UK RBBP

Rare Breeding Birds Panel - the definitive archive of rare breeding birds. Supported by @JNCC_UK @natures_voice @_BTO No sensitive data over twitter please.

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

The latest report from the RBBP, Rare Breeding Birds in the UK in 2023, is out now in British Birds. It reports on the 104 species and races of rare breeding birds recording breeding, or showing signs of breeding, in 2023. There’s a summary at https://t.co/cLbTPkCDY1 🧵 [1/15]

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

It’s a great time for confirming breeding by RBBP species, maybe by returning to sites where you’ve found possible or probable breeders in the spring. It can be challenging, so here’s a video with some tips on what to look for https://t.co/YZIznv7Vo4

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

NEW BLOG - enjoy some weekend reading on the results of the RSPB/BTO/NE national Heathland Bird Survey, by Andy Stanbury of the RSPB #ornithology #UKbirding https://t.co/4YtoXwcn1M

[West Midlands Ringing Group @RingersWm]

A brilliant day yesterday with @bbcmtd in Staffordshire, ringing 4 healthy Peregrine Falcon chicks 🦅

A real privilege to share our knowledge of these incredible birds and see the next generation thriving.

Conservation in action 💛

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

There’s also a new blog on this here https://t.co/vNv5MghqUy

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

We posted recently about how to submit records of rare breeding birds. Now we move onto what those records should contain - the details - precise location, numbers, breeding evidence and so on - to make them as useful as possible for the work of the RBBP.

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

By submitting records of rare breeding birds, you can help inform their conservation. Don’t know how to submit records? Don’t worry, here’s RBBP Secretary Mark Eaton to tell you how…

[Uist Sea Eagles @UistSeaEagles]

This is what incubation actually looks like — not sunsets and calm mornings. Exposed on a nest with no shelter, holding position against weather that would send most of us indoors within minutes. White-tailed eagles don’t get to choose their weather. They sit through it all.

[BirdGuides @BirdGuides]

The RSPB has urged the public to take simple steps to protect ground-nesting birds during the spring and summer breeding season, as increased recreational activity risks disturbing vulnerable species: https://t.co/owugAh2oRt

[AndyBloomfield @NHarnser]

Has everyone checked out the live webcam of the Holkham heronry ? First Spoonbill chicks seen yesterday https://t.co/98MJasUswz

[LesserSpot Network @lesserspotnet]

Chris Packham asks the questions about Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers & our own
@kenandlindasmi2 and @MallalieuMark
provide the answers & latest exciting updates in this video from ecotalk at Bowyers Wood. Watch here https://t.co/cft4fXRlWJ

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

What better way is there to spend the Easter 🐣🐣🐣 weekend than birdwatching, and hopefully finding and recording rare breeding birds to help with their conservation? Here’s some ideas of what to look for in early April

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

It’s also important to think carefully before sharing sightings of rare breeding birds in the spring & summer - could this lead to disturbance, or worse? Read the RBBP guidance here https://t.co/gka3Tcdocm and if in doubt, don’t! [2/2]

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

It’s the time of year to be out finding, recording and enjoying rare breeding birds, but it’s vital to put their welfare first. Here’s some advice from RBBP Secretary Mark Eaton, and there’s a blog here https://t.co/YscDSWMcwz [1/2]

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

It’s also important to think carefully before sharing sightings of rare breeding birds in the spring & summer - could this lead to disturbance, or worse? Read the RBBP guidance here https://t.co/gka3Tcdocm and if in doubt, don’t! [2/2]

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

It’s the time of year to be out finding, recording and enjoying rare breeding birds, but it’s vital to put their welfare first. Here’s some advice from RBBP Secretary Mark Eaton, and there’s a blog here https://t.co/YscDSWMcwz [1/2]

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

It’s looking fair for England and Wales tomorrow, although there might be showers to dodge in Scotland & N Ireland. Wherever you are, there will be rare breeding birds to be found, establishing territories and pairing up. Read our blog at https://t.co/AwSBoms0rF for some top tips

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

If and when we get some clear, sunny days, February and March provide the best opportunity to record breeding Goshawks as they display over territories - here’s some encouragement from RBBP Secretary Mark Eaton

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

It looks like sunshine and showers for most of the UK this weekend, so why not get out looking for Woodlarks, Goshawks, Long-eared Owls, Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers and other early breeding species?

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

It’s nearly March, spring is springing, and the Rare Breeding Birds Panel has emerged from hibernation again to encourage you to get out recording rare breeding birds

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

It’s not quite spring, but it’s on the way. Which means it’s time to start recording rare breeding birds to help the work of the RBBP. Stay tuned through the spring & summer for videos and blogs with guidance on how you can add extra value to your birding

[UK RBBP @ukrbbp]

BLOG: Ian Woodward, BTO senior research ecologist, describes how combining data from the RBBP and the BTO’s Heronries Census has improved our knowledge on the UK’s Little Egret population, as in new @britishbirds paper https://t.co/MfCsosgSE6