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RSPB Uncovered Volume 2: Help Us Expose Injustice

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Last month we published 'RSPB Uncovered: the missing Birdcrime files', exposing systematic failures in how the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) conducts wildlife crime investigations. The report, authored by international journalist Ben O'Rourke, examined 14 investigations spanning 1990 to 2025 and revealed how Britain's largest conservation charity has manufactured prosecutions and misled the public.


Ben O'Rourke's report lifts the lid on decades of RSPB misconduct.
Ben O'Rourke's report lifts the lid on decades of RSPB misconduct.

 

Drawing on witness interviews, police reports and freedom of information requests, the report documented a troubling pattern: flawed DNA testing that destroyed livelihoods, evidence that mysteriously disappeared, witnesses allegedly pressured into cooperation, and annual 'Birdcrime' statistics that reject verified police data in favour of unconfirmed tips. The report built a compelling case that something has gone seriously wrong at the RSPB.

 

Now it's time for Volume 2, and we need your help

 

We are now collecting testimony for 'RSPB Uncovered Volume 2', which we plan to publish in early 2027. If you have a story to tell about the RSPB's investigative practices, whether you've been directly affected, witnessed questionable conduct, or have information that sheds light on how the charity operates, we want to hear from you.

This is your opportunity to ensure that these experiences are recorded, investigated and brought to public attention.

 

Who should get in touch?

 

We are keen to hear from anyone with first-hand experience, including but not limited to:

 

  • Gamekeepers who have faced accusations or investigations by RSPB staff.

  • Farmers and landowners who have encountered RSPB operatives on their land or been subject to complaints.

  • Birders and birdwatchers who have witnessed RSPB investigative practices or been pressured to cooperate.

  • Former RSPB employees or volunteers with knowledge of internal investigative procedures.

  • Police officers who have worked alongside RSPB investigators

  • Anyone who believes they have been unfairly treated or targeted by the RSPB

 

All contributions will be treated in confidence. You can choose to remain anonymous in the final report if you wish.

 

How to get involved

 

Please email contact@c4pmc.co.uk with your story, or to arrange a confidential conversation.

 

The first report demonstrated that these are not isolated incidents but part of a decades-long pattern. Volume 2 will broaden the evidence base and ensure that no stone is left unturned.

 

Rural communities have been silent for too long. Help us hold the RSPB to account.

 
 

In line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) we would like to remind you that  if you sign up we hold your contact information on our secure database. We keep this so that we can update you on our progress and inform you of any events or publications that may be of interest. 

If you would like us to remove your contact details from our database please email contact@c4pmc.co.uk

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