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Springwatch with the RSPB

Peacock nectaring on teasel

If you've enjoyed watching the wildlife on BBC2's Springwatch and want to see it for yourself, you've come to the right place!

Check out our Aren't Birds Brilliant! events, including white-tailed eagles on the Western Isles of Scotland and the black-winged stilts that are nesting in Cheshire and find out about our 200 nature reserves that you can visit. All provide unbeatable opportunities to experience nature first hand.

If you'd like more wildlife in your garden, or would like to do more to help the birds and wildlife you already have, then you will love 'Homes for Wildlife'. Click on the link below to find out more and take part.

What can I do?

Get free advice to make you home and garden richer in wildlife and carry out wildlife surveys on your doorstep.

Register for Homes for Wildlife

See brilliant birds!

Get really close to wild birds at our Aren't birds brilliant! events across the UK... More...

Adult peregrine in flight

Stars of the screen

Here, we feature some of the birds and other wildlife featured on Springwatch and tell you more about them. Find out all about your favourites! More...

Adult male swallow in flight

Abernethy

The antics of the nesting ospreys at our Abernethy reserve in the Scottish Highlands are famous worldwide! Keep up to date with all the action with our osprey blog and watch live footage from the nest! More...

Osprey in flight carrying fish

BBC Breathing Places Schools

Create a space for plants and wildlife in your school grounds with BBC Breathing Places Schools. Register your school and receive a free 'Do one thing' pack each term full of help, advice, materials and guidance. More...

7210070_00071_002 - Primary school children working in a school garden

Cute, fluffy - and hard as nails!

Baby birds are undeniably cute. With their unkempt, fluffy feathers and insistent, squeaky begging calls, they look very appealing and vulnerable. How do they manage to survive to adulthood? More...

Mallard duckling

Loch Ruthven

This beautiful, tranquil loch is fringed by sedges and birch woods. Visit us in early spring, when our must-see bird, the rare Slavonian grebe, looks its best in gorgeous red and golden plumage, the jewel of the Highland Lochs. More...

Breeding-plumaged Slavonian grebe

See East Anglia's wildlife

Look out for the wonderful Norfolk wildlife on Springwatch. Why not visit our nearby nature reserves in Norfolk and Suffolk to see it for yourself, and much much more! More...

Male marsh harrier over reedbed

Rainham Marshes appeal

Children and young people have a great chance to help Wildlife Explorers to buy a piece of nature reserve for water voles and other wildlife to live on. Will you help us raise money to save a special place? More...

Rainham Marshes fundraiser logo
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What can I do?

You've seen them on Springwatch, now own your own RSPB singing bird soft toy from our online shop. All profits help fund our conservation work.

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About the RSPB

The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way. More...

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Visit our Contact us section for telephone numbers, office addresses and more.

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Vote for Henry!

A Wiltshire farmer is competing for the title of the nation’s favourite, in a competition aimed at recognising those doing the most for the UK’s wildlife.

Gardens not always rosy for wildlife

The RSPB is warning gardeners of the potential wildlife hazards lurking in their gardens.

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Last published: 16/06/2008 16:00:42
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Peacock nectaring on teasel - Graham Catley
Adult peregrine in flight - Steve Round
Adult male swallow in flight - Graham Catley
Osprey in flight carrying fish - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1302001_00254_002)
7210070_00071_002 - Primary school children working in a school garden - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 7210070_00071_002)
Mallard duckling - Steve Round
Breeding-plumaged Slavonian grebe - Steve Round
Male marsh harrier over reedbed - Graham Catley
Rainham Marshes fundraiser logo - Anthony Rule
D_2006_20439_0026 - Male chaffinch perched on moss covered branch - Sue Tranter (rspb-images.com, Ref: D_2006_20439_0026)
Mute swan cygnet swimming - Sue Tranter (rspb-images.com)
Young rabbit - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1012963)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)