Save Our Wild Isles
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Species

Our wild isles are home to some of the most incredible species on Earth but we’re pushing nature to the brink. Shockingly, since 1970, over 40% of UK species populations have declined.

The BBC’s Wild Isles series showcases some of our most spectacular wildlife events. Discover more about these UK residents and visitors including how to make sure they remain part of our wild isles.

Ancient Oak Trees

Witnesses of our changing landscape, we must protect our ancient oaks for the thousands of species they support and for the climate too.

Starlings

Famed for their aerial group gatherings, these dancing mimics are fast disappearing from our skies. Here’s how we can help them.

Bees

Vital for nature and our own survival, these small but mighty winged workers are under threat. Find out what we can do to protect them.

Golden Eagles

These iconic but elusive raptors are making a comeback. With our help they could soar right across our wild isles once more.

Beavers

Extinct from the UK for hundreds of years, these ecosystem engineers are back and busy at work. With our protection, they’ll be here to stay.

White-tailed Eagles

Once wiped out here in the UK, these bold birds have made a comeback. With our help, they can continue to thrive.

Atlantic Salmon

Our wild isles are a European stronghold for this epic travelling and transforming fish. We need to act now to keep it that way.

Orcas

Clever, social and adaptable, these powerful ocean predators are also incredibly vulnerable because of what we’re doing to our marine ecosystems.

Manx Shearwaters

These ocean wanderers are epic long-distance travellers. Their future is at risk, and we can play a vital role in protecting them.

Puffins

These clown-like seabirds are much-loved and unmistakable visitors to our shores. But they’re on the brink and need our help.

Basking Sharks

Gentle giants of the seas and visitors to our wild isles, how we treat our waters may be harming these mysterious long-distance travellers.

Threats to nature

The UK is now one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world and our precious habitats are under enormous threat. Learn more about them and what we can all do to protect and restore these havens for wildlife.

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