10 Facts About RSPB

1.

The RSPB has many local groups and maintains 222 nature reserves.

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2.

Controversially the RSPB entered into a partnership with UK housebuilder Barratt Developments in 2014.

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3.

RSPB maintains over 200 reserves throughout the United Kingdom, covering a wide range of habitats, from estuaries and mudflats to forests and urban habitats.

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4.

RSPB confers awards, including the President's Award, for volunteers who make a notable contribution to the work of the society.

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5.

RSPB has published a members-only magazine for over a century.

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6.

Two of the originals are on long-term loan to the Tunnicliffe gallery at Oriel Ynys Mon, but in 1995 the RSPB sold 114 at a Sotheby's auction, raising £210,000, the most expensive being a picture of a partridge which sold for £6,440.

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7.

RSPB has two separate groups for children and teenagers: Wildlife Explorers and RSPB Phoenix.

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8.

RSPB Phoenix is aimed at teenagers, and produces Wingbeat magazine, which is primarily written by young people for young people.

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9.

The RSPB is a member of The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services.

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10.

The RSPB is the UK Partner of BirdLife International and manages the South Atlantic Invasive Species Project on behalf of the partner governments.

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