Welcome to RSPB Manchester Local Group

The RSPB Manchester local group was formed in 2026 to continue the work of our funded Manchester community project.

The group focuses on community engagement and Swift conservation but also organises birding walks, nature talks and fundraising events.

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An Evening with David Lindo, The Urban Birder Wed 21 October

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RSPB local group flag carried by volunteer
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We’re looking for a new social media officer!

10 September 2026

Would you be interested in a rewarding volunteer role with the RSPB Manchester local group? Are you a whizz on social media? If so, we…
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An Evening with David Lindo, The Urban Birder Wed 21 October

2 September 2026

Wed 21 October at 7.30 pm Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NS The new RSPB Manchester Local Group is delighted to invite…
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RSPB Manchester local group launch

24 March 2026

The RSPB Manchester local group is launched on Friday 27 March at a special event at Manchester Museum. The group continues the long tradition of…
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Nuthatch eating a nut at Pennington Flash, Greater Manchester
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Birding with the local group at Pennington Flash

14 October 2026

Tara, RSPB local group member: “I had a wonderful time walking around Pennington flash and being joined by new people I hadn’t met before! A…
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Stepping out for Dove Stone – Tales from the Ringway 2

27 September 2026

“The RSPB walks have been such a wonderful opportunity to explore new places and meet new people. It really opened my eyes to the beauty…
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More about our members

25 September 2026

Want to know more about our amazing volunteers at Manchester RSPB group? Well, you’re in the right place! Just keep reading… Joe “Gardener, gamer, gig…
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Stepping Out for Dove Stone

11 September 2026

Over eighty people joined us for a stage or more of our GM Ringway fundraiser for Dove Stone Reserve. Here are the accounts from volunteers…
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