RSPB News - Englandhttp://www.rspb.org.uk/news/The latest news from the RSPBen-gb(C) 2010 RSPBweb.enquiries@rspb.org.ukweb.enquiries@rspb.org.ukTue, 09 Feb 2010 15:28:19GMTTue, 09 Feb 2010 15:28:19GMThttp://www.rspb.org.uk/help/rss.aspThe Royal Society for the Protection of Birdshttp://www.rspb.org.uk/Images/logo_small_tcm9-154661.gifhttp://www.rspb.org.ukBarrage would be a disaster for the Severnhttp://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-241222Increased flooding is just one of the disastrous effects a barrage across the Severn Estuary could cause. Climate changeTue, 09 Feb 2010 15:15:00 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:news=9-241222Local youngsters boxing clever to make 300 new homes for Warwickshire birdshttp://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-241108The RSPB invites youngsters to join in the half term fun at Ragley Hall to make nest boxes for the county's garden birds. About the RSPBFri, 05 Feb 2010 09:33:00 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:news=9-241108World Wetlands Day brings new hope for the lapwinghttp://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-240755Wetlands, 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. About the RSPBTue, 02 Feb 2010 17:47:00 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:news=9-240755Come and meet Kendal's dippershttp://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-240635If you are in Kendal over the weekend of 6-7 February, why not come and have 'A Date with Nature' with the RSPB?Aren't Birds Brilliant!Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:23:00 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:news=9-240635Has the harsh winter affected birds near you?http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-240500The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch - the world's largest wildlife survey - takes place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 January 2010, and the charity is appealing for your help.Big Garden BirdwatchFri, 29 Jan 2010 15:39:00 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:news=9-240500Killed bird was visitors' favouritehttp://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-240432Visitors to the Top Lodge centre in Fineshade Woods have been horrified to learn that one of the star attractions, a red kite nicknamed Special K, was recently killed.Aren't Birds Brilliant!Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:29:00 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:news=9-240432Help us to protect Europe's seabirdshttp://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-239533Each year 200,000 seabirds die at the hands of Europe's fisheries. In a video with Huw Irranca-Davies, the UK Fisheries Minister, the RSPB's head of marine policy encourages the UK government to take immediate action. See and hear the minister's response.Marine and waterFri, 22 Jan 2010 09:30:00 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:news=9-239533Urban oasis becomes holme for wildlife and people in first yearhttp://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-239496Saltholme wildlife and discovery park, one of the RSPB's first urban nature reserves, is celebrating its first birthday.ReservesThu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:news=9-239496Natural Investment to benefit people and wildlife in Sandwell Valleyhttp://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-239340 Visitors to the RSPB's Sandwell Valley nature reserve and the local community are set to benefit from around £120,000 worth of major improvements over the next three months.About the RSPBMon, 18 Jan 2010 12:51:00 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:news=9-239340Endangered insects to be reintroduced on RSPB reserveshttp://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-239107This year sees the start of a series of projects at RSPB reserves to release four insect species which are either extinct or on the brink of extinction in the UK. Species conservationFri, 15 Jan 2010 00:01:00 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:news=9-239107Local MP pledges support for nature. Tom Watson supports major RSPB campaignhttp://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-239342When Tom Watson, MP for West Bromwich East, came to RSPB Sandwell Valley for a stroll and to renew his membership just before Christmas, he became the first visitor to sign The RSPB's Letter to the Future, a major new campaign to protect our natural world. About the RSPBWed, 13 Jan 2010 13:15:00 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:news=9-239342Blueprint for saving England's farmland birds unveiledhttp://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-238855A blueprint for saving farmland birds in England has been launched today. FarmingMon, 11 Jan 2010 17:03:00 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:news=9-238855Somerset's bitterns get help to brave the biting weather! http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-238725As the unprecedented spell of incredibly cold weather continues it's not only our garden birds that are desperate for our help.ReservesMon, 11 Jan 2010 12:10:00 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:news=9-238725Bitterns get help to brave the biting weather!http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-238701It's not only garden birds that are desperate for our help. Staff at Leighton Moss are worried about how their rarer birds are finding food and have resorted to emergency measures. ConservationMon, 11 Jan 2010 10:12:00 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:news=9-238701RSPB Chief Executive knighted for services to conservationhttp://www.rspb.org.uk/news/details.asp?id=tcm:9-237975A dedication to conservation and the environment was rewarded in the New Year Honours as Graham Wynne, the RSPB's chief executive received a knighthood.PeopleMon, 04 Jan 2010 09:50:00 GMTtag:rspb.org.uk,2007-03:news=9-237975