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Poisoned red kite in Northern Ireland

Co Down kite death an exmaple of why we need action

20 November 2009

Only days after the RSPB NI called for information on the recent poisoning of a wild red kite in County Down, a new EU action plan has been adopted to try to address huge declines in Europe’s red kite population.

Sumatran rainforest monkey

Museum world tour takes off

17 November 2009

A new initiative by the RSPB at the newly opened Ulster Museum will take people on a whirlwind tour of conservation across the world. We may not have Ben Stiller, but RSPB’s Jamie Johnston is the next best thing. He will talk crowds through the various environmental challenges that wildlife faces today by using the exhibits in the museum.

Kite E from 2009's Northern Ireland release

Could you become a red kite champion?

16 November 2009

Today the RSPB is inviting schools and community groups from across NI to become a Red Kite Champion by adopting their very own red kite.

Portmore Lough - people and sign

Minister's flying visit

13 November 2009

First impressions count, and Portmore Lough, the RSPB’s reserve, was in fine form for its first ever visit by a Northern Ireland Environment Minister two weeks ago.

Amy Burns

A burning desire to work with nature

12 November 2009

In 2007, when Amy Burns took a gap year from her zoology course in Liverpool, she volunteered with the RSPB on their reserves in Co Fermanagh.

Poisoned red kite in Northern Ireland

Red kite found poisoned in Co Down

9 November 2009

Wildlife charity the RSPB has said it is shocked and saddened by the discovery of an illegally poisoned red kite. The kite was found dead on 8 October 2009 in Co Down.

Lapwing bathing

The lapwings of Lisnaskea

6 November 2009

Imagine having a whole area of international conservation importance on your doorstep? Would you be in the Amazon, Sumatra or the Grand Canyon? What about Lisnaskea in Co Fermanagh?

Children at the RSPB Enviromental Education Centre at Ebbw Vale

Invest in nature now or it will be too late

6 November 2009

The RSPB has warned today that massive cuts in public spending on the natural environment could spell disaster for wildlife in Northern Ireland.

Child making bird seed cake

Children of Faughvale prepare feast for feathered friends

6 November 2009

What’s a blackbird’s favourite nibble? Which bird is nuts about peanuts? When would you use a birdtable or birdfeeder? That’s the lessons students at Faughanvale school are learning during the countdown to Feed The Birds Day. And already the children are attracting birds aplenty with a feast of healthy treats in their school garden.

Belfast Harbour, view over lagoons towards container port

On to gate things

6 November 2009

Arguably the best urban bird spectacle in the UK, RSPB’s Belfast Harbour Reserve will be even better for the bird life it supports.

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