Two species have become extinct from offshore islands in this region before, however, the Slender-billed Curlew is the first confirmed extinction of a mainland bird, indicating issues on a larger ...

The Ouse Washes forms the largest area of washland in the UK. Washland is grazing pasture that floods in the winter, which creates a rich habitat for a range of waterfowl and wading birds. In winter, ...

To enjoy a murmuration, it’s best to check in advance before heading out – social media and websites such as www.starlingsintheuk.co.uk offer excellent updates on the latest sightings, including RPSB ...

The UN’s annual climate change conference, or COP29, is taking place between 11 and 22 November 2024. We’re heading there to urge leaders to tackle the nature crisis alongside the climate crisis. The ...

The Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative has been named the winner of the ‘Protect and Restore Nature’ category of His Royal Highness Prince William’s Earthshot Prize 2024. The prize recognises the ...

This reserve will close on Thursday 14 November for an all-staff meeting. Please check locally for site specific closure times and details. Blean Woods is a wonderful place for a woodland walk. Our ...

COP16 – or its less catchy title, the sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological ...

RSPB says EU decision to seek arbitration process over UK’s sandeel fisheries closure flies in the face of its commitment to protect and restore marine ecosystems. RSPB statement in response to the EU ...

The Orkney Native Wildlife Project, a partnership between RSPB Scotland, NatureScot and Orkney Islands Council, is an ambitious world-first for conservation. It’s the largest eradication programme to ...

Scientists reviewing the conservation status of the world’s bird populations have confirmed that four UK shorebird species have seen significant declines in numbers. As a result, Grey Plovers, Dunlins ...

The Birdcrime report, which reviews the past 15 years, reveals 1,344 birds of prey were illegally killed between 2009-2023, with crimes continuing to emerge. These criminal acts target threatened ...

As the days get colder and the nights draw in, Hedgehogs will be looking for a cosy place to snuggle down and sleep away the coming winter – and to unsuspecting hogs, your bonfire pile might seem like ...