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The beautiful landscapes and habitats of Northern Ireland are home to some fantastic wildlife. You can soak up views of waterbirds, barn owls, red squirrels and maybe a pine marten at some of our nature reserves. We can guarantee you a scenic walk at all of them. If you look up, you might see a red kite soaring overhead – we're bringing these majestic birds of prey back to our skies as part of our work in Northern Ireland.

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20 years of being outstanding in their field

3 May 2012

This year the RSPB celebrates 20 years of field teaching in Northern Ireland. During that time, learning in ‘outdoor classrooms’ has become more and more critical for children who increasingly spend more of their free time indoors in front of the TV or computer.

Belfast Lough RSPB Reserve. Vistors in centre with volunteers; boy using scope

White-tailed sea eagles nest for the first time in 100 years

30 April 2012

A pair of White-tailed Eagles has been confirmed nesting near Mountshannon in County Clare - the first documented nesting attempt for the species in Ireland in over 100 years.

White-tailed eagle

Ready and waiting - sustainable plastic islands for terns

23 April 2012

The colony of terns at RSPB’s Belfast’s Window on Wildlife is one of the most accessible in the UK and Ireland. These islands are excellently placed for great views and more importantly, perfect nesting sites for these birds who are literally the star terns in the summer months.

RSPB Belfast Lough reserve

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Northern Ireland Headquarters

Belvoir Park Forest
Belfast
BT8 7QT
Tel: 028 9049 1547

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Senior Conservation OfficerBelfast25 May

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Northern Ireland Red Kites

In 2008 RSPB Northern Ireland began the country's first-ever species reintroduction. The three year project has brought back about 80 red kites - a bird of global conservation concern - to Northern Ireland, having been extinct here for over 200 years. More...

Northern Ireland Red Kites

Recent documents

Northern Ireland Reserve Notes - February 2012

Northern Ireland Reserve Notes - February 2012

344Kb, PDF

The latest snippets from Northern Ireland's reserves.

Date: 22 February 2012

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Northern Ireland Environment Committee draft plan for Government 2011-15 - the RSPB's response to consultation

Northern Ireland Environment Committee draft plan for Government 2011-15 - the RSPB's response to consultation

273Kb, PDF

We are pleased to be able to comment on this consultation document. However, the RSPB is disappointed that the Draft PfG is another missed opportunity by the Executive, to grasp the importance and potential of our natural environment.

Date: 20 December 2011