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Aberdeen Red Kites Red kites are returning to Aberdeen - your chance to get closer to these magnificent birds of prey. 58
Bird flu updates This blog will be updated with the latest news on the H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) situation. 28
Birds magazine uncovered Find out what's happening behind the scenes of Birds - exclusive photos, meet the team, how the magazine is made and content 'extras'. 20
Bugs, Birds and Beasts in the East All of our up to date fun and frolics in the East from office antics to great conservation stories and those magical connections with nature. 285
Climate change News and views from the RSPB on climate change and what you can do about it. 107
East Scotland Sea Eagles Find out how we're bringing back white-tailed eagles to east Scotland 71
Exposé on the South East The south east corner of England is a haven for wildlife, with a variety of habitats and some spectacular landscapes. 23
Farming Find out how we're working with farmers and where to meet us at events. Join in the discussion on farming issues and share tips for wildlife-friendly farming. 106
Hope Farm diary This diary is updated every three months to build into a fascinating journal of the work and wildlife on Hope Farm. 57
In the news A week of the RSPB and wildlife in the news, delivered every Friday 217
Investigations Read about our Investigations team, working hard to keep our birds and wildlife safe 35
Mapping and GIS 1
Mark Avery's blog I'm the RSPB's Conservation Director. My aim with this blog will be to comment on matters of conservation importance and give you a few insights into the RSPB's conservation work - there's plenty to write about! 770
Martin Harper's blog I’ve been the RSPB’s Conservation Director since May 2011. As I settle into the job, I’ll be blogging on all the big conservation topics and providing an inside view of our conservation projects. I hope you enjoy reading it and feel inspired to join in t 251
Northern bald ibis The Northern bald ibis is the rarest bird in the Middle East. We're tracking five of them via satellite transmitters as they leave Syria for the winter. Where will they go? Will they survive? 29
On the Lagan Find out what we're up to in the Lagan Valley Regional Park... 89
Saving Species The need for species conservation has never been greater. Despite notable successes in improving the fortunes of a number of bird species, more are being forced onto the list of those that need attention, both globally and in the UK. If we want to have a 97
Scottish Nature Notes Keep up to date with the latest wildlife and nature news in Scotland. Regular blogs from our teams across the country. Writing about our work, research projects and what inspires them about nature. 20
Shopping Welcome to the RSPB shopping blog, for all things shopping related. Online, in-store or mail order - if it's new, exciting, on special offer or just cool - we'll let you know right here. 72
Skydancer - England's hen harriers Follow the efforts of RSPB staff during the breeding season, as they attempt to monitor and protect one of England's rarest breeding birds of prey - the hen harrier. 105
Latest posts
  • Farming

    Save our buzzards

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    Defra’s decision to trial the destruction of buzzards nests and removal of wild buzzards from shooting estates leaves me lost for words...almost! The welcome return of the buzzard to much of the British countryside in these enlightened times following...
  • Birds magazine uncovered

    Abandoned for Springwatch

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    Springwatch is almost here and I'm being left home alone next week as my girlfriend swaps my stimulating company for the delights of RSPB Ynys-hir in Wales - the home of Springwatch. Part of Laura's job, as RSPB PR Project Manager, is to work...
  • Saving Species

    Spoon-billed sandpiper - farewell Gulf of Mottama! (day 9)

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    [Guy Anderson finishes telling us about the February expedition to train colleagues in Myanmar and survey spoon-billed sandpipers on their wintering grounds] Leave only footprints (Viv Booth) Up early on the next high tide just after dawn, and our...
  • Martin Harper's blog

    Why Defra is wrong about buzzards and why I am angry

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    Defra wants to spend close to £400,000 of taxpayers’ money (that’s our money) on a trial in England to reduce buzzard predation of pheasant poults by, amongst other things, shooting out buzzard nests and permanently imprisoning adults...
  • Stuart Housden's blog

    Eagle honesty: a better rap for raptors

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    There are days when you really have to wonder about the farming press. Pages have recently been devoted in Scottish farmer, to events wreaked upon the world by birds of prey. In Scotland, thanks to conservation programmes, red kites are making a comeback...
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