RSPB England

The following press release has been sent out today [13 October] concerning recent burning of peatland on Walshaw Moor in West Yorkshire

Outrage as peatlands burn ahead of UK hosting crucial climate talks

• The RSPB calls on Defra and Natural England to urgently investigate possible illegal peatland burning on a grouse shooting estate in West Yorkshire.
• The charity has also received other reports of burning over the w…

RSPB’s Morwenna Alldis reveals the weird and wonderful world of nature emerging this autumn. As October’s days and nights grow cooler, you may get the urge to hide under a blanket and binge watch Halloween flicks, hot chocolate in hand. B...

Has COP26 got you confused? Look no further for the answers to all of your questions and to find out what COP26 means for you and for nature.

Life on the Edge celebrates our coastal birds and is working to protect and restore habitats along our coastlines and estuaries

A new report suggests that Defra is at risk of failing nature and farming due to its poor management of the most important green farming policy in a generation.

Nature and climate must be higher priorities for the Government to make the ‘Oxford-Cambridge Arc' a world-leader in environmental sustainability.

Summer might be drawing to a close but there are plenty of opportunities to see some amazing wildlife whenever you’re out and about.

How much of England is protected and managed for nature, and how much does this need to be to restore our natural world?

Calling all teachers! Outdoor school trips are back on the curriculum at RSPB nature reserves in England.

Mike Shurmer, Head of Species for the RSPB in England, describes the success of hen harriers and the RSPB’s nature reserve at Geltsdale, and the important role played by diversionary feeding...

Firstly, we all welcome the news from Natural England that hen harriers have had their most successful season in England for several decades, with 31 breeding attempts, of which 24 were successful, fledging 84 chicks.

It’s…

Swaying golden reeds, crunchy fallen leaves and stunning sunsets can only mean one thing: Autumn. Find out how to discover nature’s very best seasonal spectacles in our latest blog.

RSPB England’s Richard Morris explores how the bittern, a species at the brink of extinction in the UK only two decades ago, is continuing to bounce back.

Planning for new developments must support both nature and communities, says RSPB England’s Emma Marsh

Learn how to have the biggest, wildest summer with the RSPB these school holidays with nature inspired fun for all the family.

What might the news of the future look like? RSPB England’s Beth Markey explores…

You know those difficult situations in life where the easiest solution seems to be to bury your head in the sand? Imagine that but on a global scale. Despite our leaders setting targets, attending climate panels and promising change, effective action towards a future rich in nature remains largely absent.

If we carry on as we…

School might be out for summer, but the RSPB’s nature days out are here for everyone – whether you’re a fun-loving family, a beginner birdwatcher or nature aficionado

On the day an underwhelming announcement on England’s National Parks and AONBs is published, we explain why the Government needs to start taking action.

RSPB’s Morwenna Alldis discovers the next challenges facing the Island of Lundy and the Isles of Scilly, our aspirations for the future of the Island’s seabirds, and how visitors can help keep the seabirds safe. Key Challenges for Lundy a...

RSPB’s Morwenna Alldis celebrates the success of the RSPB’s partnership projects to restore seabirds on the island of Lundy and the Isles of Scilly. The seabird recovery projects we’ve had a major role in implementing on the Island ...

Credit: nightjar by Andy Hay. 

All birds nest in trees, right? Not quite. Over half of the UK’s most threatened species nest on, or near to the ground, so it’s crucial that you Watch Your Step in the countryside says RSPB England’s Beth Markey. 

Heathland is a type of open landscape dominated by dense heather, gorse and low-lying shrubs. Two hundred years ago, heathland blanketed the UK but today, tragically less than…

Image: Black-tailed godwits. Credit: Gordon Langsbury 

Black-tailed godwits were once an extinct breeding bird in the UK. Communications Officer, Oriole Wagstaff, looks at why these extraordinary waders need our help, to ensure they don’t go extinct again.  

Black-tailed godwits are tall wading birds. They are often found on coastal estuaries where they can be seen wading through mud, with their extraordinarily long beak, in search of…

RSPB’s Morwenna Alldis is all of a flutter this month as she goes on a fact-finding mission about our UK butterflies Mother Nature treats us to a visual feast at this time of year, as flowers paint our borders and butterflies flit bursts of co...

Grab a “ticket to your happy place” thanks to the National Lottery and enjoy special offers and free entry at participating RSPB reserves near you this June.

Following the Government's recent response to the Glover Review of Protected Landscapes, we are publishing three guest blogs from different National Parks and AONBs looking at their support for nature. In our third blog, Simon Amstutz, AONB Manager, looks at how the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is helping nature thrive ...

The Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty …

Following the Government's recent response to the Glover Review of Protected Landscapes, we are publishing three guest blogs from different National Parks and AONBs looking at their support for nature. In our second blog, Alison Barnes, CEO of the New Forest National Park describes its varied work for wildlife and people ...

The New Forest National Park is a world capital for wildlife, with a range of species that are…