RSPB Guildford & District
@rspbguildford.bsky.social
We are an active Local Group of the RSPB (which started in 1974)
Our group has 350+ members enjoying regular walks & event
A main emphasis is to support birds & their habitat
Website: www.wp.RSPBGuildford.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RSPBGuildford
Our group has 350+ members enjoying regular walks & event
A main emphasis is to support birds & their habitat
Website: www.wp.RSPBGuildford.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RSPBGuildford
Our Christmas countdown for nature lovers is back! 😍🎄
A little bit of wildlife magic every morning...
Who's ready to open door 1 with us?
#RSPBAdvent
A little bit of wildlife magic every morning...
Who's ready to open door 1 with us?
#RSPBAdvent
December 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Please take a few seconds and sign this petition to save our birds and wildlife.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence
Change the law so catapult possession in public is an offence. Currently, police must prove intent or use to cause harm. We propose it becomes an absolute offence, like air rifles, without lawful defe...
petition.parliament.uk
November 2, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Please take a few seconds and sign this petition to save our birds and wildlife.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
RSPB still prefers licensing scheme for driven grouse shooting rather than a ban, but its 5yr policy review is due in Oct 2025, based on whether it considers 'effective reform' has been delivered since 2020.
No evidence of 'effective reform' that I can see..
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/07/05/r...
No evidence of 'effective reform' that I can see..
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/07/05/r...
RSPB response to Westminster Hall debate on banning driven grouse shooting
The RSPB did a fair bit of lobbying and campaigning on the back of the recent Wild Justice petition calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting. Although agreeing with Wild Justice on the various p…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
July 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
To the heathland for #SpringStories today, where we’ve got great news to share!
A record 211 Nightjars were counted on RSPB reserves last year - the highest ever.
These nocturnal birds nest on the ground, with adults sheltering chicks beneath them until nightfall... 🌙
A record 211 Nightjars were counted on RSPB reserves last year - the highest ever.
These nocturnal birds nest on the ground, with adults sheltering chicks beneath them until nightfall... 🌙
June 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Following the success of the two Gazebo events held in March & May, there will be two more, 19th & 26th July '25 at Thursley National Nature Reserve. (Moat Car Park)
As well as signing up new RSPB members, we try to educate visitors about the special birds & wildlife that breed at Thursley Common.
As well as signing up new RSPB members, we try to educate visitors about the special birds & wildlife that breed at Thursley Common.
June 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Following the success of the two Gazebo events held in March & May, there will be two more, 19th & 26th July '25 at Thursley National Nature Reserve. (Moat Car Park)
As well as signing up new RSPB members, we try to educate visitors about the special birds & wildlife that breed at Thursley Common.
As well as signing up new RSPB members, we try to educate visitors about the special birds & wildlife that breed at Thursley Common.
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This is happening all around the country, not just in Arizona.
But the Health Department isn't telling us anymore.
RFK halted the bird flu vaccine work.
So let's see how this works out 😑
But the Health Department isn't telling us anymore.
RFK halted the bird flu vaccine work.
So let's see how this works out 😑
May 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This is happening all around the country, not just in Arizona.
But the Health Department isn't telling us anymore.
RFK halted the bird flu vaccine work.
So let's see how this works out 😑
But the Health Department isn't telling us anymore.
RFK halted the bird flu vaccine work.
So let's see how this works out 😑
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Should also be mentioned that those visiting to see the #SevisWarbler ought not to be standing on the bank to see it, but we understand that along with the 2nd hide its the only place to see it. 🙏
May 31, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Should also be mentioned that those visiting to see the #SevisWarbler ought not to be standing on the bank to see it, but we understand that along with the 2nd hide its the only place to see it. 🙏
World Curlew Day Art Competition - Winners Announced!
We are delighted to announce the winners of our World Curlew Day art competition, and thank our judge, artist @ellen-bradley.bsky.social, whose job it was to make the difficult decisions.
We are delighted to announce the winners of our World Curlew Day art competition, and thank our judge, artist @ellen-bradley.bsky.social, whose job it was to make the difficult decisions.
April 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
📢 We need your help to record Dartford Warbler for the Heathland Birds Survey. Find a priority survey site near you ➡️ www.bto.org/heathlan... #UKBirding #BirdingWales
April 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
One of four Stone Curlews seen this morning at Weeting Heath in Norfolk for #BirdsSrenIn2025
April 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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! 😮🛥️🧵
April 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
This is one of the most gruesome raptor persecution cases I have ever heard– yet incidents like this take place up and down the country every single year .
It must end , please sign our petition to ban driven grouse shooting now govpetition.uk/700036
It must end , please sign our petition to ban driven grouse shooting now govpetition.uk/700036
March 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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🚨 620,000 songbirds were illegally trapped and killed in Cyprus in autumn 2024 alone.
A new report by @birdlifecyprus.bsky.social reveals mist net trapping is on the rise in the Republic of Cyprus, driven by organised trappers.
Action is needed now.
More in the video below 👇
A new report by @birdlifecyprus.bsky.social reveals mist net trapping is on the rise in the Republic of Cyprus, driven by organised trappers.
Action is needed now.
More in the video below 👇
March 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🚨 620,000 songbirds were illegally trapped and killed in Cyprus in autumn 2024 alone.
A new report by @birdlifecyprus.bsky.social reveals mist net trapping is on the rise in the Republic of Cyprus, driven by organised trappers.
Action is needed now.
More in the video below 👇
A new report by @birdlifecyprus.bsky.social reveals mist net trapping is on the rise in the Republic of Cyprus, driven by organised trappers.
Action is needed now.
More in the video below 👇
🚨 620,000 wild birds were trapped and killed in Cyprus in autumn 2024!🚨
The latest BirdLife Cyprus report reveals a worrying rise in bird trapping in the Republic of Cyprus. Trapping with nets increased by 76% compared to 2023, mainly due to the unchecked activity of organized trappers.
The latest BirdLife Cyprus report reveals a worrying rise in bird trapping in the Republic of Cyprus. Trapping with nets increased by 76% compared to 2023, mainly due to the unchecked activity of organized trappers.
March 3, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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A newly published study has linked UK Common Nightingale declines to changes in habitat quality:
UK Common Nightingale decline linked to winter habitat quality
A newly published study has found that UK Common Nightingale declines are in part down to changing conditions on the non-breeding grounds. Habitat loss has long been a significant concern for the species in the UK, but habitat loss and degradation in wintering areas has also now been shown to repres...
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February 13, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A newly published study has linked UK Common Nightingale declines to changes in habitat quality:
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Our petition has now passed 60,000 signatures, and is heading steadily for 65K.
Every name added draws us closer to a parliamentary debate. Please sign and share!
➡️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @ruthtingay.bsky.social
Every name added draws us closer to a parliamentary debate. Please sign and share!
➡️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @ruthtingay.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Our petition has now passed 60,000 signatures, and is heading steadily for 65K.
Every name added draws us closer to a parliamentary debate. Please sign and share!
➡️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @ruthtingay.bsky.social
Every name added draws us closer to a parliamentary debate. Please sign and share!
➡️ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @ruthtingay.bsky.social
6th February 2025 - 14:00 - Talk
The White Storks at Knepp Estate, West Sussex - Laura Vaughan-Hirsh wp.rspbguildford.org.uk/mc-events/th...
The White Storks at Knepp Estate, West Sussex - Laura Vaughan-Hirsh wp.rspbguildford.org.uk/mc-events/th...
February 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
6th February 2025 - 14:00 - Talk
The White Storks at Knepp Estate, West Sussex - Laura Vaughan-Hirsh wp.rspbguildford.org.uk/mc-events/th...
The White Storks at Knepp Estate, West Sussex - Laura Vaughan-Hirsh wp.rspbguildford.org.uk/mc-events/th...
𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐲, 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐭 & 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐲 - 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐧 '𝟐𝟓
Thank you #RSPB Guildford & District for a really excellent walk. I was wondering how crazy I was, defrosting my car, after the coldest night of the winter so far ! Hen Harrier, Bearded Reedlings & 75 Divers, Sanderling +many more.
Thank you #RSPB Guildford & District for a really excellent walk. I was wondering how crazy I was, defrosting my car, after the coldest night of the winter so far ! Hen Harrier, Bearded Reedlings & 75 Divers, Sanderling +many more.
January 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM