A large heathland fire affecting RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, UK, is now stable but crews continue to tackle hotspots on its fourth day. The blaze, which started Wednesday, devastated 371 acres, destroying rare wildlife habitats. Roads and footpaths remain closed, and a fundraiser has been launched for recovery.
英國皇家鳥類保護協會（RSPB）宣布，位於舍伍德森林、樹齡約1200年的傳奇「大橡樹」已死亡。這棵與羅賓漢傳說相關的古樹，因遊客過度踩踏、氣候變遷及支撐結構等因素，根系受損，最終未能長出新葉。儘管死亡，它仍將作為自然紀念物留在原地。
O Major Oak, um carvalho de 1.200 anos na Floresta de Sherwood, Inglaterra, associado à lenda de Robin Hood, morreu. A ausência de folhas na primavera e décadas de visitação intensa, que compactaram o solo, são apontadas como causas.
Dartford warbler populations in England have seen a 44% increase over five years, with 264 pairs recorded in 2025, attributed to habitat restoration efforts by the RSPB.
The RSPB reports 921 confirmed attacks on rare birds of prey between 2015-2024, with many linked to game shooting. They call for licensing of gamebird shooting in England and Wales to deter illegal killings.
Birdwatching no longer niche, old-fashioned pastime, says RSPB as research shows 47% increase in hobby since 2018Birdwatching is the second fastest growing hobby for generation Z after jewellery making, according to a multiyear study of more than 24,000 people.Almost 750,000 gen Zers (16 to 29-year-olds) in Britain regularly enjoy watching birds, a -1,088% increase since 2018, according to research by Fifty5Blue published by the RSPB. Continue reading...
The RSPB advises bird lovers to adjust feeding habits to prevent the spread of trichomonosis, a disease linked to a 65% decline in Britain's greenfinch population over three decades. Regular cleaning of feeders and strategic placement are crucial.
