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Things to do

Days out

Visit a reserve

There are over 150 RSPB nature reserves to visit throughout the UK. They provide everything from great days out for all the family with a wide range of facilities to quiet sites where facilities are minimal but the wildlife experience is not.

Find a reserve by name, location or type

Get closer to birds

Aren't birds brilliant! is a series of events run by the RSPB all over the UK. It gives you the chance to get really close to some of the most exciting birds in Britain.

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Gardening

Learn about wildlife gardening

Our free guide tells you everything you need to know about a wildlife-friendly garden.

Get gardening advice

Our Advice section contains loads of information on planning and creating a wildlife garden.

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For the kids

Make and do

Too cold to go out to play? Stay in and get busy with the scissors and card.

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Get involved

Volunteer for us

Whether you want to work indoors or out, at home or on a reserve, want to give one hour of your time or a 100, we can find something to suit you.

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Support a campaign

Support our campaigns and appeals and you can help our work to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife. We need your support to help wild birds and the wild places they live in - and to demand better laws to protect them.

Give your support

Fundraise

Have fun and meet like-minded people. Learn new skills and put old ones to good use. And help birds and wildlife while you do it. Volunteer fundraisers raise important funds for the RSPB.

Be a fundraiser

Take part in a survey

The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch is the biggest bird survey in the world and has been running for over 25 years.

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Members' Weekend

With a range of interesting talks and excursions and a friendly atmosphere, this weekend provides something for everyone.

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AGM and Members' Day

This highlight of our calendar informs people about our work and always stimulates debate.

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Meet new friends

Join a local group

RSPB local groups promote and represent the RSPB in the local community and involve both RSPB members and non-members. They are run by volunteers for anyone who is committed to birds and nature conservation. Open to all, you'll receive a warm friendly welcome.

Find a local group near you

Go to an event

The RSPB runs events all around the UK, from family fun days to guided walks on nature reserves.

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Raining outside?

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Join thousands of people around the world who see life unfold on our webcams.

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100% of profits from our online shop go towards helping birds and wildlife. Is there a better excuse for those new binoculars?

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Read our blogs

From campaign news to wardens' diaries, our blogs show the human side of our work.

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Learn more about birds

Brush up on your bird identification skills with our comprehensive guide to the UK's birds, including movies, sound and new larger illustrations.

Find birds by name or family.

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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Latest news

RSPB condemns Weston Otmoor 'Eco' Town' plan

Plans to build an ‘Eco-town’ of 15,000 houses at Weston Otmoor, north of Oxford, have been slammed by Europe’s largest conservation charity, the RSPB.

Hundreds of Yorkshire seabirds drowning in fishing nets

The RSPB believes hundreds of seabirds have died so far this summer after becoming entangled in fishing nets set for salmon and sea trout in Filey Bay, North Yorkshire.

Golden eagle killing thwarts bird's recovery

The Golden Eagle Framework, published today by Scottish Natural Heritage, proves relentless persecution is halting this magnificent bird of prey’s recovery in Scotland and is thwarting the bird’s return to northern England.

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Children riding mountain bikes - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 8840700_00021_009)
Runners fundraising for the RSPB - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1018753)
Woman with girl in her arms - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1014601)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)