Set against the slopes of the Berwyn Mountains and fringed of trees, Lake Vyrnwy may look like a triumph of nature, but it’s actually a man-made reservoir. As well as supplying the people of Liverpool ...
The ancestor of most domestic geese, the Greylag is the largest and bulkiest of the wild goose native to the UK and Europe. In many parts of the UK, it has been re-established by releasing birds in ...
Welcome to the RSPB's Media Centre. We are here to help you produce great stories, providing you with topical news, features and comments. First ever National Hedgehog Conservation Strategy launched ...
Discover the newly created saltmarsh, mudflats and lagoons, bursting with life. Take a stroll around the grassland to catch a glimpse of Short-eared Owls or Marsh Harriers and watch over the river to ...
To celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, we dive into the fascinating lives of our long-distance travellers and find out where ...
We’re delighted to announce a record year for breeding Curlews in Northern Ireland. Once facing the threat of extinction, ...
One of the world’s rarest birds, Wilkins’ Bunting, has been handed a much-needed lifeline by a small species of parasitoid wasp. One of the world’s rarest birds, Wilkins’ Bunting, has been handed a ...
With the changing of the seasons, comes the changing of the birds. Summer visitors such as Swallows, House Martins and Swifts are now gone from our skies, heading south to find food and warmth.
From rare reedbed to ancient woodland, rolling heathland to vast expanses of saltmarsh, the RSPB protects and restores over 159,000 hectares of land across the UK through a network of nature reserves.
At the RSPB, we know we have the pioneering science and practical expertise to halt wildlife declines and see species thrive. We’ve done it before – our members made it possible. From funding ...
Thirty conservation volunteers have spent over 500 hours monitoring how many chicks Yorkshire’s Kittiwakes have raised throughout the summer. Results revealed today show each pair on average raised ...
In 1889, a group of women came together for a common cause: they wanted to save birds from extinction. Today, 135 years later, RSPB members are still driven by the need to save nature. But now, there ...