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Three ducks on the water. Two are black and white with green heads and white cheek patches, one is grey with brown head. All have golden eyes. The male in front is displaying with head pointing straight up.

Now the second drake is doing his display, with quack and foot kick and splash.

*ducking intensifies*

So much fun watching the Common Goldeneyes doing “The Thing” #birds

A Robin perches on a thin branch, its bright orange breast puffed out. Its head is tilted to the side, giving an unblinking, questioning stare, its small, sharp beak is pointed in your direction as if about to demand an explanation. The judgement is palpable. This bird knows you haven’t submitted your results yet, and it is not impressed.

This Robin wants to know why you haven't submitted your #BigGardenBirdwatch results yet?

Better hop to it! He's watching... 👀

www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 👈

(Robin says sorry & thank you very much if you have, in fact, submitted your count).

A black-and-white Avocet stands motionless in shallow wetland water, facing the camera with an unimpressed expression, as if waiting for an explanation. Its long blue-grey legs are partly submerged and its thin, upturned bill curves slightly to one side. Gentle ripples surround the bird, with soft, blurred wetland tones in the background.

Respect Wetlands. Or explain it to this Avocet.

#WorldWetlandsDay

A Grey Heron stands perfectly still, its long neck stretched tall and beak pointed forward, eyes wide and unblinking. Its sleek grey feathers and sharp stare give off an air of quiet determination...or perhaps silent desperation? With an expression that screams, "If I don’t move, maybe no one will ask me to do anything," it perfectly captures that classic Monday mood.

Monday mood: This Heron standing very still, hoping no one asks it to do anything today.

#MondayMotivation

A cluster of delicate Snowdrops rise up, their pure white petals just beginning to unfurl. Against the blurred backdrop of a woodland floor, they push through the leaf litter, a quiet but determined sign that winter’s grip is loosening. The soft sunlight catches their slender green stems, a gentle hint that change is on the horizon.

Snowdrops pushing through, woodpeckers drumming, and the light stretching a little longer each day.

What have you noticed in nature this weekend? Share below! ☀️

A luminous full moon hangs in a dark, cloudy night sky. Wisps of mist swirl around it, creating an eerie yet mesmerising effect. The Moon’s cratered surface is sharply defined, glowing bright against the deep shadows of the sky. A still and atmospheric moment, capturing the quiet beauty of the February Snow Moon.

Tonight, the Snow Moon rises.🌕

Named for February’s deep snows, this full moon was also called the Storm Moon or Ice Moon in Old English, reflecting winter’s grip.

Moonrise: 16:13*

Hen Harriers and other birds of prey are still being killed illegally.

Enough is enough.

Join us and call on the UK Government to license gamebird shooting and help protect these incredible birds before it’s too late. 👇

action.rspb.org.uk/page/185536/...

A Robin balances effortlessly on the water’s surface, one foot just barely touching a small ripple. Its wings are slightly spread, displaying soft brown and orange feathers, while its reflection shimmers in the rippling water below. The moment is full of grace, capturing the lightness of the bird in an almost dance-like motion.

A quick #FlyDay dip for this Robin!

📷 @kiransimpson.bsky.social

What a win for nature!

Scotland is the first UK country to have Swift bricks in law – a lifeline for this threatened bird. And, for the first time ever, the Scottish Government must set legally binding nature recovery targets.

Thanks for helping make history with a strong Natural Environment Bill.

BREAKING: A Gamekeeper has pleaded guilty in England’s first-ever Hen Harrier persecution case.

Covert video and audio gathered lawfully by the RSPB Investigations team has helped expose the deliberate targeting of a Hen Harrier, leading to a landmark guilty plea:

www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 👈

Now that WOULD be a disaster. 😱

A true look of judgement... 👁️v👁️

What a shot! 👀

A Tawny Owl peeks out from behind the trunk of a tree, its large dark eyes fixed on something unseen. Partially hidden by soft green foliage, its mottled brown feathers blend seamlessly into the bark. The tilt of its head adds to its curious, watchful expression-...quietly judging your scroll.

Ever feel like you're being watched? 👀

Shhh... don’t look now, but a Tawny Owl just landed in your feed.

📷 Kiran Simpson

RETURN is shortlisted in the Smiley Charity Film Awards!

If you loved this film - the people, the places, the eagles - we’d be so grateful for your vote.

And if you haven’t seen it yet, discover this breathtaking story... 50 years in the making. 🦅

smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/return

A Jackdaw peeks out from a perfectly round hole in the weathered trunk of an old tree. Its sleek black feathers contrast with the rough, textured bark, and its pale eyes glint in the sunlight. The hollow frames the bird snugly... a cosy nook that looks preferable to any working Monday!

Monday? No, thank you.

I shall politely decline and stay in this nice tree instead.

#MondayMotivation

📷 @robcrank68.bsky.social

A Blue Tit sits on the left side of a thin branch, small and neat with a blue cap and white cheeks, while a larger Great Tit perches on the right with a black head, white cheek patches and a bold black stripe down its yellow chest. The Blue Tit on the left is leaning forward as though trying to read something below, while the Great Tit watches on expectantly... Above the image is the caption: “Ok, he’s writing …” “Just tell me.” “Blue Tit x2… sorry mate.”

“Ok, he’s writing ...”

“Just tell me.”

"Blue Tit x2... sorry mate.”

#BigGardenBirdwatch

There’s still time to do the #BigGardenBirdwatch today! Spend an hour with a cup of tea looking out the window…

Here’s my list!

Sparrow: 6
Blue tit: 3
Starling: 2
Magpie: 2
Wood pigeon: 1
Goldfinch: 1

And the crowd goes wild!

Thank you for taking part, Bel!

Ah, they always know. 👀

The perfect Sunday activity? We like to think so. 💚

Blackbirds keen to be counted on your patch! Thank you so much for taking part 😀

Hurrah for Sparrows! 💚

Thank you so much for taking part.

A wonderful selection! Thank you so much for taking part Catherine 💙💚

Brilliant news! Thank you for taking part 🙏💚💙

Now now Ian, there’s a time and a place for festive birds.

What a turn out! Thanks for taking part Andrea 🫶

Thank you for taking part! Hello to Mr & Mrs magpie! 💚

Hello there Mr Bullfinch!