A group of just over 20 birders met for a walk at Stanwick Lakes yesterday morning at 9am.  It was -6C but a sunny day.

Our leader, local birder Bob Webster, organised us for a brisk walk around the frozen lakes where the best birds were some yellowhammers and bramblings on some game cover and a woodcock and red kite.

It was a lovely sunny day and walking kept us warm.

I took the opportunity to give Bob a badge to mark the fact that he has completed 35 years of volunteering for the RSPB - leading walks, doing conservation work, surveys and being a leading light with the local RSPB Group.  Thanks Bob - you are one in a million!

A love of the natural world demonstrates that a person is a cultured inhabitant of planet Earth.

  • Greenmannick - welcome!  Thanks for your comments.

    A love of the natural world demonstrates that a person is a cultured inhabitant of planet Earth.

  • I'd like to add my thanks to Bob, He's been teaching me about birds for about 34 years since I was in the YOC. Bob and Keith Betts would organise birding outings for us and in the winter there would be bird talks / quizzes and prizes at Bobs house.

    I still learn something every time I manage to get on one of Bobs organised walks.

    Unfortunately I couldn't make it on Boxing day - I'm sure he will still be leading us round for years to come though!. Thanks Bob