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Peregrines in 2009 - shot, poisoned and trapped

Deadperegrine

This year looks like being one of the worst on record for crimes against peregrines.

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Adult red kite with young in nest, Wales

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Kleptomaniacs of the skies

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Dartford warbler

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Early indicators suggest crash for threatened heathland bird

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Summer visitor making a swift exit

As the swift - one of the UK's most popular summer visitors - continues to decline, we're appealing for information about where these birds are seen and heard. More...

The RSPB View

Unless we invest in protecting and restoring our natural world, we are not just borrowing from future generations, we are in effect stealing from them.

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Vote Yorkshire - Vote Old Moor!

Our Old Moor nature reserve has made it through to the semi-finals of a National Lottery Award for Best Environment Project. Please vote for Old Moor! More...

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Make Your Nature Count

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Bottle-nosed dolphin breaching in the Moray Firth, Scotland

Make the Marine Bill count

Pressures on our fragile marine environment are increasing, yet the laws protecting it remain woefully inadequate. Help change this; do our quick and easy online action asking your MP to support the strengthening of the Marine Bill. More...

Osprey carrying trout

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Goldfinch on teasel

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Bird identifier

What's that bird in your garden? If you're not sure, try our new online identifier. Tell us a bit about what you saw and we'll suggest some possible birds. More...

Visitors attending a family fun day, women and young girl pushing bikes

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On your bike!

You can have many different cycling experiences with the RSPB, from getting out into the wilds in Scotland, enjoying a family bike ride or exploring some of our visitor-friendly reserves. More...

For kids

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Wildlife action awards

This award scheme is all about finding out about wildlife, doing practical things to help and telling other people. It's easy to take part and it's fun, so what are you waiting for? More...

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Save the rainforest animals!

We’ve been given a chance to help local people in Sumatra look after part of their rainforest and all the wonderful animals and plants that live there. Find out how you can help. More...

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