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…

Whether it’s a dawn chorus walk or breakfast with moths, RSPB Local Groups are gearing up for spring - and you’re invited to join. Michelle Barrett, Local Groups Development Officer, gives us a peek into the world of RSPB Local Groups and how you can get involved with protecting nature in your local area.

It’s been a long time in the making, but we are pleased to see the launch today of the UK Government’s new Biodiversity Net Gain Scheme in England. RSPB Head of Nature Policy in England, Carl Bunnage, reflects on the announcement … 

In a nutshell, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) means that developers must ensure that any development that harms nature (eg trees, hedges) needs to restore some land for nature…

Earlier this week we shared the very sad news that Mark Smart, a long-standing conservationist with the RSPB, had passed away.  Photos above: Mark Smart out on reserve by Steve Rowland Mark was a real powerhouse of conservation who made an incr...

Last week the UK Government published its Protected Landscapes Targets and Outcomes Framework.  This is a welcome and important recognition of the importance of our National Parks and National Landscapes for the significant contribution they can make to restoring nature … But is it sufficient to ensure a nature rich future for these special places? Meriel Harrison, RSPB Senior Policy Officer takes a look … …

Today’s blog is written by Meera Inglis, Nature Policy Officer and Carl Bunnage, Head of Nature Policy, for RSPB England, on the latest report from the Office for Environmental Protection. In particular, we look at its assessment of the Westminster Government’s progress on meeting the Species Abundance Target   

What is the problem?  

It is widely recognised that we are in a nature emergency. The latest State…

Work has started this week on preparing works access for the construction of Sizewell C.

Are you setting new goals or thinking about your aspirations for the year ahead? From counting farmland birds in a national park to helping RSPB supporters to identify the wildlife in their gardens, Dawn Butterworth, Volunteering Development Manager, shares some of the volunteer roles you could dive into this year.

One year on from the launch of RSPB Nature Prescriptions in England, Sarah Walker, Nature and Wellbeing Manager, takes a personal look back on the impacts of nature on our lives and some of the highlights for the project over the last year.

RSPB’s Morwenna Alldis helps us get ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch running from 26-28 January 2024 and shares her top tips for feeding your garden birds this winter. The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, the world’s largest garden wi...

When putting up your decorations or writing your Christmas cards, have you ever wondered why we associate Robins with Christmas? Maybe you’ve always wondered where ‘the Holly and the Ivy’ came from, or if partridges really do roost in pear trees?

The red, red Robin

Crowned Britain’s National Bird, the Robin is a firm favourite amongst our country’s feathered friends, especially at Christmas time…

As we await the findings of the Independent Evidence Review of Protected Site Management on Dartmoor, the RSPB, Devon Wildlife Trust and the Campaign for National Parks reflect on how the situation on Dartmoor has become a microcosm of the issues facing Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) across England and what is needed to turn things around.  

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) are the foundation of…

RSPB Senior Policy Officer Meriel Harrison reflects on the Westminster Government’s new action plan for National Parks and National Landscapes in England

Back in 2019 the findings of a major Landscapes Review led by Julian Glover were published, setting out a clear case for change to enable England’s National Parks and National Landscapes (formerly AONBs) to fulfil their potential. The Westminster Government’s proposals…

Whether its creating thriving natural spaces for farmland birds, inspiring local schools with bird nest cameras streaming straight to the classroom or carrying out wildlife surveys, the Worcester and Malvern RSPB Local Group is making an impact for nature. This International Volunteer Day group member Jordan Pargeter shares more about their work to save local nature and what he gets up to as a volunteer.

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…