RSPB England

Earlier this month over 400 hundred young Girlguiding members and volunteers took part in a wild weekend of activities to learn more about the nature on their doorstep and how they can protect it. In this blog Heather, Ella, Yzabelle and Charlotte share some of their highlights and top tips for discovering nature in your local area.

The following press release was issued by RSPB England today ...

• New RSPB report reveals for first time the tragic death of White-tailed Eagle and dog on Sussex shooting estate 
• Persecuted to extinction in Engand in the late 1700’s, death of eagle was first known case of persecution since a recent re-introduction.  
• Death of dog raises concerns about use of illegal poisons on shooting estates 

The RSPB’s new Birdcrime…

Community fundraising manager, Sophie Feboul, shares some of her top tips for raising money for nature when you’re shopping or coming together with friends and family this festive season.

The latest, shocking, Wild Bird Indicator figures raise renewed fears that the Westminster Government is not doing anywhere near enough to reverse bird declines.  

The indicators show an ongoing decline across most groups of birds in England, particularly farmland and woodland species. Birds we all know and love, like skylark, cuckoo and curlew.  Birds that bring us joy, colour and music.  

The Westminster Government has…

This summer 11-year-old Tiffany embarked on an incredible journey to walk the 96-mile West Highland Way with her mum Tanya to raise money for nature. In this blog Tanya shares more about their inspiring adventure.

A new energy project that could see National Grid route energy cables through RSPB North Warren Nature Reserve near Aldeburgh in Suffolk, has sparked alarm from the RSPB

Planning on celebrating bonfire night this weekend? Love the fireworks, sparklers and the display? How about making time for some natural spectacles too? Here are our top five 'better-than-fireworks' spectacles this month.

To Celebrate 80 Years of Youth Groups, RSPB’s Richard Bashford shares his early memories of becoming a Youth Group Member at just 10 years old. He describes how the experiences and friendships he made there, sparked a life-long passion for nature.

Joanne Raff, RSPB’s Youth Group Development Officer, celebrates 80 years of RSPB Youth Groups, revealing how they began, what they offer young people today, and how you can help them flourish and save nature for another 80 years. Did you know t...

The Levelling up and Regeneration Bill is now reaching the closing stages of the Parliamentary process. It is a Christmas tree of a Bill, with all sorts of issues being attached to it. It would, and will, have significant impacts for nature particularly across England.  Alongside other nature charities, the RSPB has been working hard to secure the best for nature from the Bill. So, how are things shaping-up for our natural…

Hen Harriers have had another successful breeding season in the Forest of Bowland, although breeding numbers were lower compared to the record-breaking season last year. RSPB staff and volunteers recorded 9 nesting attempts of 8 breeding females (including one replacement clutch) on the United Utilities Bowland Estate. 7 nests were successful and fledged a total of 32 young. Sonja Ludwig, RSPB Species and Habitats Officer…

This International Youth Day read about the inspiring journey of Jordan, a young person who joined us on a Prince’s Trust Get Started in Conservation Course in 2022. Jordan shares his story from his love of nature to working with the RSPB.

The “Get Started in Conservation” course is a six day course based at RSPB reserves. So far, the RSPB has hosted 30 participants in total since 2022, who were referred by The…

Alice Groom, RSPB Head of Sustainable Land Policy, England, makes the case for well-designed farm wildlife schemes and sufficient funding to properly support farmers ambitions to restore nature ... 

We are in a nature and climate emergency. The UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world. And as 70% of our land is farmed, farmers have a huge role to play in meeting the challenge of restoring nature. But…

RSPB Senior Policy Officer Verity Winn encourages RSPB supporters to respond to the current Defra Hedgerow Consultation ...

In a fragmented agricultural landscape, hedgerows provide essential habitat, food and connectivity for nature, and a vital carbon store with benefits for farm businesses and people alike. In the context of the nature and climate crises and stagnant agricultural emissions, planting and protecting…

Today we have a guest blog from our friends at Sustain that describes their new campaign to encourage local councils to use their planning powers to support nature-friendly farming to help our rivers ... 

Our waterways have been having a tough time of it lately. As the true extent of the sewage scandal makes itself known, our rivers continue to choke with pollutants from wastewater and urban run-off, whilst also experiencing…

Meriel Harrison, RSPB Senior Policy Officer, considers an important new report from the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee ...

During the long run up to last year’s COP15 global biodiversity summit, one front where the UK was genuinely showing international leadership was its championing of ’30 by 30’ – a target to effectively protect and manage 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030. The UK Government…

Andrew Simcock is a keen cyclist and RSPB member, with an ambition to put Emily Williamson, the RSPB’s founder, on the map in her home city of Manchester.

In June, content creator and author Sam Bentley visited RSPB Middleton Lakes, as he went birdwatching for the first time. Sam shares his experience below, from squeezing pineappleweed to spotting herons and footballers in the wild, and explains why nature should be at the heart of decision making.

Morwenna Alldis, spokesperson for the RSPB, reminds the public that most baby birds found on the ground don’t need rescuing – it’s part of the natural fledging process. Morwenna outlines the few instances when baby birds may need ...

Europe’s largest nature conservation charity, the RSPB, has announced Michael Copleston as its new Director for England. Here he shares his passion for nature conservation, reflects on his 20 years at the charity, and shares his hopes for a world where nature is restored.

The Government’s energy National Policy Statements (NPS) set out its policy for the delivery of major energy infrastructure and provide the legal framework for planning decisions. This blog, written by Carl Bunnage (Head of Nature Policy -Engla...

Why the Government’s draft revised National Networks National Policy Statements (NNNPS) fails to address the climate and nature crises with urgency

Since 2015, the RSPB has been working with Girlguiding in regions across England to inspire more young people to deepen their love of nature and feel empowered to save it. This Great Big Green Week, Yvonne Hunt, our Youth Partnerships Officer, shares some of the highlights of our partnerships so far, and some ideas for how you can join the movement to save nature this week and every week!

Ever wondered what volunteering for RSPB England looks like? This Volunteers Week Maggie Swinfen, Volunteer Coordinator for the RSPB Planning Networks for Nature project (and self-proclaimed ‘career switcher’), shares her experiences and why she decided to get involved.

Last Friday RSPB and Landmark trust hosted an MP visit to Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel … here’s why …

In a recent blog we talked about better protection for Lundy’s seabirds. We wrote that despite the site being one of the most significant seabird colonies in the UK and supporting one of the country’s most endangered species, it is barely protected. The island itself has been designated as…