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What we do

What is the RSPB?

The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and other wildlife, helping to create a better world for us all. More...

Avocet wading in water

What does the RSPB do?

We work for the conservation of wild birds, other wildlife and the places in which they live in a wide variety of ways. More...

RSPB Ynys-hir reserve - sheep grazing, River Dovey in background

What we are not

The RSPB works for the conservation of biodiversity, especially wild birds and their habitats. This is a huge task, and one that we take very seriously. However, birds and wildlife are even bigger topics, so we take a neutral stance in certain areas. More...

Oiled bird being cleaned

About the RSPB

The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way. More...

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Don't use your loaf!

We’ve all emptied a bag of old crusts onto our lawn but the RSPB is encouraging wildlife lovers to think of other alternatives to bread for feeding birds.

Eggs-actly what we hoped for!

A pair of rare hen harriers is incubating six eggs at a nest site in Northumberland’s North Tynedale, the RSPB and Forestry Commission announced today (7 May 2008).

National Ethical Investment Week

As a supporter of green and ethical investment, the RSPB is supporting National Ethical Investment Week 2008.

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Avocet wading in water, Havergate Island - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1606010_00303_002)
RSPB Ynys-hir reserve - sheep grazing, River Dovey in background - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1999-0117-009 )
Oiled bird being cleaned - Michael W Richards (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2961000-00013.-005.low res)
Black browed albatross, West Point Island, Falklands - Grahame Madge (The RSPB)
Family Birdwatching through living room window - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Landsacpe view across lake at first light, blue clear sky, Lake Vyrnwy - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com)