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Beach, RSPB Onziebust reserve, Egilsay, Orkney Family having fun on a walk Puffins on Isle of May nature reserve
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Protecting wild birds

Labrador Bay appeal

We have an exciting opportunity to buy a spectacular piece of the South Devon coast and secure the future for one of our most threatened birds - the cirl bunting. More...

Male cirl bunting sitting in hedge

Give a gift to Hope Farm

Over the past 30 years our farmland birds have suffered appalling losses, partly due to changing agricultural practices. Your gift today will help us continue to show how farming can benefit birds and other wildlife without farmers losing income. More...

Skylark in song-flight

Save the albatross

Albatrosses are wonders when it comes to foraging for food. The wandering albatross flies up to 10,000 km to find food for its chick. They need our help to protect them on their long journeys. More...

Wandering albatross, drowned

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. Some are still shot, or poisoned, and their nests are targeted by egg-collectors. Please add your voice to our campaign to stop the killing. More...

Red kite in flight

Help us halt illegal hunting

You can help us stop the illegal slaughter of millions of migratory birds in southern Europe. More...

Turtle dove shot in Malta

Action for capercaillie

Thirty years ago Scotland could boast around 20,000 capercaillie. Now their population is down to about 900. Soon there could be none left in the UK. We risk losing a truly remarkable bird. Your gift could help ensure that Scotland's most theatrical and charismatic of birds is saved from extinction in the UK. More...

Male capercaillie perched in Caledonian pine tree

Asian vultures appeal

Three of southern Asia's vultures have declined by more than 99.9% since the early 1990s. We need to raise money urgently to save these magnificent birds. Can you help? More...

Indian white-backed vulture

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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Time to act tough on climate change

The government can become the world’s climate change leader if it accepts today’s recommendation to cut emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.

England's birds receive a major funding boost

The fortunes of birds relying on farmland in England, such as turtle dove, grey partridge and corn bunting, have been given a major boost today.

It's time to get tough with illegal Maltese bird hunters

The illegal shooting of birds of prey and other protected species in the Maltese islands has peaked this autumn.

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Male cirl bunting sitting in hedge - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: D_2008_29664_0009)
Skylark in song-flight - Steve Round
Wandering albatross, drowned - Graham Robertson (Australian Antarctic Division)
Red kite in flight - Steve Round
Turtle dove shot in Malta - (BirdLife International)
Male capercaillie perched in Caledonian pine tree - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 9001998_00419_009_Low_res)
Indian white-backed vulture - Goran Ekstrom
Beach, RSPB Onziebust reserve, Egilsay, Orkney - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_1045_009 )
Family having fun on a walk - Getty Images
Puffins on Isle of May nature reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1009614)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)