NEW BLOG - the RBBP reviews what species we should collect data on regularly. Here’s an explanation of what we consider when species are removed, and why Avocet and Mediterranean Gull are staying on our list, for now rbbp.org.uk/2025/11/25/r...
Reviewing the RBBP species list
Reviewing the RBBP species list
Mediterranean Gull, Mark Eaton
The RBBP collects data and reports upon all native species with UK breeding populations of fewer than 2,000 pairs. In addition, s...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
NEW BLOG - the RBBP reviews what species we should collect data on regularly. Here’s an explanation of what we consider when species are removed, and why Avocet and Mediterranean Gull are staying on our list, for now rbbp.org.uk/2025/11/25/r...
Some good news for Friday: the new RBBP report reveals that five species of large wading bird reached record totals in 2023, including Spoonbill. See the trend since 2010 below… even the bird itself looks shocked by the increase! Read more at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... #ukbirding #ornithology
November 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Some good news for Friday: the new RBBP report reveals that five species of large wading bird reached record totals in 2023, including Spoonbill. See the trend since 2010 below… even the bird itself looks shocked by the increase! Read more at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... #ukbirding #ornithology
Good to see these important measures of ecosystem health, including RBBP data, published today
The Wild Bird Indicators, using BTO data, have been updated today. It’s not good news. 😔 The ‘all bird species’ index shows an overall shallow decline of 16% since 1970. Find out more ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/s...
November 12, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Good to see these important measures of ecosystem health, including RBBP data, published today
Monitoring the UK’s rarest breeding birds:
Our latest blog and accompanying video take you behind the scenes of the Rare Breeding Birds Panel.
British Birds has published the annual RBBP report since the very first one, in 1973.
🔗 britishbirds.co.uk/news/rbbp-mo... | @ukrbbp.bsky.social
Our latest blog and accompanying video take you behind the scenes of the Rare Breeding Birds Panel.
British Birds has published the annual RBBP report since the very first one, in 1973.
🔗 britishbirds.co.uk/news/rbbp-mo... | @ukrbbp.bsky.social
April 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Monitoring the UK’s rarest breeding birds:
Our latest blog and accompanying video take you behind the scenes of the Rare Breeding Birds Panel.
British Birds has published the annual RBBP report since the very first one, in 1973.
🔗 britishbirds.co.uk/news/rbbp-mo... | @ukrbbp.bsky.social
Our latest blog and accompanying video take you behind the scenes of the Rare Breeding Birds Panel.
British Birds has published the annual RBBP report since the very first one, in 1973.
🔗 britishbirds.co.uk/news/rbbp-mo... | @ukrbbp.bsky.social
Great to see RBBP data being used in work led by @btobirds.bsky.social that improves our knowledge on the status of Little Egrets in the UK… there are more than we thought!
BTO research sheds light on the numbers and geographical spread of the Little Egret #rewilding #nature #wildlife #biodiversity #ecology #environment #habitats #conservation #climatechange #birds insideecology.com/2026/01/19/b...
BTO research sheds light on the numbers and geographical spread of the Little Egret - Inside Ecology
Birdwatchers across the UK have been charting the rise and rise of the very distinctive Little Egret for decades, but scientists have been unable to accurately calculate the breeding population of thi...
insideecology.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Great to see RBBP data being used in work led by @btobirds.bsky.social that improves our knowledge on the status of Little Egrets in the UK… there are more than we thought!
Fantastic report from RBBP on rare breeding birds in 2023. Big thanks to all birders for submitting records and county recorder for sending to RBBP. Well done to @markaeaton.bsky.social for your hard work writing the report. Many thanks to @britishbirds.bsky.social for publication.
#UKbirding
#UKbirding
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. Read the summary at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... #ornithology #ukbirds 🧵[1/15]
November 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Fantastic report from RBBP on rare breeding birds in 2023. Big thanks to all birders for submitting records and county recorder for sending to RBBP. Well done to @markaeaton.bsky.social for your hard work writing the report. Many thanks to @britishbirds.bsky.social for publication.
#UKbirding
#UKbirding
A few opportunities to learn about rare breeding birds and the work of the RBBP. If your bird club/wildlife group/RSPB group would like an online talk from our Secretary @markaeaton.bsky.social, get in touch.
October 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A few opportunities to learn about rare breeding birds and the work of the RBBP. If your bird club/wildlife group/RSPB group would like an online talk from our Secretary @markaeaton.bsky.social, get in touch.
The Rare Breeding Birds Panel has welcomed Jenny Weston as a new independent member:
RBBP welcomes new member
Jenny Wetson has joined the Rare Breeding Birds Panel as an independent member. The RBBP announced the decision earlier this month, saying in a statement:
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November 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The Rare Breeding Birds Panel has welcomed Jenny Weston as a new independent member:
Summer’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 to “upgrade” records. It can be challenging - here’s some tips on what to look for #UKBirding #birds #ornithology
youtu.be/a3nDoucMHCk?...
youtu.be/a3nDoucMHCk?...
Some advice on confirming breeding by RBBP species
YouTube video by Rare Breeding Birds Panel
youtu.be
June 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Summer’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 to “upgrade” records. It can be challenging - here’s some tips on what to look for #UKBirding #birds #ornithology
youtu.be/a3nDoucMHCk?...
youtu.be/a3nDoucMHCk?...
What better way is there to spend the Easter 🐣 🐣🐣 weekend than birdwatching, and hopefully finding and recording rare breeding birds to help their conservation? There’s lots to look for in April, so here’s some ideas from RBBP Secretary @markaeaton.bsky.social #ornithology #UKbirding
April 3, 2026 at 6:20 PM
What better way is there to spend the Easter 🐣 🐣🐣 weekend than birdwatching, and hopefully finding and recording rare breeding birds to help their conservation? There’s lots to look for in April, so here’s some ideas from RBBP Secretary @markaeaton.bsky.social #ornithology #UKbirding
Female Wigeon with young in Northeast Scotland this week. Now’s a great time for confirming breeding by Wigeon and other rare breeding ducks e.g. Shoveler, Pintail, Garganey, Pochard & Goldeneye
June 21, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Female Wigeon with young in Northeast Scotland this week. Now’s a great time for confirming breeding by Wigeon and other rare breeding ducks e.g. Shoveler, Pintail, Garganey, Pochard & Goldeneye
A highlight of my 2024 birding year was this singing male Icterine Warbler on private land near York in late May/early June. Finder only recently given permission to submit record to RBBP/County recorder. #UKBirding
December 24, 2024 at 9:19 AM
A highlight of my 2024 birding year was this singing male Icterine Warbler on private land near York in late May/early June. Finder only recently given permission to submit record to RBBP/County recorder. #UKBirding
You can quickly and simply add breeding evidence codes to your BirdTrack records which will feed through to county recorders and onwards to RBBP
#ukbirding
#ukbirding
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 #ornithology #ukbirding #birds
February 26, 2025 at 7:03 AM
You can quickly and simply add breeding evidence codes to your BirdTrack records which will feed through to county recorders and onwards to RBBP
#ukbirding
#ukbirding
The absence of any actual LSW notwithstanding, Ken & Linda Smith @lesserspotnet.bsky.social hosted a superb workshop on the monitoring, research & conservation of this fascinating species today - the RBBP were proud to be involved
Fantastic morning looking for Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers with the guru @lesserspotnet.bsky.social and 20 LSW experts, at a prime New Forest site known to hold 6+ territories. In perfect weather. So how many did we find???
That’s right, none 🤷♂️🤣
That’s right, none 🤷♂️🤣
March 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The absence of any actual LSW notwithstanding, Ken & Linda Smith @lesserspotnet.bsky.social hosted a superb workshop on the monitoring, research & conservation of this fascinating species today - the RBBP were proud to be involved
After almost a full day of RBBP meeting, we got out just in time to see this female Ring-necked Duck on Ladyburn Lake in very murky conditions #NEbirding
November 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
After almost a full day of RBBP meeting, we got out just in time to see this female Ring-necked Duck on Ladyburn Lake in very murky conditions #NEbirding
Our report for 2023 is out now in @britishbirds.bsky.social. There's a summary at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... but if you prefer to watch rather than read then here's RBBP secretary @markaeaton.bsky.social with a few key points and some lovely photos! #ornithology #ukbirds youtu.be/arj1m7NfKmY
Rare Breeding Birds in the UK in 2023
YouTube video by Rare Breeding Birds Panel
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Our report for 2023 is out now in @britishbirds.bsky.social. There's a summary at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... but if you prefer to watch rather than read then here's RBBP secretary @markaeaton.bsky.social with a few key points and some lovely photos! #ornithology #ukbirds youtu.be/arj1m7NfKmY
We’re delighted to welcome a new independent member to the RBBP, Jenny Weston. Jenny is a Senior Species Recovery officer for the RSPB, and in her spare time (amongst many things) she’s an active member of the North East of Scotland Raptor Study Group, and an A permit and ringing trainer.
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We’re delighted to welcome a new independent member to the RBBP, Jenny Weston. Jenny is a Senior Species Recovery officer for the RSPB, and in her spare time (amongst many things) she’s an active member of the North East of Scotland Raptor Study Group, and an A permit and ringing trainer.
Early spring is by far the best time to record breeding Goshawks as they display over territories, particularly on calm and sunny days - here’s some encouragement from RBBP Secretary @markaeaton.bsky.social #ukbirding #ornithology
youtu.be/hVgl6jYOX6A?...
youtu.be/hVgl6jYOX6A?...
Some advice on looking for displaying Goshawks
YouTube video by Rare Breeding Birds Panel
youtu.be
March 6, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Early spring is by far the best time to record breeding Goshawks as they display over territories, particularly on calm and sunny days - here’s some encouragement from RBBP Secretary @markaeaton.bsky.social #ukbirding #ornithology
youtu.be/hVgl6jYOX6A?...
youtu.be/hVgl6jYOX6A?...
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 @markaeaton.bsky.social #ukbirding #ornithology
youtu.be/hVgl6jYOX6A?...
youtu.be/hVgl6jYOX6A?...
Some advice on looking for displaying Goshawks
YouTube video by Rare Breeding Birds Panel
youtu.be
February 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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 @markaeaton.bsky.social #ukbirding #ornithology
youtu.be/hVgl6jYOX6A?...
youtu.be/hVgl6jYOX6A?...
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 #ornithology #ukbirding #birds
February 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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 #ornithology #ukbirding #birds
Great advice from RBBP and Ken Smith on looking for Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers. It's very easy to add breeding evidence and comments on your BirdTrack records. This really adds value to the record.
March 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Great advice from RBBP and Ken Smith on looking for Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers. It's very easy to add breeding evidence and comments on your BirdTrack records. This really adds value to the record.
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. Read the summary at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... #ornithology #ukbirds 🧵[1/15]
November 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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. Read the summary at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... #ornithology #ukbirds 🧵[1/15]