Click on the link below to read about our final coach trip of the 2025/26 Season to Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Idle Valley. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds #RSPB @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @nottswildlife.bsky.social group.rspb.org.uk/leeds/news-b...

RSPB Leeds Local Group trip to Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Idle Valley Nature Reserve on 13th June 2026 - Leeds Local Group

A report on our Coach Trip to Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Idle Valley on Saturday 13th June 2026

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Please click on the link below to read our Bolton Abbey coach trip report. Photos courtesy of Mike. #RSPB #Leeds @rspbengland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social group.rspb.org.uk/leeds/news-b...

RSPB Leeds Local Group trip to Bolton Abbey on Saturday 30th May 2026 - Leeds Local Group

A report on our coach trip to Bolton Abbey on Saturday 30th May 2026

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Please click on the link below to read our latest trip report on our coach trip to @lincswildlife.bsky.social Far Ings and @yorkswildlife.bsky.social Trust North Cave. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds #RSPB group.rspb.org.uk/leeds/news-b...

RSPB Leeds Local Group trip to Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Far Ings and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust North Cave on 25th April 2026 - Leeds Local Group

A report on our coach trip to Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Far Ings and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust North Cave on Saturday 25th April

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Last week the RSPB announced updated guidelines around feeding garden birds. Please click on the link below to read the statement on our website and follow the links for more information. #Leeds #RSPB group.rspb.org.uk/leeds/news-b...

An Update on the RSPB's Guidance for Feeding Garden Birds - Leeds Local Group

The RSPB has updated its guidance around feeding garden birds. Please read this statement and follow the links to find out more information.

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Our next indoor meeting is taking place THIS WEDNESDAY starting at 7:30pm. The speaker is Peter Henderson who will be taking about The Spectacular Birds and Wildlife of Southern India.

Click on the link below to read the report about our coach trip to Upper Teesdale which took place on Saturday 28th March. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds #RSPB group.rspb.org.uk/leeds/news-b...

RSPB Leeds Local Group trip to Upper Teesdale on 28th March 2026 - Leeds Local Group

A report on our Coach Trip to Upper Teesdale on Saturday 28th March 2026

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Our next indoor meeting is taking place on Wednesday 15th April starting at 7:30pm. The speaker is Peter Henderson who will be taking about The Spectacular Birds and Wildlife of Southern India. #Leeds #RSPB

Spring has started to spring into action as nature wakes up from its long winter sleep. We're updating the Local Wild Places section of our website, so click on the link below to find out where you can enjoy nature in the Leeds area. #Leeds #RSPB group.rspb.org.uk/leeds/local-...

Please don't forget that our next indoor meeting is taking place THIS WEDNESDAY starting at 7:30pm. The speakers are Pauline Hogg and Phill Brady who will be taking about 'Wildlife and Rural Crime - What constitutes Wildlife and Rural Crime and what can I do if I come across it'. #Leeds #RSPB

Click on the link below to read a report about our outdoor meeting at Eccup on Saturday 28th February. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #RSPB #Leeds group.rspb.org.uk/leeds/news-b...

RSPB Leeds Local Group outdoor meeting at Eccup on Saturday 28th February 2026 - Leeds Local Group

A report on our outdoor meeting at Eccup on Saturday 28th February 2026

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Our next indoor meeting is taking place on Wednesday 18th March starting at 7:30pm. The speakers are Pauline Hogg and Phill Brady who will be taking about 'Wildlife and Rural Crime - What constitutes Wildlife and Rural Crime and what can I do if I come across it'. #Leeds #RSPB

Please click on the link below to read about our coach trip to Rutland Water which took place on Saturday 14th February. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds #RSPB group.rspb.org.uk/leeds/news-b...

RSPB Leeds Local Group trip to Rutland Water on 14th February 2026 - Leeds Local Group

A report on our coach trip to Rutland Water which took place on Saturday 14th February 2026

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If you're a #Yorkshire birder grab any opportunity to hear Craig talk about the past, present and future of the @ldvnnr.bsky.social . A fascinating insight into the importance of the LDV both nationally and internationally. Thanks to @rspbleedslocalgr.bsky.social for the event. #YorkshireBirding

Please don't forget that our February Indoor Meeting is taking place on WEDNESDAY starting at 7pm. All welcome! #Leeds #RSPB

Please click on the link below to read a report about our Outdoor Meeting at Roundhay Park on Saturday 31st January. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds #RSPB group.rspb.org.uk/leeds/news-b...

RSPB Leeds Local Group outdoor meeting at Roundhay Park on 31st January 2026 - Leeds Local Group

A report on our Outdoor Meeting at Roundhay Park on Saturday 31st January

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Our next indoor meeting is taking place on Wednesday 18th February starting at 7:30pm. The speaker is Craig Ralston who will be taking about 'The Lower Derwent Valley - A Historical Conservation and Migration Review'. #Leeds #RSPB

Click on the link below to read the report about our first coach trip on 2026 which took us to RSPB Frampton Marsh on the 17th January. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds #RSPB group.rspb.org.uk/leeds/news-b...

RSPB Leeds Local Group visit to RSPB Frampton Marsh on 17th January 2026 - Leeds Local Group

A report on our coach trip to RSPB Frampton Marsh on Saturday 17th January 2026

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#HappyNewYear from the RSPB Leeds Local Group! Our next Indoor Meeting is taking place on Wednesday 21st January, starting at 7:30pm. Our speaker with Linda Jenkinson who will be talking about 'Winter Finches' and providing an update on Leeds Swifts. #Leeds #RSPB

Click on the link bellow to read about our coach trip to RSPB Burton Meer and Parkgate on Saturday 13th December. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds #RSPB group.rspb.org.uk/leeds/news-b...

RSPB Leeds Local Group visit to RSPB Burton Mere and Parkgate on 13th December 2025 - Leeds Local Group

A report on our coach trip to RSPB Burton Meer and Parkgate on Saturday 13th December 2025

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Please click on the link below to read our latest trip report to Cresswell and Druridge Bay. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds #RSPB group.rspb.org.uk/leeds/news-b...

RSPB Leeds Local Group trip to Cresswell and Druridge Bay on 15th November 2025 - Leeds Local Group

A report on our coach trip to Cresswell and Druridge Bay on 15th November 2025

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Our next indoor meeting is taking place on Wednesday 19th October starting at 7:30pm. The speaker is Laurence Rose who will be talking about Windhover. All welcome! #Leeds #RSPB

Click on the link below to read about our coach trip on the 18th October to YWT Spurn and Kilnsea Wetlands. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds #RSPB group.rspb.org.uk/leeds/news-b...

RSPB Leeds Local Group trip to YWT Spurn and Kilnsea Wetlands on 18th October 2025 - Leeds Local Group

A report on our coach trip to YWT Spurn and Kilnsea Wetland on Saturday 18th October 2025.

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Our next indoor meeting is taking place on Wednesday 15th October starting at 7:30pm. The speaker is Simon Joseph who will be talking about An Introduction to Yorkshire Dragonflies and Damselflies. All welcome! #Leeds #RSPB

Click on the link below to read about our coach trip to RSPB Saltholme and Greatham Creek on 20th September. Photos courtesy of Geoff. #Leeds #RSPB

RSPB Leeds Local Group trip to RSPB Saltholme and Greatham Creek on 20th September 2025 - Leeds Local Group

A report on our coach trip to RSPB Saltholme and Greatham Creek on Saturday 20th September 2025.

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Today we are attending the Gull Summit in Inverness because gulls are in trouble and need help. You can read more about how we can learn to live with gulls here: www.rspb.org.uk/scotland/new... 📷: Ben Andrew (rspb-images.com)

A full list of our Indoor Meetings and Coach Trips for the 2025/2026 Season is now available on our website. Please click on the link below for more information! #Leeds group.rspb.org.uk/leeds/news-b... Photo courtesy of Jonathan (our newsletter and website editor)

GOOD NEWS: the peat burning ban is being extended in the English uplands. 👏 Peatlands lock up carbon, protect water & support rare wildlife. We hope today's announcement signals a move to end this damaging practice for good, and thank our supporters for helping make it happen.

Welcome Emma Reynolds MP to your new role as Environment Secretary. The choices ahead on nature, farming and development will be critical, and the right ones can deliver lasting benefits for people and nature. We look forward to working with you.

Thanks to brilliant conservation efforts with our partners it has been a record year for Hen Harriers in the Forest of Bowland, with one of the highest number of fledglings recorded in over 40 years! Read all about it here: www.rspb.org.uk/england/engl...

Garden birds not looking well? It could be trichomonosis. By reporting sick or dead birds, you can directly help our scientists understand this disease. Report here: www.gardenwildlifehealth.org Please don’t clean or remove feeders until after we visit - this step is crucial.❗