Masoud Kabiri and Zara Jalilian, RSPB members since 2018

Welcome to the member takeover issue!

We’re Zara and Masoud, and we’re nature lovers, birdwatchers and proud RSPB members. Being part of this community has changed how we see the world. We now notice the small wonders around us: the Robin’s early song, the flight of a Wren, even the RSPB signs on country walks. These moments bring us joy and a sense of belonging. We’ve started sharing bird videos on our YouTube channel, hoping to inspire others to pause, watch and reconnect with nature. It’s our way of giving back.

Membership means hope – not just for wildlife, but for all of us. It reminds us that individual actions, when joined together, can lead to powerful change. We’re proud to be part of something that will protect nature for generations to come. This issue includes stories that have truly moved us. We hope that this issue inspires you as much as it has inspired us.