Nature’s decline? It's a political choice

Five ways the UK Government can save nature

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It’s Saturday 23 May, and we’re loving seeing butterflies fluttering around our local green spaces. There's a world of wonder in the smallest moments. This week:

• Join our mass lobby
• Five asks of the Government
• Keep chicks safe

Let’s take you to the action,

Beth, Action for Nature editor

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You’re invited: Wonder, Loss and Action lobby

Here at the RSPB, we know the power of telling stories. Poetry, photography, film, art – they can be a catalyst for change. That’s why we’re excited about Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris’s new The Book of Birds: a Field Guide to Wonder and Loss.

Inspired by their book, we’re asking you to share your stories to help make a difference for nature. The UK’s bird species are in serious decline, but our politicians could rewrite their fate. Join us at the Wonder, Loss and Action lobby on 24 June, where you can share your connection to nature and your vision for the future with your MP.

Join us there

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Nature’s decline isn’t inevitable – it's a political choice

The current nature and climate crisis puts our security and prosperity at risk. Here are five key things that the UK Government must deliver before the end of this parliamentary term.

Our five asks

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Give birds space

Enjoying being outdoors in the warmer weather? Whether you’re relaxing on a beach or hiking in the uplands, here are three ways you can help keep ground-nesting birds and their chicks safe.

See the three

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Seven top walks

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Meet Georgie, the manager at our nature-friendly farm in Cambridgeshire: RSPB Hope Farm. Here, Georgie’s team are turning the RSPB’s world-leading science into action, showing how arable farming can work for nature on-the-ground. In this diary entry, she’s sharing the team's latest news, explaining how they’re caring for crops and welcoming the return of spring migrant birds.

Day in the life: Hope Farm

Moment in nature

A Swift in the nest box with 'Let's get cosy' wording

Want to feel as zen as this snuggly Swift on its bed of feathers? It’s time to interrupt your scroll and take a well-earned RSPB Nature Break. Watch screaming Swifts in slow-mo and get a glimpse inside the nestbox.

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