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Help Turtle Doves sing again

This Christmas, send a message of hope for Turtle Doves to the Government's Environment and Farming Ministers by clicking HERE. The Big Give Christmas Challenge returns this week (until 9 December) and a festive donation to Turtle Doves will go twice as far - DONATE. Find out more about our work with Turtle Doves at www.rspb.org.uk/helping-nature/what-we-do/protecting-species-and-habitats/species-spotlight/species-spotlight-turtle-dove

Peregrine

Tell the UK Government they must do better for nature

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has finished its passage through Parliament and will now become law. Since the UK Government introduced the Bill in March, we’ve been fighting to ensure the best outcome for nature. Thousands of you, our members and supporters, have stood with us and supported our campaign – thank you. Take further action now at www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/tell-the-uk-government-they-must-do-better-for-nature

Street names evoke nature as the real thing vanishes

A study of Ordnance Survey data has revealed a huge increase in the number of new road names inspired by bird species that have undergone shocking declines and continue to be pushed closer to the brink. In our analysis of OS Open Names data for Great Britain covering 2004 to 2024, we have found steep increases in the number of streets in new developments named after birds that are declining in the wild. Read more at www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/street-names-evoke-nature-as-the-real-thing-vanishes

Big Garden Birdwatch 23-25 January 2026

Get ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch (BGBW) - the RSPB’s biggest annual event. It takes place on 23, 24 and 25 January 2026. All the details are on the following webpage https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch. You can sign up to take part at https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch/register

Searching thousands of images to find evidence of Turtle Doves

Father and son volunteer team James and Reece Clissold are putting in the hours to help protect Turtle Doves. Working with the RSPB and local landowners, James and Reece set up trail cameras to see if areas are being visited by the UK's only migratory dove - a bird whose numbers have plummeted by almost 99% since the 1960s. Watch their short film at www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM6R56Xp05c

RSPB asks for evidence of burning on peatlands

The RSPB is asking people to report moorland burning on peatlands.  The data collected will help tackle illegal and unsustainable burning. Peatlands account for 12% of the UK’s land area and contain more carbon than the forests of the UK, France, and Germany combined. 80% of our peatlands are in degraded condition, emitting rather than sequestering the carbon needed to help combat climate change, due to historic damaging land management practices, including repeated burning. Every year from October until April, upland vegetation is systematically burned to encourage the growth of young heather shoots and grass to provide food and grazing for red grouse, deer and livestock. However, scientific  reviews show that regular burning environmentally damaging and has caused our peatlands to become a source of emissions. To report a burn anonymously, you can visit the RSPB Burning website or download the My Survey123 app (available on iOS and Android). By doing this you can play a vital role in protecting this globally important habitat.

New screen at RSPB Middleton Lakes in Staffordshire funded by local groups

Last year several groups generously funded a project to replace a viewing screen at RSPB Middleton Lakes and the work has now been completed, including vegetation management around the screens to benefit a range of invertebrate life and plants.

2026 Calendar

The 2026 Calendar

2026 Calendar and Photo Competition

Many thanks to the members who voted for their favourite photos. The photos which received the most votes were:

These are the photos which are included in the Group's 2026 calendar.

The calendars are now on sale at the Group's indoor meetings and field trips at £6.50. They can also be posted to you for the additional cost of £2. To order simply email calendars@lincolnrspb.org.uk with your name, address and how many you wish to purchase (reduced postage for more than one calendar, contact us for prices). Payment is by BACS to: Account: RSPB Lincoln Group, Sort Code: 30-90-79, Acc No: 33899768. Please use the reference CALENDAR.

Nine year old wins major wildlife photography award

She's 9 and already winning major wildlife photography awards. Meet the Eagle Eyed Girl Here.

Bird-food sales

Unfortunately, we are no longer able to sell bird food as we don't have any volunteers who are prepared to do it. If you would be willing to volunteer please contact Graham Mumby-Croft.

Secondhand Books

Unfortunately, we are no longer able to offer secondhand books for sale at our indoor meetings as we don't have any volunteers who are prepared to do it. If you would like to volunteer please contact Graham Mumby-Croft

Lincoln Cathedral's peregrines

In 2025 the Peregrines at Lincoln Cathedral successfully hatched 4 eggs, the first on Easter Monday. The Group organised a watchpoint at the Cathedral at weekends in June and July and it is proposed that we do the same again in 2026. If you would like to help at the watchpoint please contact Gwen Randall

Photo: One of Lincoln Cathedral's peregrines by Yvonne Allen.

 Peregrine

Volunteering at Langford Lowfields

Do you have a passion for nature?
We're looking for volunteers to spend a few hours a week chatting to visitors here at our Langford Lowfields Nature Reserve. We are looking for volunteers for Thursday morning, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - half and full days available. You'll be based at our lovely beach hut and be able to get involved with pond dipping and events. Click here for more information.

Free coach travel for children on Sunday coach outings

You can book one free coach seat for a child under the age of 16 for each adult seat you book and pay for in advance - any admission charges will still apply, only the coach travel is free. We realise that it can be expensive for families to visit nature reserves so we are making this offer to encourage more people to bring children with them and encourage them to take an interest in birds, wildlife and our wonderful natural heritage.

Newsletters

The Group ceased producing paper copies of newsletters in 2024, all news is now on-line.only. Copies of all newsletters from the Group's formation in 1974 to the last one issued in 2014 are available on Dropbox
You do not need a Dropbox account to view them.

To find out more about the RSPB click on the RSPB logo or visit www.rspb.org.uk

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