RSPB England

We’re chuffed to bits that three RSPB nature reserves have been awarded Visit England accolades, recognising their commitment to creating memorable visitor experiences, and we couldn’t have won these awards without the commitment of our amazing RSPB volunteers.  So, a big shout out to them too! 

Find out which are the award-winners and why now is the perfect time to plan your visit: 

 

RSPB Sherwood Forest – Nottinghamshire…

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.

Five iconic seabird species have joined the Birds of Conservation Concern Red List. Action to save our seabirds is needed now more than ever. This includes upholding the decision to close sandeel fishing in the English North Sea. RSPB's Jean Duggan, UK Land and Seas Policy, explains.

Until relatively recently, water shaped the landscape of Southern England to a much greater extent. From the Somerset Levels to the Fens, a sprawling mosaic of reedbeds, watercourses, wet grassland and low-lying islands once sheltered a far wider and...

Hen harriers have had a mixed breeding season in the Forest of Bowland, with good numbers of breeding birds, but low breeding success. Species and Habitats Officer, Sonja Ludwig, explains.

RSPB staff and volunteers recorded 10 nests on the United Utilities Bowland Estate during the 2024 breeding season.

Nine of these nests were successful, although only 22 hen harrier chicks fledged – an average of 2.4 young per successful…

RSPB’s Morwenna Alldis celebrates soily fingers this month as she reveals how to work out your garden’s soil type and which plants will grow best in it.

For me one of life’s purest pleasures is to stick my bare hands into my garden soil. It instantly grounds me (no pun intended) and feels like where I’m meant to be. Last night I was naked gardening (gloveless that is!) and even after a good scrub, the cracks…

A plant has been recorded for the first time in Bedfordshire at a quarry restoration project for nature.

Today’s blog is written by George Kontou, Campaigner for RSPB England, on the power of our voices to shape local planning decisions. With a raft of new planning laws on the horizon, it’s more important than ever that we use our voices to speak up for nature. Cases like Portsmouth’s Tipner Development show just how powerful the voices of local citizens can be.

We recognise that the UK faces increasing…

A new consultation has opened on a proposed reservoir in Cambridgeshire. We're asking local people to send in their thoughts about it to Anglian Water.

Morwenna Alldis from RSPB England celebrates National Picnic month this July by revealing seven of our top RSPB picnic spots to enjoy across England this summer, and reminding people to take care not to start a wildfire during these dry warm months. ...

The RSPB have joined forces with ten Fire and Rescue Services across England to ask people to help protect RSPB nature reserves and the wider countryside from wildfires this summer. (Photo above: Wildfire on Dartmoor, Devon by Devon and Somerset Fir...

RSPB’s Morwenna Alldis encourages families to celebrate Father’s Day this year by enjoying a special visit to their local RSPB nature reserve. She also reveals her top picks of some of nature’s best, worst, and most embarrassing animal dads.

Sunday 16 June is a chance to say a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to the supportive dads and father figures in our lives. Maybe your dad gives the best pep talks, never fails…

Today’s blog is written by Meera Inglis, Nature Policy Officer for RSPB England, on our concerns about the lack of progress towards meeting crucial environmental targets.  

The Environment Act (2021) provides England with a set of legally binding environmental targets, including the target to halt the decline of species populations by 2030 and further targets on biodiversity, air pollution, water quality and waste…

RSPB’s Anna Langridge shares the importance of opportunities for young people and giving them a helping hand to thrive in the environmental sector.

Over half of our most threatened breeding bird species choose to nest on or near the ground. Find out how you can help these species through simple actions.

With voters soon heading to the polls for local elections, today’s blog by Jess Chappell, England Senior Policy Officer, sets out five key actions that England’s newly elected metro and city mayors should take for nature.

With eyes currently on Westminster as we await news of a general election, it might be easy to underestimate the importance of the elections taking place in many parts of England next month…

Emma Horton, Wildlife Supporter Advisor at the RSPB, and Rebecca Machin, Scientific and Policy Officer at the RSPCA are here to make sure you know who to call when wildlife needs you most. In 2022 the RSPB Wildlife Team received 3,597 calls relating ...

Last week, the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill passed its final hurdle before becoming law. RSPB Senior Conservation Officer Pat Thompson looks at what this seismic change in Scottish policy means for grouse shooting in England … 

The Glorious Twelfth, the 12th of August, heralds the start of the red grouse shooting season with shots ringing out across the high, heather-dominated moors of Scotland…