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A tiny Wren stands on a cushion of bright green moss, facing the camera. Its round, fluffed-up body, tiny beak and direct stare give it a determined, slightly grumpy expression.
An Emperor Dragonfly perches on a slender branch covered in bright yellow lichen. Its vivid blue abdomen, emerald-green thorax and large blue-green eyes stand out against a softly blurred green background, while its transparent wings rest open.
A brightly coloured Puffin stands on a rocky ledge, framed by a cheerful spray of daisies and wildflowers. With its orange feet planted firmly and beak slightly tilted, it looks like it’s posing proudly for the camera, as if it knows it’s just brightened up your scroll.
An infographic titled 'Help prevent wildfires': No campfires or disposable barbecues in the countryside or on RSPB reserves. Pack a picnic or use reserve cafés instead of cooking outdoors. If cooking is permitted, use a stove rather than an open fire. Take all litter and food waste home with you. Fully extinguish cigarettes and dispose of them safely. Keep glass bottles and other reflective objects out of direct sunlight, and take home with you. If you spot a fire, call 999 immediately and share your location (e.g. using What3Words).
An RSPB staff member wearing red fire-response clothing sprays water onto blackened heathland after a wildfire. Thick smoke drifts across the scorched landscape.
A tiny Wren sits on bright green moss, looking straight into the camera with a deeply unimpressed, slightly grumpy expression.
Two Roseate Terns stand facing one another on a rocky ledge by the sea. Their sleek white bodies, black caps and bright orange-red bills and legs stand out against the deep blue water behind them, giving the impression they're mid-conversation.
Illustrated infographic titled “Help wildlife beat the heat” showing a sunny garden with a tree, long grass, shrubs, a wooden fence, a shallow water dish, a muddy puddle, and wildlife including a Blue Tit, bees, a frog and a lizard. The graphic shares simple ways to help wildlife during hot weather: hold off mowing so grass grows longer to provide a cool refuge for small animals; plant dense, leafy shrubs to create shady hiding places; set out shallow water stations for drinking and cooling, remembering to refill them daily; and create muddy puddles, as wet mud is essential for many birds to build and repair their nests. A final note adds that amphibians and reptiles will thank you too.
A Swallow perches atop a weathered wooden fence post, its white chest puffed into a fluffy ball against light rain. The bird's glossy blue-black head and rusty-red throat stand out against a soft green blurred background, giving the scene a calm, peaceful feel.
An Avocet strides across the edge of a wetland, one leg lifted mid-step as if caught in an elegant strut. Its striking black-and-white plumage and long upturned bill stand out against a softly blurred backdrop of green reeds.
A Peregrine Falcon stands with its back turned but glances over its shoulder with a fierce, unimpressed stare - as if someone just wished it a “Happy Monday” and it’s not having it. Its feathers are fluffed and its expression says: absolutely not.
A Swift in flight, displaying its long curved wings and streamlined body, against a blurred background of green foliage. Under its small head, at its throat, a round bulge is visible - showing the Swifts' special throat pouch full of tasty insects ready to regurgitate as a 'bolus' (pellet) for its hungry chicks.
A Swift flies directly toward the camera against a clear blue sky, wings stretched wide and beak wide open, giving the Swift an excited look. The bird looks full of energy, perfectly capturing that carefree, almost-the-weekend feeling.
A Goldfinch pauses in a patch of bright green grass, looking up as if briefly interrupted while foraging. Its red face and flashes of yellow stand out against the soft, blurred greens of the background.
A Common Swift glides through a clear blue sky with long, scythe-shaped wings outstretched, a forked tail fanned, and its tiny feet just visible tucked beneath its body.
Black-and-white view from a Swift nest camera showing an adult Swift tucked closely around a bundle of fluffy swiftlets. Tiny wings and tails poke out from beneath the parent as the family rests together inside the nest box.
A young Great Spotted Woodpecker with a red crown peeks cautiously out from a hole in a tree, only part of its head and eye visible. Its expression looks wary and slightly resigned, as if checking on something it already knows it won’t like.
CANCELLED: Wonder, Loss and Action lobby. Wednesday 24 June, Westminster (struck out). Cancelled due to Met Office red extreme heat warning.
Fast-paced camera trap footage plays beneath the text, “Let's check the camera traps” A Blue Tit tends to chicks inside a nest box. Two Robins feed at the entrance to an earthy bank nest. A striped Sumatran Tiger walks through lush green rainforest. An Osprey stands guard on its stick nest as another bird flies overhead. A Badger snuffles through undergrowth in black-and-white night vision footage. The sequence suddenly rewinds before pausing once more on the Sumatran tiger standing in the rainforest. An exotic appearance amongst the native UK wildlife!
A White Tailed eagle struts across a grassy plain. Its feathers are fluffed out, eyes narrowed in a grumpy squint, and its talons grip the ground with each determined step, radiating a mood that says, “It’s Monday, and I’m not thrilled about it.”
A promotional graphic for the Wonder, Loss and Action lobby. Against a bright blue background, an illustration of an Avocet stands in profile on long blue-grey legs, its black-and-white plumage contrasting with the vivid backdrop. Large white text reads: “Wonder, Loss and Action lobby”. Smaller text beneath states: “Wednesday 24 June, Westminster.” In the bottom left corner, a credit reads: “© Illustration, Jackie Morris / The Book of Birds”.
A promotional graphic for the Wonder, Loss and Action lobby. Set against a bright blue background, an illustration of an Atlantic Puffin stands facing right. Its glossy black back contrasts with a white face and chest, while its large triangular bill is striped in orange, yellow and grey. Large white text reads: “Wonder, Loss and Action lobby”. Smaller text beneath states: “Wednesday 24 June, Westminster.” In the bottom left corner, a credit reads: “© Illustration, Jackie Morris / The Book of Birds
A Treecreeper clings to the side of a tree trunk, its body vertical and head completely buried in a hole in the bark. Only its back, wings, and tail are visible. It gives off strong “not today” energy, like it’s avoiding Monday entirely.
ACCESS TO NATURE SHOULD NOT DEPEND ON YOUR POSTCODE. TELL THE GOVERNMENT TO DROP THESE PROPOSALS.
LESS WILDLIFE LESS GREEN SPACE LESS NATURE WHERE IT’S NEEDED MOST.
7.4 MILLION PEOPLE already live in neighbourhoods with little access to nature. INCLUDING 1.42 MILLION CHILDREN
THE COMMUNITIES MOST LIKELY TO LOSE OUT? ENGLAND’S POOREST. FOUR IN FIVE developments in England’s most deprived local authorities could now dodge nature rules.
RIGHT NOW, WHEN DEVELOPERS BUILD, THEY’RE USUALLY REQUIRED TO IMPROVE NATURE TOO. THE GOVERNMENT WANTS TO CREATE NEW LOOPHOLES SO MANY WON’T HAVE TO.
THE GOVERNMENT WANTS TO STRIP NATURE FROM ENGLAND’S MOST DEPRIVED COMMUNITIES.
A playful meme reading: “Just because your child is smiling at their phone doesn’t mean they have a boyfriend/girlfriend. Maybe they’re just looking at pictures of peatlands.” Below, a collage shows beautiful peatland habitats: shimmering bog pools, vivid moss gathered in hands, a Marsh Fritillary butterfly nestled in sphagnum moss, and wide wet peatland under open skies.
In the midst of a determined stride forward, a chaffinch walks across the top of a mossy branch. The bird's bright orange-brown feathers are ruffled in motion, while its tiny head is held high, exuding confidence. It gives the humorous impression that it has temporarily forgotten its ability to fly, opting instead for a more grounded mode of travel.
Two Dippers perch together on mossy branches beside dark water in a shaded woodland scene. Their chocolate-brown plumage and bright white chests stand out against the soft greens and tangled branches around them. One bird stands slightly ahead of the other, both poised and alert as though pausing between quick visits to the stream.
An adult Goshawk on a nest stands up to reveal two tiny chicks. They then pick apart some previously caught prey to feed to the chicks.
A delighted-looking Woodpigeon perches among frothy white blossom, its soft grey-blue head tilted and bright pale eye wide with excitement. Its beak is open mid-call, clutching a petal or piece of blossom, adding to the wonderfully animated expression. The bird’s warm pink chest and distinctive white neck patch stand out against the blurred spring branches, giving the impression of a pigeon caught in an enthusiastic, blossom-fuelled pep talk.