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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

Help the Northern Ireland Executive step up for the environment

Now is your time to have your say on what Northern Ireland’s priorities should be in the time ahead. Please step up for nature and call for the environment to be at the heart of the Programme for Government for 2011-2015. More...

Help the Northern Ireland Executive step up for the environment

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Allot to do about birdwatching

27 January 2012

The Belfast Hills are a haven for wildlife. From ravens to curlews, the area is packed with some of the most iconic birds on this island; which is why the RSPB is holding its main Big Garden Bird Watch event there this year, today (27.01.2012).

Raven in flight

Grasping the nettle

24 January 2012

On a bright beautiful Friday the 13th in January, the RSPB organised a party of volunteers to gather up nettle roots, with the aim of restoring habitat for corncrakes on Rathlin Island. The RSPB will be organising work parties until mid March and are looking for volunteers and businesses interested in coming along for the day to help out. The next one will be this coming Friday, 27th January.

Pair of corncrakes among horsetails, Tiree, Scotland

RSPB and farmers battling with the elements!

22 December 2011

Ever wondered what Fermanagh is famous for? Well, many people would name water, whether via fishing, boating, the magical landscapes of the Loughs, or simply the stuff that falls from the sky. Equally, the beautiful wetlands created by this water once played host to internationally renowned populations of wading birds such as curlew and redshank.

Lower Loch Erne, Co Fermanagh, views from Boa Island showing Lusty Beg, Lusty More and Cruinish Islands

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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.

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Latest documents

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

Sliabh Beagh Conservation Management Plan

Sliabh Beagh Conservation Management Plan

2.31Mb, PDF

The primary aim of this document is to support the sustainable environmental management and promotion of the Sliabh Beagh Uplands, and maintain and enhance the biodiversity and nature conservation value of the area for the benefit of present and future generations.

Date: 25 October 2011