😍 Congrats to Sharon Wood (Loose) as the winner of this month's X spring themed cover competition. This fabulous Heron pic was chosen by the RSPB England Communications Team as the winner. If you didn't win, keep an eye out for June's comp later this month themed: Water and Wildlife 💧

Can you help the west country’s special Cirl Buntings this spring? We need volunteers for our Cirl Bunting Surveys in Devon, Cornwall and areas of Somerset and Dorset, as the Devon population of Cirls are wonderfully expanding their range. Full info 👉 bit.ly/RSPBCirlHub.

🌾 A first in Cumbria, Herdwick sheep fitted with 'Nofence' collars have been grazing at RSPB Geltsdale, creating the perfect habitat for Lapwing, Curlew, and Skylark. Thanks to the Herdies, these birds have found a perfect spot to nest and raise their chicks.

🌻 Today is the beginning of The RHS National Gardening Week. In the spirit of all things gardening, our experts from RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden in Suffolk have written a blog with top tips on how you can help the wildlife on your doorstep 🌼👉 bit.ly/NGWFWG

Wetland Bird Survey report, Waterbirds in the UK 2022/23 was published by BTO yesterday.
Simon Wotton digests the report in our blog community.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/b/scie…
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📷 May Cover Photo Competition ☀️

Spring is definitely here! 😃 Post a favourite wildlife or spring landscape photo below that you have taken this season to help us celebrate the joy that it brings. Last date to post 👉 Tuesday 30 April. We'll announce the winner shortly after!

With voters soon heading to the polls for local elections, today’s blog sets out five key actions that England’s newly elected metro and city mayors should take for nature.

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It’s World Curlew Day! Enjoy the evocative sounds of Curlew recorded at RSPB Geltsdale as part of Simmerdim: Curlew Sounds, an album by Merlyn Driver to raise awareness of Curlew. The album has been streamed a million times on Spotify! #WorldCurlewDay

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👏 This years Bittern survey RSPB Lakenheath Fen in Suffolk had surveyors listening for Bittern's ‘booming’ - their deep throated call to attract a mate. Previously the maximum heard on site was 12 - this year they recorded 17! Find out about Lakenheath Fen👉 bit.ly/3UiZrCP