Some 12 years ago, the Critically Endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper, a highly charismatic Asian migratory coastal waterbird, became a priority for RSPB global species recovery work. Help was needed on the East Asian Australasian Flyway (EAAF), and wi...

The RSPB has been working with its partners in Asia to drive down seabird deaths in High Seas fisheries through grassroots work with the fishing industry. Stephanie Prince, High Seas Programme Manager explains more in today’s blog. Of the world...

In today’s blog, Laurence Rose, Species Recovery Projects Volunteer reflects back on the history of one of the RSPB’s conservation success stories – that of the White-tailed Eagle. Join us as Laurence delves into the archives and pu...

At the end of a very busy year for conservation, Jo Gilbert, Conservation Programmes Director at the RSPB reflects on some of the stories that we’ve been sharing here on the Conservation Action blog.  It’s been just over four months ...

Conservationists have been working across borders and continents to secure a future for Europe’s smallest vulture – the Egyptian Vulture. Jenny Weston, LIFE Egyptian Vulture Project Officer shares her experience of working on this amazing...

In today’s blog, Dr Dieter Hoffmann, Head of the Global Land Department at the RSPB shares his experience of Hutan Harapan in Indonesia – a remnant of rainforest brimming with life and one that the RSPB, BirdLife International and Burung ...

In today’s blog we hear from two conservation heroes, Kelly Swain and Natasha Glass, who are helping to restore native forest on Tristan da Cunha and prevent the first global bird extinction on British soil for over 60 years. Natasha and Kelly ...

To save migratory species we must work across borders and continents, forging partnerships that help us to help birds right along their migratory journeys. Today, Ian Barber, Senior Flyway Officer in the RSPB’s Flyways Programme takes us to Vic...

As a nature conservation organisation our aims are framed in terms of maintaining and enhancing populations of birds and other wildlife. We believe in the intrinsic value of nature and therefore support the restoration of fauna – including top ...

In today’s blog we’re hearing from Sustainable Cayman, a non-profit group for sustainability and conservation located in the Cayman Islands. The RSPB are working with Sustainable Cayman to provide support and advice in their campaign to s...

In today’s blog, Marie Athorn, Business Conservation Adviser at the RSPB talks about how the RSPB is working with the golf industry to help tackle the nature and climate emergencies. Over the summer the UK hosted a series of global golfing even...

Chough are iconic birds, with striking red bills and red legs. They were once common around the coast of the UK.  Despite conservation efforts, there are mixed fortunes for chough across the UK: chough numbers remain in decline in Scotland. In t...

The RSPB is dedicated to improving the fortunes of species in the UK and across the world. In today’s blog we’ll hear from Andy Evans, Head of Global Species Recovery at the RSPB to learn more about how the RSPB goes about helping species...

Great progress has been made on strengthening the biosecurity of Tristan da Cunha thanks to the RSPB’s involvement in a three year, Darwin Plus funded project. UK Overseas Territories Project Officer, David Kinchin-Smith explains why biosecurit...

Woodlands in the UK have great historical and cultural importance. The fate of woodland wildlife, which includes some of the most rapidly declining birds in the UK, as well as rare bats, plants, fungi and other wildlife, is tied to past and future ma...

When you think about the RSPB’s work to save species, perhaps you think about birds like bitterns, puffins or swifts. But do you ever think about iguanas in the UK Overseas Territories? Perhaps not. Today is iguana awareness day and what better...

A key fact about the RSPB that’s perhaps less well known is that we’re part of the BirdLife International partnership. In today’s blog, Nick Folkard (who heads up the Project Development and Support team) explains how this partnersh...

Nature is everywhere, and that includes in the most built up of urban environments. These sparks of green in a grey landscape can have a positive impact on wildlife and people. From pocket parks to street trees, there are many ways we can enhance nat...

This summer we’ve experienced some extremely hot and dry conditions, with the UK seeing its highest ever recorded temperature in July. Along with prolonged dry conditions through the year this has led to severe impacts on natural habitats and a...

In today’s blog we hear from Nigel Symes, Head of Sector Advice at the RSPB. The Sector Advice team provides advice and works in partnership with businesses and sectors to protect and enhance our natural world.  The nature crisis is real a...

In our third Conservation Action blog we hear from Janine Lavarello, Marine Protection Zone Officer, Tristan da Cunha Government. Janine works on the Atlantic Guardians project, supported by the RSPB and the Tristan da Cunha Government and funde...

Last week we introduced our Conservation Action blog which will showcase conservation stories from the UK and further afield. In today's blog, we're heading to St Helena in the South Atlantic to learn about the island's important cloud forest habitat...

The RSPB is involved in a wide range of work to secure a brighter future for nature both within the UK and internationally. Conservation Programmes Director, Jo Gilbert introduces a new series of Conservation Action blogs that will shed light on...

For this year’s World Curlew Day, Thursday 21st April 2022, amongst the enjoyment of this beautiful yet gravely threatened bird, comes an update on the ambitious conservation delivery project, Curlews in crisis (Curlew LIFE). The project is app...

As we have written in previous years, the decision to introduce any form of predator control (lethal or non-lethal) is something we never take lightly. It’s always based on evidence and guided by the RSPB’s Council-agreed policy. The RSPB...