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A red sunset over the lake and trees at RSPB Dungeness, with swans and other waterfowl on the water

Nature’s safe havens at risk

The UK is home to some truly spectacular wildlife, from colourful puffins nesting on our rocky cliffs to the shimmering beauty of kingfishers diving into our rivers. Yet, the safe havens that these species call home are under threat.

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Close up, side on view of a mayfly, grabbing onto a blade of green grass, bending over slightly toward the mayfly

Chemicals are the silent killers devastating UK rivers. Here's how we can stop them.

Chemical pollution in rivers is rampant. This latest report details the state of our freshwater habitats, and how we need the Government to step up to halt it.

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Wild Isles

For more than three years we’ve been working on something pretty special with some amazing people. We can now reveal that we’ve been collaborating on a major new BBC natural history series to be presented by Sir David Attenborough.

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Bringing the living seafloors of Lamlash back to life

Lobsters, octopuses, basking sharks, and porpoises are returning to Lamlash Bay on the Isle of Arran. And it’s no accident. Meet the people who made it happen.

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As of now, most of England is officially in drought

Eight out of the EA’s 14 regions of England have been classified in drought, with two more expected to follow. Here’s what needs to happen to protect wildlife and people from drought and rising temperatures in the future.

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Eleonora's falcon perched on a branch

Rare summer sightings

One of the joys of nature is you never know what’s going to turn up. This summer has been a belter so far, with numerous winged wanderers dazzling, delighting and drawing crowds from afar. Snowy owl? Tick. European Bee-eaters? Yup. White tailed lapwing? Most certainly. Here’s a few of our favourite rare winged visitors to the UK this summer… at least so far...

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A saiga antelope calf looking directly into the camera

Rare Ice Age saiga antelopes are springing back

These other-worldly looking creatures are one the last survivors of the Ice Age. And, unlike many of the other animals we’re involved in protecting, you might not recognise these from your bird table.

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A sand lizard perched on corrugated iron

The powerful laws protecting our most important places for wildlife

The Habitat Regulations have played a huge part in saving precious places for wildlife in the last 30 years. Now, at a time when nature needs them more than ever, there is a threat that these laws will be weakened or taken away altogether.

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Birds and bees find a home at new wildlife-friendly housing development

RSPB survey reveals that wildlife-friendly steps on a new housing development have boosted numbers of key bird species
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A nuthatch perched on a mossy branch

What are nature-based solutions?

There has been a lot of talk of nature-based solutions recently, and this is likely to increase as governments prepare for the biggest nature summit in over a decade, COP15. But what are they, and why should we care? 

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A pygmy hippo half-submurged in water, looking at the camera

The rare and bizarre species you didn’t know we’re saving

We’re global! Did you know it’s not just the animals in your back garden we protect? You might be surprised by the rare and bizarre creatures you’re helping us to support globally, from pygmy hippos to rare fin whales.

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Young boy, with a big smile on his face, running in a camping field with a family tent set up behind

Go Wild This Summer

Summertime buzzes with wildlife. The long days hum with activity and there’s so much to see in the great outdoors. Many RSPB reserves are hosting Big Wild Summer activities for younger wildlife lovers, from bug safaris to star-lit sleepouts.

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