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Protecting wild places

Rathlin Island chough appeal

The windswept rocks, cliffs and grasslands of Rathlin Island are a haven for wildlife, but the chough is missing. With your help we can bring this magical bird back to where it belongs. More...

Liam McFaul, Rathlin Island warden

Broubster Leans appeal

Help us save Broubster Leans. Your gift today can help us maintain one of the most important wetlands in the UK, and protect the varied wildlife that lives there. More...

Aerial view of Broubster Leans

Nene Washes appeal

The Nene Washes is one of the most important wetlands in the UK. This unique place, already home to many species, could become one of the most important havens for waterbirds in lowland England – if we can extend our reserve. More...

Nene Washes Cambridgeshire reserve fenland fens meadow river wetland

Help us keep Abernethy special

Abernethy is home to many spectacular birds and mammals as well as a number of rare plants and invertebrates. Your gift today can help us keep Abernethy special for this wildlife, and people for generations to come. More...

Male capercaillie displaying at lek in pine woods at the RSPB Abernethy Forest nature reserve

Help us safeguard Ramsey Island

Ramsey Island is a truly spectacular island reserve, home to important numbers of plants, breeding birds, and other animals. Your gift today can help us maintain the diversity of habitats that this wildlife depends on. More...

View of sea cliffs, Ramsey Island RSPB reserve

Help us restore heathland at The Lodge

Heathland is vital for several species of remarkable birds and other wildlife, including Dartford warblers, nightjars, small copper butterflies and natterjack toads. With your help we can create and maintain a wonderful home for this vulnerable heathland wildlife. More...

Brash on clear fell (heathland restoration area) being mulched, RSPB The Lodge

Save the Sumatran rainforest

Help us rise to one of our greatest conservation challenges and save one of the finest rainforests anywhere in the world - home to spectacular birds and the rare Sumatran tiger. More...

Sumatran tiger

Safeguard our sea life

Pressures on our fragile marine environment are increasing, yet the laws protecting it remain woefully inadequate. Your support today will help safeguard our sea life. More...

Puffin with sandeels in beak

The Flow Country appeal

The vast peatland blankets of Caithness and Sutherland are in danger of having the life sucked out of them. This is one of the last great wild areas in the UK. Help us restore it and keep it safe for birds and other wildlife. Your gift could help save them - before it's too late More...

RSPB Forsinard nature reserve

Save the Lewis peatlands

One of the most important and special areas for wildlife in Scotland and Europe is under threat from a proposed 181-turbine wind farm. The RSPB is in favour of generating more electricity from renewable sources, but not where it will cause a significant adverse impact on wildlife and habitats. More...

Dunlin walking in rough grass

Sutton Fen appeal

We are delighted to announce that thanks to you, our supporters, we have successfully purchased Sutton Fen, 365 acres of Broadland fen in Norfolk as our 200th nature reserve! More...

Sutton Fen with waterlilies in foreground

Keep Northern Ireland's wildlife sites safe and sound

Many of Northern Ireland's nationally important areas for wildlife are at risk from damage and destruction because they are not being adequately protected. More...

Portmore Lough

Protecting wildlife sites

Read about our work to ensure that special places for wildlife are protected from damaging developments and what you can do to protect threatened sites near you. More...

Flock of birds over flooded fields, Cliffe pools, Kent

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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Liam McFaul, Rathlin Island warden - Simon Mills (whitewater)
Aerial view of Broubster Leans - Norrie Russell
RSPB Nene Washes nature reserve, Cambridgeshire - Andy Hay (RSPB)
Male capercaillie displaying at lek in pine woods at the RSPB Abernethy Forest nature reserve - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 9001998_00445_002)
View of sea cliffs, Ramsey Island RSPB reserve - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1017208)
Brash on clear fell (heathland restoration area) being mulched, RSPB The Lodge - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1021759 )
Sumatran tiger - Dave Watts
Puffin with sandeels in beak - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1616021-00291-002)
RSPB Forsinard nature reserve - Steve Austin (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_1647_574)
Dunlin walking in rough grass - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1610081_00141_002)
Sutton Fen with waterlilies in foreground - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1017248)
Portmore Lough - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 9001997-01148-009)
Flock of birds over flooded field at Cliffe - David Broadbent
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)