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RSPB Film showcases the work of our multi award winning Film Unit - an in-house production team formed in 1953. A selection of their most celebrated films are available here for the very first time.

Abernethy nature reserve

Richard Thaxton and Clare Wordley delight in the magnificent ospreys that have been returning to Loch Garten since 1959. More...

Abernethy nature reserve

Albatross - the end of the line?

This film charts the tragic effects that longline fishing is having on these majestic ocean wanderers. More...

Albatross - the end of the line?

Trailer for Born to fly

Watch the trailer for the RSPB Film unit's latest spectacular film charting the epic journey of the European crane. More...

Trailer for Born to fly

The great Caledonian forest

The 200 year vision to extend the ancient Caledonian forest at Abernethy nature reserve. More...

The great Caledonian forest

Chris Packham visits Titchwell Marsh

Wildlife presenter and RSPB Vice President Chris Packham visits Titchwell Marsh to open the new Parrinder hide and is amazed by its modern, bold design. More...

Chris Packham visits Titchwell Marsh

Coastal change at RSPB Titchwell Marsh

Robert Coleman, Senior Site Manager at RSPB Titchwell Marsh talks about the changes underway at the site and how this work is helping combat the threats from climate change and coastal erosion. More...

Coastal change at RSPB Titchwell Marsh

Crane Country

The Great Crane Project team has ambitious plans to re-introduce European cranes to the south west of England, helping to restore a healthy population throughout the UK. More...

Crane Country

Education and nature

For 60,000 school children, the RSPB’s field-teaching programme is likely to be their first close encounter with nature. More...

Education and nature

Forsinard Flows: the undiscovered country

This film captures the beauty and magic of one of Europe's last unspoilt wild places: the peatlands of Caithness and Sutherland. More...

Forsinard Flows: the undiscovered country

Freiston Shore: Back to Nature

At Freiston Shore, in Lincolnshire, the sea has been allowed to breach the sea wall to re-create the original saltmarsh landscape. More...

Freiston Shore: Back to Nature

The great sparrow mystery

Julian Pettifer explores some of the causes as to why house sparrow numbers are declining in our cities and offers some suggestions as to how their survival chances can be improved. More...

The great sparrow mystery

Hen harrier: An appeal for help

Due mainly to illegal killing, the hen harrier is Britain's most endangered bird of prey, with only 10 pairs breeding successfully in England in 2008. More...

Hen harrier: An appeal for help

Henderson Island Restoration Project

The story of how a ground-breaking conservation project attempted to clear Henderson Island of introduced rats that have devastated populations of breeding birds. More...

Henderson Island Restoration Project

Invaders of the UK Overseas Territories

This film looks at ways that visitors and tourists can play their part in protecting these important habitats. More...

Invaders of the UK Overseas Territories

Kate Humble, RSPB President

TV presenter and RSPB President, Kate Humble, talks about areas of the RSPB's work that mean the most to her. More...

Kate Humble, RSPB President

Ospreys at Loch Garten

Ross Watson, the RSPB's operations team leader at Abernethy, chats about his varied work at the reserve and gives his personal thoughts about living in such a dramatic environment. More...

Ospreys at Loch Garten

The red kite runner

This film follows the first ever attempt to re-introduce a species into Northern Ireland. More...

The red kite runner

Saving Asia's Vultures from Extinction

Three species of vulture are on the brink of extinction in Asia. Find out how SAVE - an international consortium of organisations - are working together to save Asia's vultures from extinction. More...

Saving Asia's Vultures from Extinction

Save the Sumatran rainforest

Harapan Rainforest is a forest under threat, and if we don't act now, this rainforest and its amazing wildlife will be gone in five years. More...

Save the Sumatran rainforest

Save the Sumatran rainforest: working with local communities

The RSPB, Burung Indonesia and BirdLife International are working together to protect and restore a precious area of rainforest in Sumatra. More...

Save the Sumatran rainforest: working with local communities

Save the Sumatran rainforest: Thank you

A short inspirational film following the early stages of a major restoration project in Sumatra’s Harapan rainforest. More...

Save the Sumatran rainforest: Thank you

Sea eagles: Sea eagles & me

An exclusive, behind-the-scenes insight into the reintroduction of white-tailed eagles in Scotland. More...

Sea eagles: Sea eagles & me

Sea eagles: Taking flight

Watch the story of East and West Scotland’s white-tailed eagle reintroduction project unfold. More...

Sea eagles: Taking flight

Sea eagles: White-tailed eagles of Skye

A 25th anniversary celebration of the re-introduction of white-tailed eagles to Scotland. More...

Sea eagles: White-tailed eagles of Skye

Stepping up for nature

Produced to support the Stepping Up For Nature Campaign, this short, lyrical film emphasises the beauty and importance of our biodiverse habitats More...

Stepping up for nature

Springtime

A two minute celebration of springtime in the UK. A reminder of the wildlife we are saving by stepping up for nature. More...

Springtime

The lost call

A ground-breaking conservation project began in 2000 to re-establish a wild breeding population of corncrakes back into the English countryside. More...

The lost call