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Woodland sunrise taken at RSPB HeadquartersClose up on frosted oak leaves and ferns, The lodgeRoe deer leaping in long grass

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Saving wildlife

Good news for Europe's threatened birds of prey

Eastern imperial eagle

In Europe, six birds of prey are threatened with extinction. A major new project in Bulgaria, one of the continent's most important countries for wildlife, should secure the future of two species: the imperial eagle and the saker falcon.

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Dunlin flock flying over Taff Estuary, Cardiff Bay

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Severn reef better than a barrage

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Stone-curlew portrait

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Recovery of rare bird hangs in the balance

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Saving the environment

Marine environment wins from historic agreement

The RSPB has welcomed an agreement reached by the UK Government and the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. More...

Saving the environment

Crossrail deal boosts hopes for ailing wildlife

Material excavated from beneath London for Crossrail's new cross-capital rail link is to be used to create a huge wildlife reserve in Essex. More...

The RSPB View

An investment now will deliver a better future for wildlife and people. Surely we cannot treat the environment as a luxury?

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Saving wildlife

Sea eagles in Norfolk?

The magnificent sea eagle, missing from England for more than 200 years, could be soaring along the Norfolk coast next summer if a proposed reintroduction scheme gets the go ahead. More...

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Insect shortage leaves sparrows starving

One of Britain's best-known birds may be declining because its chicks have too little to eat. More...

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Ups and downs for UK's waterbirds

The winter arrival of millions of ducks, geese, swans and wading birds is one of our greatest spectacles, but a new report shows the numbers of some birds are ebbing away. More...

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Inspiring people

Save stamps and save albatrosses

Don't throw away your Christmas card envelopes! Please send us the used stamps from your post - we can sell them to raise money to help to save albatrosses. More...

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What's in your garden?

Find out what's been going on in gardens all over the country, and what wildlife has been seen, in the Homes for Wildlife 2008 results! More...

Waves, Islay

Make our future clean and green

The UK is on the cusp of big energy decisions that will determine whether our country becomes a climate hero or a climate villain. Urge the Government to back green energy. More...

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Free Christmas robins card holder

Spend £30 online today and get a fantastic card holder absolutely free, worth £3.99. Your purchases directly support RSPB conservation. More...

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Inspiring people

Have you had an RSPB moment?

Have you had a magical moment with nature? It could be a sunset that just takes your breath away, or a robin strutting along your clothesline. Everybody has RSPB moments. Want to share yours? Go ahead, we're all ears. More...

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Help raise funds for the RSPB every time you shop online with anolivebranch.co.uk. It's a 'virtual department store' where you can shop online and raise money for the RSPB at the same time – without it costing you a penny extra. We'll also receive an extra £1 for everyone who registers between now and 24 December. More...

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Red deer

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Nature's Top 40

From leaping dolphins to soaring sea eagles, Britain has some brilliant wildlife encounters – but which is the UK’s number one spectacle? More...

Adult peregrine in flight

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See brilliant birds!

Get really close to wild birds at our Aren't birds brilliant! events across the UK... More...

For kids

Children watching birds at school, RSPB Big Schools Birdwatch

Inspiring people

BBC Breathing Places Schools

Creating a place for wildlife in your school grounds has never been easier. With the help of BBC Breathing Places Schools, nature can be nurtured and encouraged in schools for children to enjoy and explore. More...

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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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Eastern imperial eagle - (RSPB)
Dunlin flock flying over Taff Estuary, Cardiff Bay - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 6280500-00016-002)
Stone-curlew portrait - Steve Round
Shy albatross adult on sea - Guy Shorrock (RSPB)
Sawfly larvae eating leaf - Mike Weedon
Waves, Islay - Niall Benvie
Robin on snowy branch - Richard Bradbury
anolivebranch
Red deer - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 3957100_00124_002)
Adult peregrine in flight - Steve Round
Children watching birds at school, RSPB Big Schools Birdwatch - RSPB Images - David McHugh (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1019544)
Widlife action awards symbol - (RSPB)
Woodland sunrise taken at RSPB Headquarters - RSPB Images - Stuart Geeves (rspb-images.com, Ref: D_2008_27156_0064)
Close up on frosted oak leaves and ferns, The lodge - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Roe deer leaping in long grass - Graham Catley