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Adult breeding-plumaged oystercatcher

Barrage would be a disaster for the Severn

9 February 2010

Increased flooding is just one of the disastrous effects a barrage across the Severn Estuary could cause.

Boy pond dipping at Portmore Lough nature reserve

Local youngsters boxing clever to make 300 new homes for Warwickshire birds

5 February 2010

The RSPB invites youngsters to join in the half term fun at Ragley Hall to make nest boxes for the county’s garden birds.

Adult male lapwing in breeding habitat

World Wetlands Day brings new hope for the lapwing

2 February 2010

Wetlands, one of the most important habitats for plants and wildlife but also one of the most threatened ecosystems on earth, is celebrated in Shropshire today on World Wetlands Day through the launch of a new project.

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

A monthly update about our nature reserve just a stone's throw from Middlesbrough's heavy industry, and home to a variety of wildlife.

Posted on Wednesday, 3 Feb 2010 at 1.18 pm

Pintail

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London

London is full of life and greener than many think.

Posted on Friday, 5 Feb 2010 at 1.02 pm

Project updates

Hope Farm

Why is the RSPB interested in farming? Farmland is crucial for many of our countryside birds. Read more about our Hope Farm project.

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

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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.

Severn Tidal Power

4.29Mb, PDF

RSPB briefing on the implications of the Eastern Scheldt (Oosterschelde) for the Severn Estuary.

Mapped and written guidance in relation to birds and onshore wind energy development in England

1.95Mb, PDF

The RSPB and Natural England have jointly produced a GIS map and written guidance to aid the planning process for onshore wind energy development in England.

The law of the wild: The European Birds Directive

2.14Mb, PDF

In celebration of 30 years of the European Birds Directive, this booklet sets out a compelling portfolio of proof that, in the UK, the Birds Directive has shaped decisions that profoundly affect the natural world.

Visit our Document Library for more.

Job vacancies

Field Fundraiser - NON RSPB ROLE, Throughout London and South East England/Home Based
Closes: 31 Dec 2010

Area Manager: London Reserves, London or Essex
Closes: 6 Apr 2010

Regional Fundraising Development Manager, Oxfordshire
Closes: 8 Mar 2010

Project Fundraising Manager, Banbury or Birmingham
Closes: 8 Mar 2010

Manchester Peregrines Information Assistant (3 posts), Greater Manchester
Closes: 8 Mar 2010

Dove Stone Peregrines Information Assistant, Derbyshire
Closes: 8 Mar 2010

Dove Stone Information Assistants P/T, Derbyshire
Closes: 8 Mar 2010

A Date with Nature Project Officer, West Midlands
Closes: 8 Mar 2010

Project Officer - Date with Nature, Wollaton Hall, Nottinghamshire
Closes: 7 Mar 2010

Twite Project Officer, West Yorkshire
Closes: 5 Mar 2010

NT/RSPB Eastern Moors Site Manager, Derbyshire
Closes: 1 Mar 2010

Regional Public Affairs Manager, Oxfordshire
Closes: 1 Mar 2010

Senior Conservation Scientist - Carbon and Biodiversity, Bedfordshire
Closes: 1 Mar 2010

Pensions Manager - P/T, Bedfordshire or home based
Closes: 1 Mar 2010

Contract Assistant Warden, Cambridgeshire
Closes: 26 Feb 2010

Retail Assistant P/T, Devon
Closes: 24 Feb 2010

Senior Community Fundraiser, Brighton
Closes: 23 Feb 2010

Chief Executive, Bedfordshire/London
Closes: 22 Feb 2010

Membership Development Officer, Lincolnshire
Closes: 19 Feb 2010

Warden, South Suffolk Reserves, Suffolk
Closes: 19 Feb 2010

Temporary Black Grouse Surveyor (NON RSPB ROLE), Scottish Borders
Closes: 19 Feb 2010

Project Co-ordinator P/T, Bedfordshire
Closes: 19 Feb 2010

Seasonal Education Officer, Essex
Closes: 19 Feb 2010

Visitor and Publicity Officer, South Essex Reserves, Essex
Closes: 19 Feb 2010

Off Site Warden - Maternity Cover, Cambridgeshire
Closes: 19 Feb 2010

Administrator P/T, Essex
Closes: 19 Feb 2010

Project Administrator (P/T), Nottinghamshire
Closes: 19 Feb 2010

Events Officer , Kent
Closes: 19 Feb 2010

Assistant Warden, Nottinghamshire
Closes: 19 Feb 2010

Merlin Support Analyst, Bedfordshire
Closes: 17 Feb 2010

Retail Assistant - 2 Posts, East Riding of Yorkshire
Closes: 15 Feb 2010

London House Sparrow Research Assistant, London
Closes: 15 Feb 2010

Financial Accountant, Bedfordshire
Closes: 15 Feb 2010

Information Assistant (2 posts), East Riding of Yorkshire
Closes: 15 Feb 2010

Financial Support Accountant, Bedfordshire
Closes: 15 Feb 2010

Visitor Centre Assistant (Catering) P/T, Suffolk
Closes: 15 Feb 2010

Conservation Officer, Nottinghamshire
Closes: 15 Feb 2010

Conservation Scientist - Turtle Dove Conservation Measures, Bedfordshire
Closes: 14 Feb 2010

Administrator, Bedfordshire
Closes: 12 Feb 2010

Membership Development Officer, East Riding of Yorkshire
Closes: 12 Feb 2010

Personnel Administration Manager, Bedfordshire
Closes: 12 Feb 2010

Personnel Manager, Bedfordshire
Closes: 12 Feb 2010

Manchester People Engagement Officer, Greater Manchester
Closes: 10 Feb 2010

Visit our Job vacancies section for more.