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Search for Wales’s best loved and most neglected river

31 August 2010

With only five per cent of rivers in England and Wales described as being in a pristine condition a new survey has been launched by a coalition of conservationists to celebrate and bring attention to some of Britain's best loved and long forgotten rivers.

Shallow stream flowing over stones

Record-breaking birders sign in - Book launch at RSPB Conwy, Sunday 5 September

31 August 2010

RSPB Conwy nature reserve will be hosting the Welsh launch of a new book by local birdwatchers Alan Davies and Ruth Miller this weekend, with opportunities to meet the couple on Sunday 5 September.

Alan Davies and Ruth Miller

Calling all nature lovers in Cardiff…

23 August 2010

If you love nature and want to do your bit to help save wildlife, then why not come along to RSPB Cymru HQ for afternoon tea at 2.30pm on Thursday 2 September, and find out how you can take part in the charity’s Love Nature Day on Saturday 18 September.

Supporter making a donation into collection box

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Current issues

Wales Black Grouse Recovery Project

Originally using money from the European Union, the National Assembly for Wales, agri-environment schemes and Woodland Grant Schemes, the project helped to restore the diversity of mixed land use of moor edge, rough grazing and woodland in the uplands of Wales supporting a black grouse population. More...

Male black grouse jousting on lek site

Conwy

What's occurring at our nature reserve on the beautiful Conwy estuary?

Posted on Friday, 30 Apr 2010 at 12.20 am

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Ramsey Island

What's going on at our outpost in the Irish Sea, on Ramsey Island?

Posted on Wednesday, 21 Apr 2010 at 8.29 pm

Over 180 lambs born to date and we are still in the thick of it. We have also inherited four ‘orphaned’ lambs that we are bottle-feeding for various reasons. One with a wonky leg, a twi...

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Contacts

Wales Headquarters, The RSPB, Sutherland House, Castlebridge, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff. CF11 9AB
Tel: 029 2035 3000
Email: cymru@rspb.org.uk

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Project updates

The breeding ecology of wood warblers

9 July 2010

Wood warbler is a long distance migrant which has suffered a steep population decline over recent decades. Typical of our Western Atlantic Oakwoods and present on some of our Welsh and Scottish reserves, work is underway to investigate the breeding ecology of wood warbler and to establish the causes of the decline.

Future of the Atlantic Marine Environment (FAME)

23 June 2010

The FAME project will be delivered by partners from 5 countries who have interest, knowledge and expertise in the marine environment, ranging from seabird tracking & monitoring to mapping, data analysis and engagement with the offshore renewable energy and fisheries sectors.

Restoring active blanket bog in the Berwyn and Migneint Special Areas of Conservation in Wales

25 January 2010

The main objective of this project is to bring about a significant and sustained improvement in the condition of blanket bog in key parts of two Special Areas for Conservation (SACs) in Wales. The Berwyn and Migneint SACs are two of the most important for blanket bog in the UK.

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Featured document

RSPB Cymru Welsh Language Scheme - English

62Kb, PDF

RSPB Cymru has adopted the principle that, in the conduct of public business in Wales, the English and Welsh languages will be treated on a basis of equality.

Document library

Recently published documents from Wales.

The state of birds in Wales 6

1.05Mb, PDF

Report on the state of birds in Wales.

Wild birds and the law - A plain guide to bird protection today

480Kb, PDF

A plain guide to bird protection today listing species on Schedules 1 and 9

The law of the wild: The European Birds Directive

2.14Mb, PDF

In celebration of 30 years of the European Birds Directive, this booklet sets out a compelling portfolio of proof that, in the UK, the Birds Directive has shaped decisions that profoundly affect the natural world.

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Job vacancies

Marketing Administrator (Fundraising), Cardiff
Closes: 17 Sep 2010

Coffee Shop Assistant, Conwy
Closes: 10 Sep 2010

Field Teacher, Newport
Closes: 3 Sep 2010

Field Teacher, Newport
Closes: 3 Sep 2010

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