Guild &
@britishbirds.bsky.social

Alongside the SOC/BTO Scottish Bird Camp, BTO are running camps across the country! See below for more details on this fantastic opportunity!

Thanks for this Josh! We had a great time on the Youth Walk the day after the conference. Always inspiring to spend time with keen and knowledgeable young folk! #scottishbirding @btobirds.bsky.social @scottishbirding.bsky.social

Join our FREE training sessions this April on the Breeding Bird Survey. 🐦 Book a place ➡️ www.bto.org/events

We'll introduce the survey and practise methods used in a supportive environment with our expert team. #BirdingScotland @bbs-birds.bsky.social

Quick pit stop at Insh Marshes on the way back from the Scottish Birdwatchers' Conference. Scanning the ridge was eventually rewarded with three Golden Eagles, with a lovely male Goshawk through relatively close, too #BirdingScotland

Dust off your bins and prepare yer lugs (ears) for springtime! Full details of our online AND face-to-face events here (not below, as this guy says): www.bto.org/about-bto/na...

That #chiefskingdom performance was about the worst I've sat through. The tackle spots are a serious weak point. Somehow squeaked the win but man....