More European shenanigans

While the debate about the UK’s membership of the European Union continues, it appears that another European debate has yet to be settled. Information obtained this week by BirdLife International’s...
Reaction to the publication of the European Red List of Birds

Around the time that I was watching avocet chicks at RSPB's fabulous Frampton Marsh today, a new landmark document was published: the European Red List of Birds *. It’s a landmark because it encourages...
European Parliament opposes revision of Nature Directives

This morning, MEPs in the European Parliament adopted (with an overwhelming majority) a report that reinforces the importance of the EU Nature Directives in halting biodiversity loss. Today’s...
An environmental perspective on the forthcoming referendum on the UK membership of the European Union

At the end of giving evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee on the value of EU environment policy (you can watch it here ), I was asked about the RSPB’s position on the referendum regarding the...
Why was the Birds Directive created? Guest blog from Alistair Gammell

Today, I am delighted to welcome my former RSPB colleague, Alistair Gammell. Alistair worked for the RSPB for three decades including as our first International Director. Amongst his many achievements...