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Could South East Farmers be cream of the crop?

9 February 2012

The search for wildlife friendly farmers across the South East is on as the RSPB launches its annual Nature of Farming Award.

Freeze! Please don't disturb wetland birds

9 February 2012

The RSPB is calling on birdwatchers, walkers, anglers and water sports enthusiasts in England and Wales to minimise disturbance to groups of ducks, geese, swans and wading birds until the freezing conditions ease

Male wigeon grazing

Funding for wildlife friendly farming takes another hit

8 February 2012

RSPB Scotland warns cuts to agriculture could cost Scotland dearly

Singing corncrake

RSPB asks for safeguarding of funding to deliver sustainable farming

8 February 2012

The RSPB believes that Northern Ireland’s farmers are well placed to lead the way in delivering the European Commission’s priorities of ‘Sustainable management of natural resources and climate action’.

Michael Calvert

Lamb is not on the menu

8 February 2012

With the lambing season in full swing, the RSPB is reassuring farmers that red kites do not pose any threat to lambs. These spectacular birds are once again making themselves at home in Northern Ireland after an absence of 200 years.

Red kite over mountains

Kids to watch the birdie

7 February 2012

Local youngsters are being encouraged to find out about wild birds during the half-term holidays.

Male chaffinch

Snap to it!

7 February 2012

RSPB WildPix challenge now open as part of the British Wildlife Photography Awards

Girl taking photo

Snap to it!

7 February 2012

RSPB WildPix challenge now open as part of the British Wildlife Photography Awards

Girl taking photo

Would you like to know more about the birds on your farm?

6 February 2012

To learn more about wildlife on their land, farmers can join the RSPB Volunteer and Farmer Alliance Project, providing free farm surveys

Volunteer & Farmer Alliance: Brian Matthews (farmer) & David McReedy (volunteer)

First assessment of endangered UK penguins since oil spill

6 February 2012

Early indications show speedy response from islanders gave birds the best chance, but too early to tell long-term effects on the population.

RSPB takes over management of Pagham Harbour

3 February 2012

On Thursday 2 February, the RSPB took over the management of a core area of Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve from West Sussex County Council, in a move that helps secure a sustainable future for the site.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Ready, Steady, Feed!: RSPB Cymru issues cold weather warning

3 February 2012

After weeks of calls reporting wildlife enjoying ‘balmy’ weather, RSPB Cymru is now braced for more traditional winter enquiries and is urging the public to provide food, water and shelter for garden birds.

Male blackbird eating berries

The search begins to find 2012’s most wildlife friendly farmer in Wales

3 February 2012

The RSPB has launched its annual search to find the farmer that does the most for nature.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Police swoop to investigate alleged peregrine persecution

2 February 2012

A multiagency operation investigating alleged crimes against peregrine falcons has been launched across four police areas in England and Wales.

Adult peregrine in flight

Wet is wonderful!

2 February 2012

A visit to a wetland is a journey to another world. Every bit as teeming and exotic as a jungle, alive with buzzing, flitting insects, the call and splash of birds, tall rushes, colourful meadow blooms and swaying grasses.

RSPB Lower Lough Erne nature reserve, County Fermanagh

Ready, Steady, Feed!

2 February 2012

RSPB issues cold weather warning

Blue tit on frosty buckthorn

Ready, Steady, Feed!

2 February 2012

After weeks of calls reporting wildlife enjoying ‘balmy’ weather, the RSPB is now braced for more traditional winter enquiries and is urging the public to provide food, water and shelter for garden birds.

Blue tit on frosty buckthorn

Appalled ocean rower backs ‘supersewer’

1 February 2012

The RSPB's backing plans for a supersewer tunnel beneath the Thames to safeguard wildlife from toxic sewage overspills.

Tower Bridge and City Hall

Cash boost for top Devon wildlife site

31 January 2012

Thanks to money from Viridor Credits Environmental Company, through Pennon Environmental Fund, the RSPB has been able give a facelift to visitor facilities at its popular Bowling Green Marsh Nature Reserve in Topsham, Devon.

Exminster Marshes

Government’s reform of environmental management must restore nature, says RSPB Cymru

31 January 2012

SPB Cymru is issuing a challenge to the Welsh Government to ensure that its new approach to environmental management as set out in its Green Paper - Sustaining a Living Wales will improve the delivery of nature conservation to halt and reverse the declines in Wales’ wildlife.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
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