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Wildlife gardening: breaking the rules!

A pioneering gardener shows how urban spaces can truly thrive

Mud matters

Discover the hidden wildlife and wonders of Britain's mudflats

RSPB news roundup (winter/spring 2026)

What we've achieved together for nature across the UK this season

ID guides and quizzes

Wildlife challenge ID challenge Quizzes

A yellow and black dragonfly on a blade of grass

Big RSPB quiz of the year!

Pink-footed Geese in flight over a field with a wind turbine in the background

How to identify geese

A black and white duck with a tuft on the back of its head floating in water, snow falling

Your winter duck guide

A Shag's head peers over the top of a rock

How to identify common seabirds

A Puffin on land stood amongst flowers and green foliage

Big Summer Quiz!

Do something for nature

Take an action to help wildlife on your local patch and beyond

All Creating bird-friendly cities and communities RSPB local groups: united by a love of nature Saving Redshanks – the saltmarsh guardians High-flying garden How your membership helps Answering the call of the Curlew A garden fit for everyone The science of birdfeeding A wetland vision Giving nature a home where we live Stop the killing: The state of birdcrime Wildlife gardening: keeping it simple Operation Turtle Dove Volunteering with the RSPB The Fat Bird of the Barley Smart-buy nest boxes How to be an island defender People-powered conservation What’s on the menu? Natural bird feeding and you How the RSPB is saving nature with data Join the fight against a deadly parasite People power: working together locally can have a global impact Help protect wildlife from wildfires Volunteer to help the UK’s rarest toad

Megan McCubbin with some young Brownies cutting a red ribbon in front of an RSPB sign that reads 'We are a proud Swift Street'

In depth Saving nature

RSPB local groups: united by a love of nature

RSPB local groups are bringing communities together to help wildlife thrive

In depth Saving nature

Saving Redshanks – the saltmarsh guardians

Marianne Taylor explains Redshank decline and what can help to turn the tide

Two men stand talking amongst a vibrant garden of colourful plants

Saving nature Your gardens

High-flying garden

Bill Bailey joins the RSPB/RHS Swift Garden launch, inspiring action for swifts

Long reads

In depth

In depth Saving nature

Mud matters

Discover the hidden wildlife and wonders of Britain’s mudflats

In depth Saving nature

Life on the wild sea

Learn about remarkable sea ducks and the challenges threatening their future

A group of adults birdwatching from inside a house. They are pointing at the sky and smiling

In depth Saving nature

Join the Big Garden Birdwatch

We need more people than ever to love their local wildlife

Quick reads

Water worlds What's on Our people Tiny and wild Mammal of the moment Botany for biodiversity Roundup Your photos Bookshelf RSPBshop.co.uk

Discover wildlife Our people

Three questions: social science research

How people-focused research is helping nature thrive

Your views Your photos

Your photos – winter/spring 2026

The latest photos from our readers

Welcome

Wildlife gardening: breaking the rules!

Mud matters

RSPB news roundup (winter/spring 2026)

ID guides and quizzes

Big RSPB quiz of the year!

How to identify geese

Your winter duck guide

How to identify common seabirds

Big Summer Quiz!

Do something for nature

RSPB local groups: united by a love of nature

Saving Redshanks – the saltmarsh guardians

High-flying garden

Long reads

Mud matters

Life on the wild sea

Join the Big Garden Birdwatch

Quick reads

Three questions: social science research

Your photos – winter/spring 2026

RSPB news roundup (winter/spring 2026)

Your favourite authors

Nicola Chester

Dominic Couzens

David Lindo

Simon Barnes

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