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By Animals Correspondent Curlew chicks rescued from a wildfire in Co Fermanagh have been released back into the wild after firefighters and conservationists worked together to save their nest. The eggs were removed after a blaze swept through around 1.75 square kilometres of land at Brookeborough, threatening one of
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By Animals Correspondent Swifts are far more loyal to their nesting sites than to their partners, according to a 15-year study that sheds new light on the behaviour of one of the UK’s most recognisable summer birds. Researchers from the RSPB found that the vast majority of Swifts
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By Conservation Correspondent Rare heathland bird sees population boost after habitat restoration work Dartford Warbler numbers have reached a record high on RSPB nature reserves, with conservationists recording 264 breeding pairs during 2025. The rare heathland bird, once close to extinction in the UK, has benefited from years of habitat
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By Nature Correspondent Nearly three-quarters of a million young people in Britain now regularly go birdwatching, with participation among 16–29-year-olds rising more than tenfold since 2018, according to new research published by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). The study, conducted by Fifty5Blue,
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By Conservation Correspondent Bird lovers could be in for a treat this weekend as Nightingales return in force ahead of International Dawn Chorus Dayon May 3. The iconic songbird — famed for its powerful voice — is enjoying a boost at RSPB nature reserves, with 176 singing males recorded this year, up
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By Conservation Correspondent The UK’s tallest bird, the crane, is making a remarkable comeback after a record-breaking breeding season in 2025, offering renewed optimism for wildlife recovery. New surveys show that 87 breeding pairs successfully raised 37 chicks last year—the highest figures recorded in the UK. This
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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
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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,
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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