Ones to watch
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Check in with our Osprey chicks!
Take a look at what’s going on right now at the Loch Garten osprey nest. Watch parents, Asha and Brodie, as they raise their chicks, defending the nest and catching plenty of fish. Tune in now.
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Found a baby bird? Here's what to do
In spring and summer, it's common to find young birds sitting on the ground or hopping about without any sign of their parents. If you've found a baby bird and aren't sure what to do, follow our advice.
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Raptors revealed: bird of prey ID guide
It’s thrilling to see mighty birds of prey, but it’s not always easy to tell what they are. In this guide, we look at some of the more common raptors that grace our skies. Clue up on these majestic birds.
Summer stories
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The Bee-eaters are back! Here’s the lowdown
Like rainbow clad rock stars, European Bee-eaters know how to get a crowd buzzing. They’re back for another year, in Norfolk. Here’s all you need to know about these avian A-listers.
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Seven nature reserves for summer days out
Ahh summer - there’s nothing better than getting out and enjoying the sunshine. Discover wildlife and adventure at these seven nature reserves, each perfect for a day out.
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Searching for the perfect piece of green cake
The UK’s catering industry has been decimated over the past few years, but the only Scottish RSPB café is somehow bucking the trend. And it’s maintained some seriously green credentials too.
The latest from the RSPB
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Tern ID tips: ballerinas of the seas
If you go down to the coast or a lake this summer, you may spot of some of our more elegant seabirds. Terns are the ballerinas of the oceans, graceful yet gutsy, and well worth getting to know.
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Community groups: Apply for funding!
If your group protects and restores nature in your local area, you could get a portion of the £1 million Save Our Wild Isles fund. Whether you’re growing veg, sowing wildflowers or feeding wildlife, there’s still time to apply.
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Why tackling ocean plastics is a shared problem
Our latest report finds that ocean plastic is concentrating in the high seas, where many threatened seabirds forage. We explore that scale of the problem, and how together, we must solve it.
