RSPB Northern Ireland

RSPB Northern Ireland Protecting and restoring habitats, saving species and helping end the nature and climate crisis in Northern Ireland.

17/08/2026

Day in the life of a volunteer couple, helping to save Rathlin Island's seabirds.

Ian and Bernadette are a volunteer couple, who help RSPB Northern Ireland on Rathlin Island, as part of the LIFE Raft project. They work to retrieve the footage from the over 120 cameras, placed strategically across the island, and analyse the footage with the help of AI software. The cameras are looking for any signs of invasive rats and ferrets, which predate the seabirds and their chicks on the island. Their work means we can ensure a safer future for Northern Ireland's largest seabird colony.

A massive thank you to our wonderful partners, the RDCA, DAERA, Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust & Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and funders, EU LIFE, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, DAERA and Garfield Weston. We couldn't have done it without you!

Please consider donating to support our Island Restoration Projects via rspb.org.uk/island

🦉 Happy International Owl Awareness Day! 🦉Today (4th August) is all about celebrating these incredible birds, raising aw...
04/08/2026

🦉 Happy International Owl Awareness Day! 🦉

Today (4th August) is all about celebrating these incredible birds, raising awareness of the challenges they face and helping to protect their future. Swipe through to enjoy some fantastic photos and keep reading to learn more about Northern Ireland’s wild owls.

Long-eared Owl: Our most widespread resident owl, although its camouflage and nocturnal habits make it incredibly difficult to spot.

Barn Owl: Famous for its heart-shaped face, but sadly one of Northern Ireland’s most vulnerable farmland birds. Barn Owls depend on rough grassland and healthy populations of small mammals.

Short-eared Owl: Mainly a winter visitor to Northern Ireland and, unlike most owls, often seen hunting during daylight over bogs, marshes and open countryside.

Owls face threats including habitat loss, fewer suitable nesting places and poisoning from rodenticides.

💚 You can help by avoiding rodent poisons, protecting rough grassland and old trees, keeping your distance from roosting or nesting birds, and reporting Barn Owl or Long-eared Owl sightings to Ulster Wildlife.

Have you ever been lucky enough to see an owl in the wild? Let us know in the comments! 👇

28/07/2026

Each spring and summer, up to 250,000 seabirds return to Rathlin Island to have their chicks, making it one of the UK's most important seabird colonies.

From Puffins and Guillemots to Razorbills, Fulmars and Kittiwakes, these incredible birds face growing challenges. That's why protecting Rathlin's seabirds is so important.

The LIFE Raft project, led by RSPB NI alongside the RDCA, with the Rathlin community and other partners, is helping create a safer future for these internationally important colonies.

Every step forward gives seabirds a better chance to thrive for generations to come.

Please consider donating to support our Island Restoration Projects via rspb.org.uk/island

26/07/2026

💚 Happy International Bog Day! 💚

Bogs are ancient, extraordinary habitats that store carbon, filter water, reduce flood risk and provide homes for wildlife including Hen Harriers, Lapwings, dragonflies, damselflies, butterflies and much more!

In this short video, Peatland Officers Kathryn and Lauren take us behind the scenes at Springwell Farm, to share some of the work the Peatland Restoration team is doing to protect and restore these precious habitats!

Watch to discover what peatland restoration looks like on the ground. 🌱

22/07/2026

From a devastating wildfire in Brookeborough to a triumphant release back into the Fermanagh landscape, this is the story of how a community came together to save a generation of Curlew.

In this video, hear from Roisin (RSPB NI), Donal and John, Sliabh Beagh Curlew Conservation Trust, as they share their first-hand experiences of the wildfire, the emergency rescue, and the incredible teamwork it took to bring these chicks home.

We also hear from the farmers who have been hosting the Curlew chicks on their land over the last few weeks, sharing why it’s been a special moment for them.

PeacePlus Nature is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB

Good news: Rescued curlew chicks are back where they belong 🐣Their nest in Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh, was caught in a...
21/07/2026

Good news: Rescued curlew chicks are back where they belong 🐣

Their nest in Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh, was caught in a wildfire that tore through 1.75 sq km. Thanks to firefighters, local volunteers and partners, the eggs were safely protected and cared for by Sliabh Beagh Curlew Conservation Trust and RSPB NI

With only around 150 breeding pairs left in Northern Ireland, every nest matters - making this a rare happy ending.

But it’s also a stark reminder: wildfires, often deliberate, devastate wildlife, destroying nests and fragile habitats in moments. Recovery can take years. They must stop.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in getting these chicks back home 👏

Read the full story: www.peaceplusnature.org

🌱 Do you know a farmer who is going the extra mile for nature? RSPB Northern Ireland is proud to sponsor the Nature Frie...
15/07/2026

🌱 Do you know a farmer who is going the extra mile for nature?

RSPB Northern Ireland is proud to sponsor the Nature Friendly Farmer category at the Farming Life Awards 2026. 🚜🌾👨‍

This award celebrates farmers who are producing food while also protecting habitats, supporting wildlife and creating more space for nature across Northern Ireland.

Farmers can nominate themselves, or you can nominate someone whose work deserves recognition!

Submit a nomination here: www.nationalworldevents.com/fla-2026/

Nominations close at 11:59pm on Monday 3 August 2026.

07/07/2026

We're excited to announce that 4 calling Corncrake have been heard on Rathlin Island this breeding season.

A secretive bird, Corncrake were pushed almost to the brink of extinction here in Northern Ireland, but through the hard work of our dedicated staff, volunteers and working with local farmers and landowners, we have seen them return.

We hope that with continued efforts, we will see them begin to flourish here once more.

Learn more and help us protect species like the Corncrake: https://brnw.ch/21x3Wva

Happy World Seabird Day! 🌊🐦July 3rd is dedicated to raising awareness for seabird conservation worldwide.Northern Irelan...
03/07/2026

Happy World Seabird Day! 🌊🐦

July 3rd is dedicated to raising awareness for seabird conservation worldwide.

Northern Ireland’s coastlines and islands are internationally important havens for breeding seabirds. From iconic Puffins to Guillemots, Razorbills, Fulmars and Kittiwakes, our coastal cliffs burst to life every summer as thriving seabird sanctuaries.

👉 Swipe through to see some amazing shots of our spectacular summer residents! 📸✨

On Rathlin Island, invasive predators caused Puffin numbers to plummet by over 70% in just 20 years, and they need our help!

💙 Please consider supporting our mission to protect these beautiful, yet fragile island homes for future generations of Northern Ireland’s seabirds.

🔗 Learn more and donate to the Rathlin Island Restoration Appeal here: https://www.rspb.org.uk/donate/rathlin

30/06/2026

We brought the message to Stormont today: the public support more investment in nature-friendly farming.

Over 75% of Northern Ireland is farmed, and farmers are key to restoring wildlife, improving water quality and building healthier soils. But Northern Ireland is falling behind the rest of the UK and Ireland, in supporting nature-friendly farming.

Email your MLAs now and ask them to back increased resources and investments for nature-friendly farming.

👉 Take action before it closes: https://action.rspb.org.uk/page/191411/action/1?ea.tracking.id=rspb_uk_facebook

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