We encourage and support the recording of rare breeding birds in the UK, collate data in order to report annually on their numbers, trends and distribution, and maintain a secure archive to support conservation and research on these species.
The Rare Breeding Birds Panel
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Oh, and don’t forget that the RBBP also collects data on rare non-native breeding birds, which includes waterfowl such as Ruddy Shelduck, Red-crested Pochard, Muscovy Duck and Wood Duck
Corncrakes! Part of the peaceful soundscape here at Mannal, Tiree #BirdingScotland
Didn’t expect to end the week with another LIFER & my 175th bird of the year, only 10 minutes from home!
A magnificent singing male red-breasted flycatcher.
#BirdsSeenIn2026 #BirdingScotland #UKBirding #Birds #HighlandBirds
There are now two more female Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers out in the world! What a joy it’s been to share this patch of woodland with these incredible birds for the last 11 days. Thanks to @lesserspotnet.bsky.social for the guidance. The clearing feels very quiet now! #HantsBirds #NewForest
The latest survey of Western Capercaillie in the Cairngorms NP has produced encouraging results, with the number of lekking males rising by 30% this year:
So, as we head through the summer there’s still loads of rare breeding birds to be found and recorded… here’s some ideas youtu.be/50fFUafiVgY?...
Wigeon are another under-recorded species in the breeding season, particularly in northern England and Scotland - again, please send all records in to help improve our understanding.
Goldeneye ducklings are now emerging - please keep an eye out, particularly in Northern Scotland - records of broods are a valuable addition to existing nestbox monitoring efforts.
My first fledged Long-eared Owl brood of the year, two juveniles with their characteristic begging calls, on the edge of Alnwick this evening #NEbirding @ukrbbp.bsky.social
📣Dartford Warblers at highest numbers on RSPB reserves with 264 pairs in 2025. RSPB/BTO/NE Heathland Birds Survey estimated the national population at 4,100 territories - up from 3,200 in 2006 📈📈🐦🐦 @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social
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