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...
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8 February 2012
With the lambing season in full swing, the RSPB is reassuring farmers that red kites do not pose any threat to lambs. These spectacular birds are once again making themselves at home in Northern Ireland after an absence of 200 years.
6 February 2012
To learn more about wildlife on their land, farmers can join the RSPB Volunteer and Farmer Alliance Project, providing free farm surveys
2 February 2012
A visit to a wetland is a journey to another world. Every bit as teeming and exotic as a jungle, alive with buzzing, flitting insects, the call and splash of birds, tall rushes, colourful meadow blooms and swaying grasses.
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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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1 February 2012
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Response to the Draft Onshore Renewable Electricity Action Plan and accompanying Environmental Report
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Date: 31 January 2012
Northern Ireland Environment Committee draft plan for Government 2011-15 - the RSPB's response to consultation
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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
