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Over the last week there has been a tireless effort to tackle the ongoing wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park. While encouraging progress had been made thanks to immense support, unfortunately the fire threat has been growing at RSPB Abernethy following a change in weather conditions.

This is the story of how we have been fighting a huge wildfire on our Abernethy nature reserve. It has been an exhausting few days, but it has shown the power of people coming together to protect a landscape they love. youtu.be/FTexLL2PC_k

How RSPB Scotland staff and volunteers fought a huge wildfire with help from the local communityYouTube video by RSPByoutu.be

The last few days have been incredibly challenging but seeing the immense community effort to halt the spread of the fire and to support each other, is incredible and a testament to how deeply we all care for this landscape. Encouraging progress has been made, but this remains an ongoing situation.

RSPB Abernethy is an incredible place for nature, supporting more than 5,000 species including some of the UK's rarest and most threatened wildlife. Its importance is recognised not just on a UK level but an international one by many protected area designations.

Our teams on the ground are fighting a significant wildfire at our Abernethy nature reserve. It has now grown to cover more than 400 hectares of this special place for nature and people.

Climate change is already impacting birds across the UK. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and more frequent extreme weather can shape where species live, how common they are and the timing of breeding and migration. Some of the UK’s most vulnerable birds are already declining.

A new study has revealed the devastating long-term impact of bird flu on Gannets ⚠️ Two of the world's largest Gannet colonies, including Bass Rock, are not expected to recover until 2041 after adult mortality soared during the 2022 outbreak. Discover more: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

Beaver kit spotted on our Insh Marshes nature reserve! Beavers were released in this area in 2024 as part of the Bringing Beavers Back to the Cairngorms Project.

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Insects are an essential part of nature – and they’re important for people too 🐝 🐜🪲 Some of our tiniest species have a big impact, and we can take action to help look after them. This National Insect Week, get to know some of Scotland’s small but mighty creatures 👇️ 📸 Gen Tompkins, David Palmer

Invasive non-native species are one of the major drivers of nature loss globally – and a significant pressure on Scotland’s wildlife ⚠️ We’re involved in projects and partnerships across Scotland to prevent, reduce or remove the threat to ensure our amazing species and habitats are protected 💪

We’re excited to be at the Royal Highland Show this week. 🚜🐄🌱 Farming and crofting sit at the heart of Scotland's economy and rural communities. They are also at the front line of the climate and nature emergencies, both suffering from the impacts and being key to the solutions. But,

We were delighted to host @gillianamartin.bsky.social Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs at RSPB Scotland's Lochwinnoch nature reserve this morning to showcase just one example of how the Nature Restoration Fund is transforming places for nature and for people across Scotland.

Good news for Capercaillie! 170 male Capercaillie were recorded at breeding lek sites in the Cairngorms National Park this year, rising from 131 in 2025. At RSPB Abernethy, 35 lekking males were recorded, up from 30. @cairngormsnews.bsky.social

'The spectacle of seabirds here is unrivalled' Last week, we shared that Bass Rock and Craigleith island have joined our RSPB nature reserve network. Take a trip with some of the people who helped make it happen 👇 youtu.be/054MxvvFePM

Celebrate with RSPB and partners as they visit their newest seabirds reservesYouTube video by RSPByoutu.be

🚨 Berwick Bank update The developer has applied to change the plans, which could make it easier to build this deadly wind farm close to world famous seabird sites. Action for climate and nature must go hand in hand. There's still time to stop Berwick Bank. www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

BIG NEWS for some of Scotland's most iconic seabird islands 📣 Bass Rock and Craigleith are now part of our nature reserve network! Together with @seabirdcentre.bsky.social we’re taking an exciting step forward to deliver a more secure future for seabirds. youtube.com/watch?v=WHxVpCh5E-Q

Amazing news as RSPB adds iconic seabird islands to its reservesYouTube video by RSPBwww.youtube.com

World Swift Day is an annual global celebration of swifts including the ones that return each summer to breed in Scotland. Swifts are incredible. They spend almost their entire lives in flight, landing only to breed. But Swifts are in trouble. Two thirds have already been lost from the UK.