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male stonechat perched on bramble

More chatting and less warbling in the Welsh Valleys

18 July 2008

Latest results from the BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) show that the distinctive orange-and-black Stonechat has increased by 338% in Wales since 1994.

Kittiwake on nest, Isle of May National Nature reserve

Seabird failure continues for another year

12 July 2008

Early reports of seabird breeding performance on some RSPB coastal reserves, especially in parts of Scotland and Wales, indicate continuing problems for internationally-important populations of guillemots, kittiwakes and other seabirds.

Fundraisers with owlbert

Wildlife action heroes wanted

27 June 2008

South Wales thrill-seekers will have a rare opportunity to launch themselves from Newport Transporter Bridge in the name of fundraising.

Lapwing - adult female in breeding habitat pasture

RSPB Cymru project in the running to win National Lottery Award

18 June 2008

An RSPB Cymru project has reached the semi-finals of The National Lottery Awards 2008.

Dunlin flock flying over Taff Estuary, Cardiff Bay

It’s the economics, stupid

12 June 2008

The power generated by a ten-mile barrage across the Severn Estuary could be produced more cheaply using other green technologies, leading economists say.

Young dunnock chick, RSPB Conwy Reserve

Mother (bird) knows best

10 June 2008

We’ve all seen them chirping their hearts out, looking dishevelled and sorrowful as their mums seem to abandon them on their own in the big, bad world. But the RSPB is urging people to leave baby birds alone as they make their maiden voyage and warn them that they could be doing more harm than good by intervening.

BBC filming Countryfile on Ramsey Island

Tune in to island reserves

9 June 2008

Two of the RSPB's stunning Welsh island reserves will be featured on Countryfile on Sunday 15 June (BBC One, 11am).

Peter Davies

Make Welsh farming a winner

4 June 2008

A Welsh farm is on the verge of becoming the first ever winner of the Nature of Farming Award.

Volunteers gathering reed

Aren't volunteers brilliant!

30 May 2008

Join the builders, computer specialists, teachers and students that are among 800 people who volunteer for RSPB Cymru each year.

Gannet colony

Diamond celebration for gem of an island

22 May 2008

RSPB is celebrating 60 years of owning and managing its longest-standing Welsh nature reserve.

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Woodland birds in decline

Latest results from the BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) puts woodland birds at the top of the list of declining species.

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Restoration of a large area of Kent countryside to wildlife-rich wetland could see the garden of England become a landing pad for bird species moving north from Europe as the climate warms.

Seabird failure continues for another year

Early reports of seabird breeding performance on some RSPB coastal reserves, especially in parts of Scotland and Wales, indicate continuing problems for internationally-important populations of guillemots, kittiwakes and other seabirds.

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Last published: 09/01/2008 17:11:50
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Moorland landscape with heather in August - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2003-5469-009)
Curlew feeding in grassy field - Steve Round
Red admiral on Michaelmas daisy - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)