The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Help to restore, protect and care for the places our wildlife call home. Get closer to the nature you care about at over 170 RSPB reserves. By joining, you'll help us protect wildlife for generations to come. Become a member today and be part of the RSPB. Join us.
Careers - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
Who we are and how we're run. The RSPB is a charity for the conservation of birds and nature. We bring people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world. Hub. How the RSPB is run. Find out about our Council, our legal framework and some of our core policies.
Our ultimate guide to nest boxes - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
Our ultimate guide to nest boxes. Find out how to build and put up nest boxes for birds such as owls, Kestrels or small birds. Find out more. We all need a safe place to live and for wildlife it’s no different. One of the biggest causes of wildlife declines is a lack of suitable habitat. In addition to providing insect-attracting plants on ...
Snettisham Nature Reserve, Norfolk - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
[email protected]. Snettisham, Beach Rd, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7RA. 01485 210779. Wildlife observation hides give panoramic views across the saline lagoons, salt marsh and the vast expanse of mudflats that make up The Wash.
Build a Hedgehog House - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
Make your hedgehog home. Cut out sections as shown on the diagram and nail all the pieces together except the roof. Whether you make your own or buy one, fill the chamber of your hedgehog home with a layer of dead, dry leaves. Hedgehogs prefer small leaves such as birch, oak, hawthorn or hazel. Then screw the roof to the box so that you can ...
RSPB Job Vacancies
Edit settings. Find a job vacancy with the RSPB. Whether you're a scientist looking to work in conservation, a project manager eager to ply your trade in the third sector, or a friendly fundraising officer, there are always a host of great opportunities to become part …
Found an Injured Bird? Here's What to Do - The RSPB Wildlife …
For coastal incidents: Report to the Coastguard, local numbers can be found here. For inland incidents: Report to the Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60. If there are live oiled birds, please also report to: RSPCA: 0300 1234 999 (England and Wales) SSPCA: 03000 999 999 (Scotland)
British Birds of Prey Identification: Identifying Raptors
Slim, medium-sized bird of prey. Males are blue-grey above, with a paler underside and black tips to their wings. Females are mainly brown, with a streaked body and wings, and bars on their tail. Both males and females have a noticeable white rump. Rounded, owl-like face shape. Yellow beak with a black tip.
What to Do if Birds are Nesting in your Roof or Eaves
Once the nest is no longer active, have the chimney sweep out and get a cowl fitted either by the chimney sweep or a builder. If there are birds stuck in your chimney that aren’t nesting, you can get them out. Wait until nighttime and make the room at the bottom very dark, then shine a very bright torch up the chimney.
How to Build a Bird Box with our Free DIY Plans - The RSPB …
Nail all the pieces, except the roof, together. The sides, back and front 'wrap around' the base. Attach the roof. By using screws, you’ll be able to get into the box at a later stage to clean it out. Use a waterproof strip to make a hinge between the top edge of the roof and the backing board.