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By Conservation Correspondent A major survey led by the RSPB has confirmed that Dunlin, a rare and declining upland wading bird, are breeding across large areas of suitable habitat in the Cumbrian Pennines, offering fresh hope for the species’ future in England. Funded by Natural England, the 2025 survey is
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By Conservation Correspondent Scotland has become the first nation in the UK to legally require swift nesting bricks in new buildings, following the passage of the Natural Environment Bill in the Scottish Parliament. Wildlife charities have hailed the move as a landmark moment for nature recovery, with RSPB Scotland calling
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By Nature Correspondent Residents at HC-One’s Lime Trees Care Home in Shrewsbury were getting creative as they geared up to take part in this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch. In the days leading up to the national event, residents enjoyed making their own fat balls and filling bird feeders,
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By Conservation Correspondent Cold and unsettled weather across Europe could make 2026 a bumper year for migratory birds in UK gardens, the RSPB has said, as it launches its annual Big Garden Birdwatch, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. The event takes place on 23, 24 and 25 January
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By Conservation Correspondent An RSPB nature haven built from the tunnel excavations of London’s Elizabeth line is now home to a record number of birds, with nearly 40,000 birds arriving last winter. The site, Jubilee Marsh on RSPB’s Wallasea Island nature reserve in Essex, was walled off
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By Conservation Correspondent The RSPB, working with Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN) and Renewable World, has launched a new project to protect vultures in western Nepal while supporting local farmers and improving livelihoods. Funded by the Darwin Initiative, the programme began in October and will create Nepal’s second official Vulture
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By Animals Correspondent The Montagu’s Harrier is Britain’s rarest breeding bird species and hasn’t successfully nested in the UK since 2019. After a high of nine successful nests in 2011, its population has sadly dwindled – with it being officially placed on the Red List in 2021. But
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By Jill Dando News Field Crickets are one of the UK’s rarest and most vulnerable invertebrates. With 93 calling males counted at RSPB Farnham Heath and 12 males at RSPB Pulborough Brooks this year, reserve teams, volunteers and supporters are celebrating their success. Previously threatened with extinction, population numbers
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By Charity Correspondent A record 211 Nightjars were recorded across RSPB nature reserves in 2024, thanks to decades of heathland restoration and the dedication of staff and volunteers. The success marks a significant recovery for this Amber-listed species, which had previously suffered due to habitat loss. Nightjars are elusive, nocturnal
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By Jill Dando News The number of Common Crane has reached record-breaking numbers across RSPB nature reserves according to the conservation charity’s latest breeding survey figures. With 30 pairs counted, reserve teams, volunteers and supporters are celebrating the 20% increase from the previous highest total of 25 pairs in
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By Jill Dando News RSPB have joined forces with RNID to encourage everyone to enjoy birdsong on Sunday 4 May. International Dawn Chorus Day on Sunday 4 May marks a high point in the birding year and is a celebration of when birdsong is at its brightest and best. This
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By Jill Dando News Conservationists are celebrating a rare double discovery on England’s East Coast Wetlands, where two record-breaking Oystercatchers were found within a month. The birds, both well beyond the average lifespan for their species, underscore the critical importance of this coastal habitat for migratory and long-lived waterbirds.
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By Jill Dando News A rare dragonfly is starting to be introduced to a hidden corner of Cumbria at RSPB Campfield Marsh this week, marking a significant step in conservation efforts for this endangered species. This initiative aims to increase the biodiversity of invertebrates of the South Solway Mosses National
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By Jill Dando News With nesting season underway, we look at how to help birds nest and raise their chicks successfully. Come March something very special is happening in our hedgerows. In parks and gardens across the UK, birds are preparing to welcome in the next generation by building nests.
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By Jill Dando News Two projects dedicated to protecting the endangered Stone-curlew are celebrating their 40th anniversaries, with the bird's population more than doubling since the 1980s. These efforts, led by the RSPB in partnership with farmers, landowners, and other organizations, have significantly boosted Stone-curlew numbers across the
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By Evie, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent The Big Garden Birdwatch is an annual event which has been around since 1979; 46 years running! In the UK, over 600,000 people were involved in 2024. This is an event created completely for the enjoyment and pleasure of bird spotting and