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Latest news

Adult black-tailed godwit

Appeal for volunteers to watch over Ribble’s rare birds

10 March 2010

An appeal has been issued to people in Lancashire to help safeguard some of the Ribble’s rarest wildlife.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Make Mother’s Day Buzz!

10 March 2010

Whether you mum loves nature, gardening or just likes to potter around outdoors, here’s a truly ‘wild’ idea for a ‘Mothers day’ gift!

Tree sparrow perching on branch

Look at that bird’s legs – and catch them on camera

8 March 2010

South Yorkshire people are being urged to keep an eye out for tree sparrows with particularly colourful legs.

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 Tuesday, 2 Mar 2010 at 3.29 pm

Hi all,

 Just a quick note to say that if you are planning a visit to Saltholme in the next few weeks please be aware that areas of the trails, particularly on the Wildflower walk, are ...

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London

London is full of life and greener than many think.

Posted on Friday, 5 Mar 2010 at 3.03 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

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.

Severn Tidal Power

1.47Mb, 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

Conservation Co-ordinator, Tyne and Wear
Closes: 23 Apr 2010

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

Casual Cafe Assistant x 3 posts, Teesside
Closes: 26 Mar 2010

Events Manager, Bedfordshire
Closes: 26 Mar 2010

Finance and Administration Assistant, Bedfordshire
Closes: 24 Mar 2010

Membership Development Assistant, Norfolk
Closes: 19 Mar 2010

Estate Team Leader, East Riding of Yorkshire
Closes: 19 Mar 2010

Birds Editor, Bedfordshire
Closes: 16 Mar 2010

Field Teacher - RSPB Scotland, Shetland
Closes: 15 Mar 2010

Assistant Policy Officer - Global Seabird Programme, Bedfordshire
Closes: 15 Mar 2010

Warden , Nottinghamshire
Closes: 12 Mar 2010

Project Fundraising Assistant, Brighton
Closes: 12 Mar 2010

Events Co-ordinator, East Sussex
Closes: 12 Mar 2010

Community Education and Outreach Officer, East Riding of Yorkshire
Closes: 12 Mar 2010

Visit our Job vacancies section for more.