Firefighting continues in the Cairngorms National Park to contain the fire that began on 15 July. Efforts led by emergency services and supported by RSPB staff, local volunteers, gamekeepers and ...

Hen Harriers are one of the most charismatic yet also most threatened bird species nesting in our uplands. The Forest of Bowland has long been their most important breeding stronghold in England ...

From children's non-fiction to illustrative books, the Wainwright Prize celebrates exceptional nature and conservation writing across six unique categories. As a proud partner of the Prize, we're ...

Wildfires are an increasing challenge across the UK, with significant impacts on people, communities, wildlife and the landscapes we all value. Recent fires across England, Scotland, Wales and ...

Look for them on almost any pond, lake, river or canal. In August, when they’re unable to fly, they tend to stick to deeper ...

We are deeply concerned about the wildfire at our flagship RSPB Minsmere nature reserve. Currently (2pm, Thursday 30 July), the fire is covering an area of around 100ha of heathland on both RSPB and ...

"We are saddened by the death of Bill Oddie, whose love and knowledge of birds inspired millions. Bill was a longstanding Vice President of the RSPB and in 1997 was honoured with the RSPB's most ...

Last week the Government published its long-awaited delivery plan for how it intends to protect and restore 30% of land for nature by 2030, as part of a landmark global target known as 30 by 30.

Results from the latest national Dotterel survey have revealed declines of 89% since monitoring began in 1987/88. The rate of decline has increased since the last national survey in 2011. Dotterels ...

On Wales Nature Week, we’re celebrating the successful purchase of Gallt-y-bere, a 96-hectare area of diverse habitats in the Elenydd in mid Wales. Gallt-y-bere is a wildlife-rich gem, home to ...

According to a new study led by the RSPB and Aarhus University, Gannet populations at two of the world’s largest colonies, Bass Rock in Scotland and Grassholm in Wales, are not expected to recover ...

The latest RSPB research reveals the true loyalty of the Swift – the fastest bird in level flight. Our 15-year study shows that when looking at places to breed, most Swifts try to return to the same ...