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House sparrow, Passer domesticus.

These birds used to be incredibly common across urban areas of the UK, however, they've suffered a massive population crash recently with 71% decrease between 1977 & 2008 (RSPB)

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2020-08-13

Fantastic art work of this hen harrier at rspb Rainham Marshes.

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2020-08-01

Corncrakes in the park: unlikely...........𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨.....RSPB Scotland is launching a £738k project to protect corncrakes with the help of a £375k grant from The Lottery Heritage Fund.......https://t.co/QZbSxbFQ8d (image: BHL)

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2020-07-23

Our first episode explores the charm and surprising success of goldfinches and is now live on Spotify! Plus: the women who founded the RSPB (), how to choose a bird book or field guide, and the ancient Mayan civilisation's favourite bird https://t.co/ZUyfYSNcam

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2020-04-26

One of my favourites! We have a family of 14 long tailed tits regularly visiting our garden at the moment, so lovely to watch. Couldn't quite fit 14 on the paper, so here's 9 of the fluffy flock roosting

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2020-02-23

Aquatic - our British native, pillwort, Pilularia globulifera, grows on the margins of ponds, lakes and reservoirs. This specimen was found in Malltraeth Marsh on Anglesey in North Wales. This fern species is dispersed by cattle and wildfowl on this RSPB reserve.

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2020-02-14

Ok, so, it's But we, as Europeans, still count on British birders, ornithologists, science and convervation NGOs -,RSPB &others- as key actors in our shared goal of preserving birds&nature in our beautiful continent. Hope we'll always fly together!

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2020-01-31

Don’t forget the this weekend! We’ve spotted some rather splendid specimens in an illustrated volume by the 18th century naturalist Pierre Joseph Buchoz.

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2020-01-24

I was honoured to be one of the 67 artists who produced artwork for the 'Red Sixty Seven' book published by BTO and RSPB. It will be published on 14th February, and will include UK's 67 most threatened bird species. More detail here:
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2020-01-17

Soaked but happy! Richardson's Cackling Goose with thousands of Barnacle Geese at RSPB Mersehead. Also nearly stepped on a lovely Snow Bunting on the walk back!
Two female Black Grouse this morning at Geltsdale 🤓

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2019-11-24

I drew a beautiful Puffin at today. Puffins are also known as sea parrots or clowns of the sea. Their UK status is red and these birds can be adopted through the RSPB website

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2019-11-01

with their bright beaks are iconic of Nesting pairs are in decline as over fishing + rising sea temperatures effect the cold water fish they rely on. Act now to fight

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2019-10-25

If you are visiting London soon, why not visit the exhibition (24 Oct - 3 Nov). There are several works depicting Minsmere on display, including this linocut by . Free entry to RSPB members or if you quote Minsmere at the desk

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2019-10-17

not long until...
Our Remy & Kim [ ] & Zel [] will be at RSPB Conwy for &
...have you booked yet?
details - https://t.co/i4cv6rYNaX
plan your visit - https://t.co/e3ITvm56Ud

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2019-10-11