England

Latest news

Common seal

Unique partnership plans a better future for Thames' wildlife

2 July 2009

An innovative audit of wildlife in the Thames is being launched at the House of Commons today, heralding a major advance in the relationship between conservation and commerce.

Fluffy lapwing chick

Good move to save lapwing chicks

1 July 2009

A new installation at RSPB Old Moor, near Barnsley, is putting a spark into the future of lapwing chicks on the reserve.

Boy peering into jar of water collected from a pond dipping exercise

Wild adventures for youngsters

1 July 2009

Young nature detectives and wildlife lovers (5-14 years) in Birmingham and the Black Country can discover more about the natural world with the RSPB this summer.

Visit our News section for other stories. Resources for journalists can be found in the Media Centre

Contact us

UK Headquarters,
The RSPB,
The Lodge,
Sandy,
Bedfordshire
SG19 2DL
Tel: 01767 680551

Other offices

Saltholme

Posted on Sunday, 7 Jun 2009 at 3.50 pm

Hi all from Emily

 It's been a fantastic weekend at Saltholme, with everyone really enjoying our Spring Watch events. But what of the elusive otter? Here's Mary wi...

More...

London

Posted on Monday, 29 Jun 2009 at 11.55 am

The elderflowers have almost all gone and blackberries are turning from More...

Project updates

The Great Crane Project

An exciting boost for the conservation of common cranes in Britain was announced at the 2006 British Birdwatching Fair, in the shape of The Great Crane Project.

Volunteer & Farmer Alliance in the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber

The Volunteer & Farmer Alliance Plus Project ended in 2007. Find out how it went, and what we're doing to help farmland birds in the region now.

Birds of prey - help these magnificent birds

Near you

Featured document

The Uplands - Time to change?

756Kb, PDF

Uplands form 40% of the UK's land area. This short document aims to trigger a debate on the future of upland land use. What are the uplands for?

Document library

Recently published documents from England.

Forestry Commission England's open ground habitats policy consultation - response by RSPB

301Kb, PDF

Important open ground habitats in England, such as lowland heathland, blanket and raised bogs and coastal dune systems were inappropriately planted with non-native trees in the second half of the 20th Century. Government must develop an effective policy to restore these key wildlife habitats to benefit priority bird species, such as woodlark, nightjars and dunlin.

MAP - Yellow wagtail in England

1Mb, PDF

Visit our Document Library for more.

Job vacancies

Field Fundraiser - NON RSPB ROLE, Throughout London and South East England/Home Based
Closes: 31 Dec 2009

Manchester People Engagement Officer, Greater Manchester
Closes: 24 Jul 2009

Technical Assistant, Bedfordshire
Closes: 23 Jul 2009

Regional Fundraising Officer, Norfolk
Closes: 22 Jul 2009

Estate Worker, Oxfordshire
Closes: 17 Jul 2009

Community Programme Manager, Essex
Closes: 10 Jul 2009

Director International Operations, Bedfordshire
Closes: 10 Jul 2009

Education Officer, South Essex Reserves, Essex
Closes: 10 Jul 2009

Visitor and Publicity Officer, South Essex Reserves, Essex
Closes: 10 Jul 2009

Project Fundraising Officer, Devon
Closes: 10 Jul 2009

Education Manager, South Essex Reserves, Essex
Closes: 10 Jul 2009

Parliamentary Officer/Senior Parliamentary Officer, Bedfordshire/London
Closes: 6 Jul 2009

Visit our Job vacancies section for more.