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Alexis Johnson, nature and wellbeing officer, shares her version of the RSPB Nature Prescriptions story and the immeasurable benefits nature can have for your mental health.   

Overwhelmed…but with gratitude. That’s how I’ve been feeling lately as I chat with colleagues, partners, and communities about RSPB Nature Prescriptions and our connections to nature. Every day, I hear more incredible stories of the positive changes…

This Dementia Awareness Week, we’re highlighting the power of nature to support those living with dementia, and their loved ones.  

Many of us know someone with dementia and understand how challenging daily life can be for them and their loved ones. It can be isolating and those suffering with dementia may withdraw from activities, even if they enjoyed them before. However, the benefits of nature for wellbeing are…

David Lindo, broadcaster, naturalist and writer a.k.a. 'The Urban Birder' is supporting our Dawn Chorus celebrations this year, with this special guest blog. David shares his journey of being profoundly deaf in one ear, how this impacted his ex...

Exciting changes are coming to RSPB Geltsdale, now England’s largest RSPB reserve. With the recent purchase of Tarnhouse Farm, we’re transforming this landscape into a thriving haven for wildlife—and you can be part of it. We’re restoring moorlands and peatlands to capture carbon and support rare plants like Bog Rosemary. Native woodlands will expand, welcoming Cuckoos, Willow Warblers, and Black Grouse. Wetlands will…

Today’s blog is written by George Kontou, Campaigner for RSPB England, on the UK Government’s decision to stand up for nature at Tipner West. Cases like these show just how powerful the voices of local citizens can be. 

We’re celebrating a huge victory for wildlife on England’s south coast, after a crucial decision has been taken to ensure that Portsmouth’s internationally important habitats are protected for…

Written by RSPB Marine Policy Officer Zia Fikardos 

Earlier this week, a tragic collision of a tanker and a cargo vessel occurred off the Yorkshire Coast.   

The collision took place near some of our most important places for seabirds. To the south is the Humber estuary and The Wash, crucial wintering grounds for Red-throated Divers and Common Scoters. To the north and west is our nature reserve at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, where…

For International Women's Day (8 March), we're celebrating some of our colleagues who are helping to protect, restore and create coastal habitats across England. Discover more about the project and find out what motivated some of the team to get into conservation.

The Governments of the UK have just launched their action plan for tackling biodiversity loss this decade. However, following the latest report on progress towards targets in England, set out in the Environment Act 2021 and the Environmental Improvement Plan, you’d be forgiven for thinking that policy is no more than words on a page. Hannah Collins, Senior Policy Officer for Nature Policy at RSPB England, asks whether…

“I was obsessed with the birds outside my castle window on The Traitors. They kept me going!” Tyler Smith rose to fame as one of the players in the latest BBC series of The Traitors. Although he didn’t win, Tyler quickly became our ...

Stone-curlew are back from the brink in the east and west of England thanks to two partnership projects celebrating 40 years of work

After attending a Get Started in Conservation course, Callum Flynn applied for an apprenticeship at RSPB Rainham Marshes. Six months in, Callum reflects on the course which kickstarted this career change and developed some of the skills he’s ne...

National Nestbox Week                                                   

Hot off the heels of Big Garden Birdwatch is National Nest Box Week, which runs from 14-21 February, now is the time to show even more love to your feathered friends by supplying them with their very own ‘love nest’.

Many of the birds you may have seen feeding in your gardens and green spaces over winter will be getting restless.  Birds such as Blackbirds and Robins…

The RSPB is highlighting the vital role wetlands play in supporting wildlife, fighting climate change and protecting biodiversity as part of World Wetlands Day (2 February 2025). Here we showcase some of the biggest success stories in England.

Bearded Tits at RSPB Blacktoft Sands

Image: Adult Bearded Tit perched in reedbed, credit: Leslie Cater (RSPB-Images.com)

Bearded Tits had a superb breeding season at RSPB Blacktoft…

“The RSPB is delighted that Swanscombe Peninsula has been saved for wildlife - it is an amazing Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), alive with birds, wildflowers and insects and a wonderful resource for local people”
– Beccy Speight, RSPB CEO 

An urban oasis 

 The Swanscombe Peninsula in North Kent is home to a remarkable mosaic of grasslands, coastal habitats, scrub, and wetlands. This outstanding…

Ian Cole, Project Officer for Curlew LIFE, Hadrian’s Wall, takes a moment to celebrate the achievements of the Curlew LIFE project across Cumbria and Northumberland. But also warns there is a lot more still to be done if we are to stop these precious birds disappearing for good.

Registration has opened for the RSPB's annual Big Garden Birdwatch. Discover why the survey is so important, the winner and losers in the garden bird world from previous years, how to take part, and the top five birds spotted across the UK last y...

Citizens, members of the public, campaigners – however we choose to define ourselves, our voices play a hugely important role in speaking up for nature. Many of us will have exercised our voting rights at the General Election in July, but this is just one of many ways we made a difference for nature across England in 2024. Look back at some of the incredible things we’ve achieved together for nature in England this year…

RSPB's Siân Denney helps us discover more about one of the best nature-wow moments at this time of year, Starling Mumurations. Check out her what, why, and where to see them guide below. One of nature’s highlights throughout the ...

RSPB's Morwenna Alldis describes how less work will equal more wildlife in our gardens this winter. She also offers top tips on how to help the wildlife that calls our gardens home this Christmas. As the temperatures drop and daylight hours fade,...

Our mission is to save species. Species that are facing intolerable pressures and declines. And saving nature takes all of us - people from all communities and all backgrounds. My job is the RSPB’s Chief Operating Officer. This means I’m ...

RSPB is mentioned in new Lonely Planet travel guide 2025

From watching for the first star of the night, listening to birdsong, or foraging for blackberries, there are many ways to connect to nature. Despite this, less than half of UK adults say they spend time in nature once a week or more. The RSPB’s Nature Prescriptions are an innovative way for healthcare professionals to prescribe this missing nature as part of a patient’s care plan. Community Engagement Officer Orla…

This month sees the return of the burning season in England, and the relaunch of our app to allow members of the public to report incidents of burning on peatland. We need you to tell us when and where burning is taking place to support our call for the UK Government to ban burning on peatland. 

The English uplands are at risk 

With the days shortening and the leaves turning, we can expect to see smoke rising over the northern…

Image credit: Looking for nesting Curlew out on the moors in the Peak District credit: Roz Lees, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

In a small corner of the Peak District, volunteer ‘Wader Wardens’ have been dedicating their springs and summers to monitoring breeding pairs of Curlew, Snipe and Lapwing. In 2024, their efforts have expanded to protecting Curlew nests for the first time. Jamie Murphy, Conservation Officer, shares…

For the first time, a new study has carried out full breeding surveys of Redshanks around North Norfolk and the Outer Humber and revealed positive numbers of the threatened species. Ecologist Graham White, who led the surveys, shares his experiences on the saltmarshes and what this means for conservation.