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Today sees the publication of The state of the UK’s birds 2011 . As ever, this aims to serve as a one-stop shop for the latest news on our bird populations. This year’s report has a particular focus on our waterbirds and the sites they use, noting that this year is the 40th anniversary...

I am pleased to introduce you to Carol Knott, from Deal in Kent. We love Carol. She is one of our much appreciated super duper Campaign Champions - volunteers who are really stepping up for nature by encouraging those around them to support our vital campaigns to help save nature. Carol has been...

Fabiano Peppes (rspb-images.com) It is well established that seabirds die each year by being caught up in fishing lines, at rates that are pushing some species of albatross, petrels and shearwaters to the very edge of extinction. Orea Anderson, our Global Seabird Programme Policy Officer, will today...

Here is Ken Croft's latest write-up: "The month started with two Green Sandpipers, one of which remained until the 4th, three Spotted Flycatchers were present on the 1st and a juvenile Bullfinch fed with the Linnet flock. The next day new migrants were a Lesser Whitethroat and a Grasshopper...

young kittiwake on nest at the cliffs at Hunstanton, Norfolk

This is summary of July's birds on the reserve from our resident expert Ken Croft... "The thriving sea-bird colony gave visitors a spectacular display this month with Puffin, Guillemot, Razorbill, Fulmar, Kittiwake, Herring Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull and Great Black-backed Gull all frantically...

The last in a short series of diaries about birds on the reserve from Ken Croft. Hopefully, in the future we'll round of the previous month with one of his summaries..! "In a month with no real highlights here are the highlights. A Little Grebe dropped in on 30th, Grey Herons were regular...

After a short break in the East Midlands, I was welcomed back to the island with a boat trip around our dramatic coast. It was a truly wonderful way to view the reserve. Setting off from Trearddur Bay on a rigid-hulled inflatable, our tour rook in the sights of the eastlerly part of the reserve (the...

Bore da! The stunning weather we've had recently may not have escaped your notice and here at South Stack we've been celebrating with our Puffin Fun weekend! The Puffins have been out in force, basking in the sunshine on the rocks. We ran guided walks yesterday where we saw numerous Stonechat...

There are two new arrivals at Mull of Galloway - yesterday our new residential volunteer Eleanor spotted a kittiwake sitting on an egg with a visible crack running through it - we waited all day in hope - and today that egg has become a new life! There were big celebrations in the centre, as we were...

Bempton, 3 May 2011

flight shot Fowlsheugh

Thanks for your comments blackbird. From the article linked in the above post the council spokesperson states that the mess and smell is not compatible with the aspiration to create an outstanding urban waterfront. We think that for the short time that the kittiwakes are on the nests and the localised...

You may have seen this news story already but it's here if not. A new council initiative in Newcastle is hinting that the kittiwake colony on the Tyne bridge could be moved on. Here at the RSPB, we are not happy about this idea as we think that the only inland Kittiwake colony is a unique and...

This immature kittiwake had a fascination with a ship's wind vane. Did it think it was a fish?

Just noticed nobody had responded so i thought i'd offer a couple of ideas. Could it possibly have been a juvenile kittiwake ? Although they are only slightly bigger than black-headed gulls, the juveniles have a pure white middle section to their wings bordered by black and seperated by a plain grey...

Hi All, a few months back there was numerous threads about where the best places to see Puffins and other Sea Bird colonies are in the UK! I remember discussing with certain members about my experiences at the Farne Islands over the years. I recall stating that I must return as it had been several...

Thank You Blackbird They are Kittiwakes

New Life

Kittiwake at Bempton Cliffs taken May 31st 2010

Kittiwake taking a moments rest on the cliffs31st May 2010

kittiwake, Farne Islands, July 2009