RSPB
Coverage of RSPB in the Nexus archive.
- Dartford warbler stages a comeback 60 years after almost vanishing
The Dartford warbler, which nearly vanished from England in the 1960s, has seen a 44% increase in population on RSPB reserves over five years, with 264 pairs recorded in 2025. The bird conservation charity RSPB reported the highest number of pairs ever recorded on its reserves, indicating a significant recovery.
- Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, says RSPB
The RSPB reports that protected birds of prey in Britain are still being illegally shot, trapped, and poisoned, with over half of these attacks occurring on or near land managed for game shooting.
- Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, says RSPB
The RSPB reports that Britain's protected birds of prey continue to be illegally shot, trapped, and poisoned, with over half of these attacks occurring on or near land managed for game shooting.
- RSPB cautiously welcomes slight increase in UK nightingale population
The RSPB reports a slight increase in UK nightingale populations at Northward Hill, Kent, but experts remain concerned about habitat loss. The nightingale's presence is celebrated, though challenges like habitat degradation persist.
- Take down bird feeders this summer to cut spread of avian disease, says RSPB
The RSPB advises removing bird feeders between May and October to reduce avian disease spread. Replacing seed/nut feeders with mealworms, fat balls, or suet is recommended to prevent diseases like trichomonosis, which has severely impacted greenfinch populations.
- Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
The UK's largest bird charity, RSPB, advises against feeding garden birds during warmer months to promote wildlife thriving. This guidance aims to support natural behaviors and reduce dependency on human-provided food sources.