The RSPB: Northern Ireland

Latest news

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.

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.

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.

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Current issues

The RSPB on the Lagan

The woods, meadows, wetlands, parks and farms along the Lagan are alive with wildlife. Find out what we're doing to help! More...

Pledge your support for birds of prey

Birds of prey continue to be killed, despite the fact that it is illegal and has been for decades. MLAs from all of the main parties have signalled their support, please do the same and add your voice to our campaign to stop the killing. More...

Signing the bird of prey pledge in Northern Ireland

Take action for wildlife in Northern Ireland

You have the power to influence local decisions to protect wildlife that is important to you. Use our leaflets to take action to protect the wildlife you love in your local area. More...

Altachulle Bay and Skerriagh, Rathlin Island

Northern Ireland Red Kites

Red kites are returning to Northern Ireland in an exciting new project which will give the public a chance to get closer to these magnificent birds of prey. More...

Contacts

Northern Ireland Headquarters, The RSPB, Belvoir Park Forest, Belfast, BT8 4QT
Tel: 028 9049 1547
E-mail: rspb.nireland@rspb.org.uk

Other offices

Project updates

Lapwing Recovery Project, Northern Ireland

2 April 2009

The project involves 37 farms throughout Northern Ireland, all of which have lapwings breeding on grassland.

Lough Neagh Wetlands tree sparrow project

26 March 2009

The wetland fringes of Lough Neagh are an important habitat for tree sparrows in Northern Ireland. We are investigating the best ways of expanding the tree sparrow population into the wider countryside around the lough. The results will help us guide conservation efforts for the species in the future.

Yellowhammer Recovery Project

16 February 2009

The Yellowhammer Recovery Project has two main aims - to demonstrate if the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's (DARD) Countryside Management Scheme (CMS) arable options support more farmland birds, especially priority species, than land not in arable options.

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Document library

Recently published documents from Northern Ireland.

The law of the wild: The European Birds Directive

2.14Mb, PDF

In celebration of 30 years of the European Birds Directive, this booklet sets out a compelling portfolio of proof that, in the UK, the Birds Directive has shaped decisions that profoundly affect the natural world.

RSPB response to planning reform in Northern Ireland

86Kb, PDF

Overall, we believe that many of the consultation proposals will help to improve certainty, reduce delays and benefit the delivery of sustainable development. However, we have strong reservations about key issues on which we seek improvements.

Addendum to RSPB response to the planning reforms in Northern Ireland

91Kb, PDF

Addendum making additional points to the consultation response.

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Job vacancies

There are currently no job vacancies in Northern Ireland.

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