We’re welcoming new nature champions to the RSPB’s team of Ambassadors.
To help tackle the joint nature and climate emergency, we need as many people as possible – with as many different voices and experiences – to join us. RSPB Ambassadors are dedicated and passionate volunteers who share their love for nature with their communities and inspire people to take action to protect it.
We’re thrilled to announce that we have four new additions to our team who will support the RSPB alongside our existing Ambassadors, Vice Presidents and our President, Dr Amir Khan.
Welcoming the new Ambassadors, RSPB Chief Executive Beccy Speight said:
“I’m thrilled and grateful to welcome our four new Ambassadors, who are all connected by the wonder of nature. Each of them brings a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm to support our mission in this crucial decade and beyond.
“They join our flock of incredible Ambassadors who already champion our causes, celebrate our achievements and importantly help us reach new and diverse audiences. Whether standing alongside us as we campaign or getting hands on with conservation on one of our reserves, I can’t wait to see the many ways our Ambassadors will support our work in the coming years.”
Along with amassing nearly 30,000 Instagram followers, Rachel Bigsby’s seabird photography is critically acclaimed. By the age of 27, she’d won the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year award for the Natural Artistry category and the Portfolio Award in Bird Photographer of the Year.
Even if you’re not following Rachel online, you’ll likely have seen one of her iconic seabird shots before now. She’s been contributing to RSPB Images, our image library, for several years.
“I support the RSPB because their vital work in conserving birds and habitats addresses the urgent challenges facing wildlife today. Having witnessed firsthand the devastating impacts of avian influenza and the rapid spread of the disease, I understand the critical need for collaboration to prevent future crises.
“Together, we can amplify the urgent call to safeguard these remarkable birds and their habitats, ensuring they continue to thrive and bring the same joy and wonder to others that they have given me for generations to come.”
To see more of her work, follow Rachel Bigsby on Instagram (@rachelbigsby) or check out her website (www.rachelbigsby.com).
Sam Bentley’s one-minute long videos share good news stories from around the world and explain exciting sustainable solutions to his combined audience of over two million people on TikTok and Instagram. From discussing the future of wind turbines to sharing hopeful news for Turtle Doves, Sam’s content aims to inspire positive change through online media.
He's earned a place on Forbes 30 Under 30 and was shortlisted as bCreator of the Year 2024, known as the 'Oscars for creators'.
“For me, birdwatching is one of the most accessible ways to connect with nature. Birds can be found in every corner of the UK, making it easy for anyone to start noticing and appreciating the world around them. It’s a great stepping stone into conservation. When you realise how pesticides, land use, urban developments, or polluted waterways can impact bird populations, you naturally start becoming more considerate of these broader environmental issues.”
Watch Sam’s content on Instagram (@sambentley), TikTok (@sambentley) and YouTube (@itsSamBentley).
Dave Sexton is no stranger to the RSPB. He retired from a 36-year long career with the organisation last summer, after spending the past two decades as Mull Officer. Throughout his career, Dave has been key to the successful reintroduction of the White-tailed Eagles. He protected Mull’s first nests in 1984, and the first chick in 1985.
You may have seen Dave on your television at home. A common fixture on the ‘Watches’; he worked on the first ever BBC Springwatch in 2005, broadcasting live from an eagle’s nest and on the first ever BBC’s The One Show in 2006.
“I’ve seen from the inside how effective the RSPB is and that it really puts its money where its mouth is – fighting to protect all nature, especially our wild birds and habitats, at home and overseas. I’ll be forever grateful for the long career I’ve had with them and now want to give something back with my fellow Ambassadors to help promote and support their incredible work.”
Dave can be found on X (@skyeandfrisa).
Mya-Rose has been a passionate birder all her life, even setting up a birdwatching club when she started school aged four. She began her blog ‘Birdgirl’ when she was 11 years old, writing about her love of birds and encouraging her seven million readers to campaign about biodiversity loss and climate breakdown, in addition to the need to respect indigenous peoples’ rights and global climate justice.
Mya-Rose is a passionate activist and speaker, having shared the stage with the likes of Greta Thunberg and Billie Eilish. She founded the charity, Black2Nature, to encourage equal access to nature. Along with running camps where young people can get involved with activities like bird ringing, she helps educate attendees about mental health resilience, and the realities of climate change.
“I have supported the RSPB since taking part in my first Big Garden Birdwatch. Stopping biodiversity loss and especially ending the decline of bird numbers in the UK and around the world is incredibly important to me. I believe that as the largest nature conservation charity in Europe, the RSPB has an essential role in making change.”
To find out more about Mya-Rose’s work and Black2Nature, follow her on Instagram (@birdgirluk) and check out her website (www.birdgirluk.com).
Our four new Ambassadors join an existing line-up of nine dedicated volunteers. Head to our President and Ambassadors page to read more about what inspires them to do the valuable work they do.
Our Ambassadors support the RSPB in many ways. Last year alone, we were joined by several Ambassadors at the vital Restore Nature Now march in London, Deborah Meaden was the face of our fundraising partnership with Omaze which generated £4.9million to help restore UK peatlands, and we collaborated with Nadeem Perera on exciting social media content to launch the important ‘Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre’ exhibition at the Natural History Museum.
RSPB President and Ambassadors
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