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Lapwing chick Flock of golen plover Spotted flycatcher close up
Our work

Conservation

Our valuable conservation work includes ensuring work on our nature reserves is supported in the wider countryside, offering advice and helping individual species. More...

Farming

We work closely with the farming industry and provide land management advice. Our scientists research ways to help farmland birds. More...

Policy making

We base our policies and actions on the best scientific knowledge available to ensure our actions will benefit birds and other wildlife. More...

Reserves

RSPB nature reserves are great places to see birds and other wildlife in some of the most beautiful parts of the country. More...

Science

The knowledge gained from our research into birds and other wildlife allows us to set conservation priorities and help species with an unfavourable status. More...

Project updates

Operation Tree Sparrow – bed and breakfast for birds

In 2004 the RSPB launched Operation Tree Sparrow in the north west of England. This popular and colourful farmland bird declined in the UK by 93% between 1970 and 2006.

East Scotland Sea Eagles

On 22 June, 15 eagle chicks were flown in from Norway to RAF Kinloss, Moray, to start a new phase of reintroduction of (white-tailed) sea eagles to Scotland.

Pastures for Plovers

'Pastures for Plovers' is a three-year initiative operating in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which covers parts of County Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria.

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Job vacancies

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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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Latest news

UK wins deal on set-aside

The UK has defied the rest of Europe and won the right to help its farmland wildlife.

Insect shortage leaves sparrows starving

One of Britain’s best-known birds may be declining because its chicks have too little to eat.

Brussels threat to British birds

Europe’s farm ministers could tonight put British wildlife in even greater jeopardy.

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Last published: 21/09/2007 11:55:24
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Fluffy lapwing chick - Steve Round
Flock of golen plover - Richard Bedford
Spotted flycatcher close up - Nigel Blake