• A winter’s morning on the banks of Loch Lomond

    Joe Crossland, an RSPB Scotland media volunteer, fills us in on a magical winter morning spent at our Loch Lomond reserve in search of geese.

     A winter’s morning on the banks of Loch Lomond

    The setting moon.

    Getting up at 5am isn’t my regular Saturday morning routine, but this weekend in question promised to be something different. It offered the opportunity to witness a natural wonder, the kind that puts a…

  • A simple guide to bird ID in Scotland

    Get yourself Big Garden Birdwatch ready with this handy guide to bird ID in Scotland. The species included on this list were the ten most common birds recorded during last year’s birdwatch. Take a look through for a photo and simple description of each bird, to help you on your way to identifying them all with ease! Happy bird spotting and remember you can get involved with this year’s birdwatch by applying for your free…

  • Five ways to volunteer and help save nature in 2017

    Are you looking for a New Year’s resolution? Why not volunteer for RSPB Scotland? Here Bethan Jones, our Volunteering Project Officer, takes you through five ways you could get involved in our work across the country this year.

    Five ways to volunteer and help save nature in 2017


    Looking to broaden your skills in the New Year? Want to help save nature in your spare time? What better way to begin 2017 than to…