Will Rose

Birdfair episode now live!

This was a blast—J. A. Baker, peregrines and bird chat in the heat @globalbirdfair.bsky.social 2026 with @goldengrenadesco.bsky.social’s @yolobirder.bsky.social and @willrose.bsky.social #naturewriting #GlobalBirdFair

Birds in Greenspaces Day is here! Let us know the birds you see today! 🐦 Comment below 😀 There’s three simple steps to take part! 1️⃣ Download the app and sign-up iOS: bit.ly/BiGSAppiOS Android: bit.ly/BiGSAppAndroid 2️⃣ Choose your greenspace 3️⃣ Record the birds you observe

Take part in our Birds in Greenspaces Day this Saturday 13 June! 🐦 Just download the app, select your greenspace and submit the birds you encounter on your visit. Sign up at www.bto.org/greenspaces

@btobirds.bsky.social Birds in Greenspaces day this Saturday. Get out there and record some birds! Please share! #birds

We’re thrilled to say that due to a swift sellout of accommodation for next month’s event at Elmley Nature Reserve, a further allocation of bell tents has now been added. More info/book: www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/04/more... Poster: @willrose.bsky.social

Yesterday was the first day that all 3 species of breeding tern could be seen at Rye Harbour. Find out more with this video by @willrose.bsky.social youtu.be/Rv1MuCIf3Q4 @sussexwildlife.bsky.social

Fantastic news! All three Terns have returned back to rye harbour!

Great weekend to get involved in this! Download the app and get down to your local park and spot those birds!

We have teamed up with the Lek It Be campaign to encourage us all to leave Capercaillie in peace (including so-called 'rogue' birds) during this breeding season. #lekitbe 1/4

Brand new episode of the podcast released today! Carolyn Robertson of the Cairngorms Capercaillie Project talks about this iconic bird and what is being done to prevent a second UK extinction #lekitbe

Calling all Loveable Rogues! Help us spread the word that rogue birds need love too with our new rogue caper shirt. All profits donated to the #lekitbe campaign. FREE POSTAGE THIS WEEKEND! 4/4 golden-grenades-collective.teemill.com/collection/n...

Almost 10 years since I got away with this… goldengrenades.com/birding-and-...

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

The @btobirds.bsky.social Birds in Greenspaces is now live. Loved working on this wonderful citizen science project to help us learn more about birds in the pockets of green in between our urban environments. Sign up and grab the brand new app here www.bto.org/get-involved...

I’ve been testing this app and it’s brilliant and so easy to use. You even get an animated treat when you login! Tell your friends!🐦‍⬛ #birds 🪶

"The project is open to people of all ages and experience levels, across the UK "

Have you signed up for our Birds in Greenspaces project yet? ➡️ www.bto.org/greenspaces Starting 1 April, we'd love to know the birds that use your local greenspaces, whether it’s a single species record or complete list, so we can discover their importance for nature and people. 🌳 🪶

I’ve been lucky enough to have been testing this app and it’s absolutely fantastic. Sign up to get involved

Made a little intro to the @btobirds.bsky.social Birds in Greenspaces project that starts in April . It’s a fantastic opportunity to get out there and record all the birds we see in those pockets of green in between the urban areas a lot of us live in. Sign up here #birds www.bto.org/get-involved...

Not long to go now until the Birds in Greenspaces survey starts on 1 April! Sign up to take part at www.bto.org/greenspaces This is a UK-wide survey open to all, whether you are an experienced birder or new to nature!

Fancy some Spring fun in May at Elmley nature reserve?

Thought I might bring my poster for the @caughtbytheriver.bsky.social weekend at #elmleynaturereserve to life. Looks a fantastic lineup! Tickets here www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/03/tick... #birds🪶

Tickets are now on sale for our May weekend event at Elmley Nature Reserve. Find them here on the site along with further lineup, accommodation and travel info: www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/03/tick... Poster: @willrose.bsky.social

Excited to create a poster for this wonderful event. @caughtbytheriver.bsky.social weekend at Elmley Nature Reserve. What a combination 🌿🌿🌿 Tickets on sale on Monday

CHIFFCHAFF ! Come on south London!

Spring is Go! The @btobirds.bsky.social Green spaces app coming this spring. Have you taken a look at the starter pack? Sign up to be the first to hear about the new app for recording birds in our Green spaces. Loved designing this. www.bto.org/get-involved...

Spring is Go! The @btobirds.bsky.social Green spaces app coming this spring. Have you taken a look at the starter pack? Sign up to be the first to hear about the new app for recording birds in our Green spaces. Loved designing this. www.bto.org/get-involved...

Very excited to reveal that my Woodpigeon design will be the icon for the brand new @btobirds.bsky.social Birds in Greenspaces app coming soon!

📢 Our new Birds in Greenspaces app icon is … the Woodpigeon! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who voted, here’s how the top birds scored. 1️⃣ Woodpigeon – 802 votes. 2️⃣ Goldfinch – 749 votes. 3️⃣ Pied Wagtail – 549 votes. 🎨 Artwork by Will Rose

Voting closes Feb 15th! Which bird do you LOVE?❤️

It's such a tough choice! Vote for your favourite icon for our Birds in Greenspaces app. Cast your vote here ➡️ bit.ly/VoteBiGsIcon

I’m hearing a lot of wagtail votes. Which is your favourite? I’m still somewhere between wood pigeon and goldfinch !

Which is your favourite? Have you voted for your favourite bird ? Loved designing these for the really lovely ‘Birds in Greenspaces’ app coming out in spring ! I’m very fond of the wood pigeon 🐦

So pleased so many of you have enjoyed my latest film about being ‘Bird aware’. #birds 🪶

Chatting about the kids show ‘The Trapdoor’ that made me want to become an animator. Have a listen to the Square Window podcast all about children’s tv from back in the day! open.spotify.com/episode/6GDl...

Watch my latest film all about the birds of the Solent. The Solent isn't just special to us - it's a lifeline for thousands of birds who fly here from around the globe #birds 🪶 birdaware.org/solent/meet-...

Watch my latest film all about the birds of the Solent. The Solent isn't just special to us - it's a lifeline for thousands of birds who fly here from around the globe #birds 🪶 birdaware.org/solent/meet-...

Brent geese over Hurst point. New project with Bird Aware Solent coming out tomorrow #birds 🪶

Follow the link to take a look at the free resource pack to help you spot birds in green spaces. Great for all the family with illustrations by me! 🦅

I illustrated a whole bunch of garden birds for this project. Sign up now for a free resource pack !

You’ll also find episodes there with San West, Mackenzie Crook, @amyjanebeer.bsky.social @themarshtit.bsky.social @nicolawriting.bsky.social @levparikian.bsky.social @willrose.bsky.social @lucylapwing.bsky.social and many others!

Woohoo looking forward to this !

Delighted to illustrate these common UK finches for the new Birds in Greenspaces survey. Sign up for a free recources pack #birds 🪶

Know your finches? 🤔 Whether an experienced birder or new to nature we want you to help us count Birds in Greenspaces next year 🪶 Our FREE resource pack provides ID guides to 30 bird species. Sign up to the newsletter to receive it at www.bto.org/greenspaces Illustrations by @willrose.bsky.social

Want a FREE resource pack with an ID guide to 30 species you’re likely to see in your local greenspace? 🐦🌳 Sign up to our Birds in #Greenspaces newsletter to receive one! ➡️ www.bto.org/greenspaces #Ornithology 🪶 Illustrations by @willrose.bsky.social

Very happy to be part of this project coming in 2026!🦅

My work inspired by @nationaltrust.org.uk #longshawestate for BBC #Springwatch is going to be exhibiting at #mallgalleries next week . Private view on the 15th. Message me if you’d like a ticket for the PV. It’s a fabulous show filled with incredible artwork inspired by the natural world #birds 🪶