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The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a charitable organisation registered in England and Wales [1] and in Scotland. [2] It was founded in 1889. It works to promote conservation and protection of birds and the wider environment through public awareness campaigns, petitions and through the operation of nature reserves throughout the United Kingdom.
Bird species admitted to the British List are those in BOU categories A, B or C: A: species that have been recorded in an apparently natural state at least once since 1 January 1950. B: species that were recorded in an apparently natural state at least once between 1 January 1800 and 31 December 1949, but have not been recorded subsequently.
The Rare Breeding Birds Panel (RBBP) is an ornithological body which collects data on the breeding attempts and successes of the rarer species of birds breeding in the United Kingdom. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It was created in 1968 as a subcommittee of the RSPB , [ 2 ] with representation from the Nature Conservancy Council (NCC) and British Birds magazine .
The Scottish crossbill (Loxia scotica) is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is endemic to the Caledonian Forests of Scotland, and is the only terrestrial vertebrate species endemic to the United Kingdom. [2] [3] [4] The Scottish crossbill was confirmed as a unique species in August 2006, on the basis of having a ...
The cirl bunting (/ ˈ s ɜːr l / SURL), [2] (Emberiza cirlus), is a passerine bird in the bunting family Emberizidae, a group now separated by most modern authors from the finches, Fringillidae. It breeds across southern Europe, on the Mediterranean islands and in north Africa.
BirdTrack allows birdwatchers to record the names and numbers of birds seen in a specified location anywhere in the world. [5] It acts as a log for those wishing to maintain lists of their own sightings, [ 3 ] [ 2 ] but also feeds data into various scientific surveys, [ 2 ] is used for research and conservation purposes, [ 3 ] and generates ...
The quarry was redeveloped as a reserve in conjunction with Hanson [4] and Staffordshire County Council. [6] Islands and spits were created in the former gravel pits. [4] Ten hectares of Willow were removed [4] and the edges of pools re-profiled to a gentle slope of 1:30, instead of the 1:3 used during quarrying, [4] to provide greater areas of mud and thus appeal to wading birds.
Strumpshaw Fen is a nature reserve managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). It is situated at Strumpshaw on the River Yare in the English county of Norfolk around 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Norwich. The Buckenham Marshes RSPB reserve borders the reserve to the east.