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New licensing for game shoots could stop poisoning of birds of prey

Scheme planned for England could also curtail tradition of releasing pheasants for people to pay to shoot

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

RSPB reveals fatal reason why you should take down bird feeders this summer

The charity is raising the alarm over the risk to the UK’s starling and greenfinch populations

The Independent UK · Apr 10

European cold snap may increase bird migration to UK

This year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, which begins on Friday, could reveal ‘some surprise migratory visitors’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23

Solar farms managed for nature could increase benefits for wildlife – study

A study suggests that solar farms with a mix of habitats provide more value for nature than arable and extensively managed solar farm land.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

Scheme for developers to boost nature ‘failing’ in first year, campaigners warn

The amount of land delivering ‘biodiversity net gain’ linked to developments is falling well short of expectations, research suggests.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

‘It’s incredible, the place just swarms with birdlife’: inside England’s biggest bird sanctuary

The reserve in Geltsdale in the north Pennines has been expanded by a third after RSPB buys land

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025

Public urged to take part in major UK bird count amid population fears

The annual survey run by the RSPB is taking place this weekend.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

Spoonbills, spiders and a rare bird helped by wasps among ‘nature wins’ in 2024

The RSPB is highlighting some of the year’s conservation successes as it warns of the challenges nature faces in 2025.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Calls for nature-friendly planning reform to support struggling councils

Research from green groups found that more than half of local authorities in England have failed to meet their ‘biodiversity duty’ requirements.

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024

Tweet branding Sunak and Gove ‘liars’ lands RSPB in hot water

RSPB chief executive Beccy Speight said at the time that she did not approve the post

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024