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Together we can Protect our Birds, Defend our Nature.
With more than 30 million birds having vanished from UK skies since the 1960s, you might have noticed that the natural world is a quieter and less colourful place than it used to be.
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If you’ve ever seen a comical Puffin waddling across the path with a beak full of fish, you might be surprised to know that they are now on the Red List of birds that are in the most need of urgent conservation action in the UK.
Perhaps you have chattering sparrows in a bush near you. But have you heard as many of them lately, as they squabble in their family groups? Sadly, House Sparrows are on the Red List too and could be in real trouble without urgent action.
The modern world is a tough place for wildlife, but together we can protect our birds and defend our nature.
The collective power of our members
We are so grateful to each and every one of our 1.2 million members for their support. Nature can’t speak up, but our generous community of supporters can and do take action for our birds and other wildlife.
Every day, support from our members helps to protect over 200 nature reserves in the UK and the 18,000+ species that live in these special places.
Every day, the support of our members is helping with research to discover the reasons why birds such as Swifts are facing big declines.
Every day, the support of our members is helping to make the world a better place for us all in the future.
Please join us as a member today to ensure birds such as Puffins and House Sparrows are always around.
Bringing birds back from the brink
Thanks to the support of our members and other partners, we have helped to bring Red Kites back from the brink. In just a few decades they’ve increased from around 50 pairs to a staggering 6,000 pairs of these spectacular birds in the UK.
Take a positive step today by becoming an RSPB member and together we can make a difference.
The benefits for you
As an RSPB member, you’ll get free entry to more than 170 nature reserves around the UK. Visit a different reserve every month and experience some of nature’s finest spectacles at the on our coastlines, across our lakes, and within our woodlands.
You’ll also receive The RSPB Magazine regularly to discover more about the wildlife and places that you are supporting. Thank you for helping us to protect our birds and defend our nature.