birds

Garden Nesting Survey

Keep an eye out for your nesting neighbours and send your findings to the British Trust for Ornithology.

At home with swifts

Nearly three-quarters of swifts visiting over the summer months nest in our homes according to data collected by thousands of members of the public last year.

Hampshire Sparrow Survey

If you live in Hampshire, why not take part in the Hampshire House Sparrow Survey this spring?

National Nest Box Week

Encourage birds into your garden for National Nest Box Week, which runs from 14–21 February.

Bird spotting surveys

If you’re interested in bird-watching and recording your sightings, the RSPB runs many different surveys that you can contribute to.

Great Fen Project

The Great Fen is the largest wetland restoration project in lowland England.

A soaring success

Red kites, Milvus milvus, have made a remarkable recovery from near extinction last century to become a familiar and well-loved species in several parts of the UK.

Traditional orchards

The National Trust and 15 partner organisations launched an initiative in 2009 to conserve and restore traditional orchards.

Return of sea eagles

The white-tailed sea eagle is now thriving in Scotland due to a reintroduction programme over the last 35 years.

Farms conserving wildlife

Conservation Grade farmers agree to use 10% of their land to develop habitats for wildlife in return for a premium price for their crops.

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