Standing up for Nature
I was interested to see BTO saying: “We’ve taken the difficult decision to not return to Global Birdfair as an exhibitor. While we recognise that Birdfair provides an opportunity to meet with members and volunteers, our continued investment in other ways to engage with supporters is proving to be a more effective use of resources. …
I’m a fan of the Bird Fair but as I wrote in my Birdwatch September column I think Bird Fair has declined in standing in recent years. I skipped 2022 but have attended the last two, post-covid, Bird Fairs. It seems to me that people are voting with their feet and that what was once…
I’m looking forward to this new and earlier version of Hen Harrier Day. I’m told the weather will be perfect… For the unfolding details why not subscribe to Wild Justice’s free newsletter – click here.
Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust regret to announce that they will no longer run the annual Rutland Water Birdfair Over the past 31 years, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust (LRWT), supported by our hardworking staff, volunteers and members, has been proud to run Birdfair, the foremost and internationally-renowned bird-watching, wildlife and conservation event. Working with…
As an example of life getting somewhat back to a new normal, the annual Society of Wildlife Artists’ exhibition opened at The Mall Galleries on Wednesday and closes on Sunday 24 October. It’s well worth a visit. On Wednesday evening, a slightly nervous group of guests arrived at the exhibition for the annual BTO Awards…
If you signed the petition asking the Royals to Rewild then you might be interested in this event on 9 October.
Yesterday I went to the Game Fair to chat to Andrew Gilruth of the GWCT in front of a fairly full audience in the Carter Jonas marquee. I’ve been going to the Game Fair for years, my first was over 30 years ago and I’ve never turned down an invitation to attend. A couple of…
Tomorrow I’ll blog about it and other things, and bring you a book review too.
Last Monday evening I was part of a chat with Natalie Bennett and Alex Lees which discussed driven grouse shooting. It felt quite fun at the time, and was streamed live, but you can catch up with it here too.
I thought I knew a bit about the Bird Fair but it’s interesting to find out new things. And there seems to be a quite a lot to find out about the Bird Fair too – from what people say. There is a wikipedia page about the Bird Fair – I don’t think I’d seen…