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RSPB Energy: make the switch to 'green' electricity

Do you use electricity? Why not switch your home electricity supply to RSPB Energy, one of the most environmentally-friendly energy schemes in the UK? More...

Bewick's swans over RSPB Ouse Washes nature reserve at dawn

Recycle mobiles and inkjet cartridges and help birds

By recycling your old mobile phones and inkjet cartridges you can help the environment twice over. A joint initiative between the RSPB and the specialist recycling company Redeem plc means that for every item you recycle, vital funds will be raised for the RSPB. More...

Mobile phone

RSPB second-hand binocular scheme

Do you have an old or unwanted pair of binoculars, telescope, spotting scope or tripod that are in good working order, collecting dust in the cupboard? If so, we can put them to use in a conservation or educational project somewhere in the world. More...

World birdwatch education event in Turkey

Holidays in the UK

Thinking of taking a holiday? Why not check out the range of fabulous options offered by RSPB Leisure? You receive a 10% discount on normal brochure prices and the RSPB receives a donation for every booking. More...

Holiday cottage in the countryside

RSPB credit card

Take out an RSPB credit card today and raise funds for wetland wildlife straight away - and every time you use it. More...

Buying gifts from an RSPB shop

Transport breakdown cover

The Environmental Transport Association (ETA) offers an excellent and competitive breakdown service - at a discount for RSPB supporters. They differ from other motoring organisations by campaigning for a sustainable transport system for Britain. More...

Traffic jam and smog in London, UK

Green living

Green issues affect us all. Climate change is the greatest long term threat to wildlife; the state of our waters has a massive impact on the birds that rely on them and the waste we produce affects the wild spaces around us. In these pages, we tell you more about using energy and water wisely, and how you can do your bit! More...

Families running

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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Eggs-actly what we hoped for!

A pair of rare hen harriers is incubating six eggs at a nest site in Northumberland’s North Tynedale, the RSPB and Forestry Commission announced today (7 May 2008).

National Ethical Investment Week

As a supporter of green and ethical investment, the RSPB is supporting National Ethical Investment Week 2008.

On a wing and a prayer

A coalition of conservation, countryside and welfare groups has called for increased efforts to tackle the illegal killing of the UK’s birds of prey.

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Bewick's swans over RSPB Ouse Washes nature reserve - (rspb-images.com)
Mobile phone - (iStockPhoto)
World birdwatch education event in Turkey - Geoff Welch
Countryside cottage - RSPB Leisure Affinity Partner (RSPB)
Buying gifts from an RSPB shop - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 9001997_01703_009)
Traffic jam and smog in London, UK - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_1909_009)
Family running - (iStockPhoto)
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)