2019 is the 50th anniversary of the RSPB giving nature a home at Bempton Cliffs.
In 1969, the charity put down roots on the cliff tops and since then has spent 50 years protecting the seabirds that flock to the cliffs annually.
As part of their half century celebrations, the team at RSPB would love their friends across the UK and further afield, to send them a card to mark the occasion.
Communications Officer, Maria Prchlik explained further:
‘Everyone likes receiving cards on their birthday and we’re no exception. So we’re asking everyone who’s ever visited us to send one. Home-made or shop bought, drawings or photographs, we don’t mind so long as it’s wishing us a Happy Bird-day.’
And, as an incentive to those who plan to rush to the nearest post box, a pair of RSPB puffin binoculars will be given to the sender of the card that team feels best captures their Big 5-O moment.
Those looking for inspiration for a card have plenty to choose from. The award-winning nature reserve is renowned for its spectacular location so towering chalk cliffs might prove a winner. But the team suspect that the many cards will feature the cliffs’ most popular visitor, the puffin.
Visitor Experience Manager, Sarah Aitken has the exciting task of displaying the cards:
‘I’m really looking forward to opening lots of envelopes – we have plenty of space for the cards in the Seabird Centre, so we’re hoping for extra visits from the postman’.
If you’d like to wish the Bempton Cliffs’ team, Happy Bird-day, send your card to The Seabird Centre, RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Cliff Lane, Bempton, East Yorkshire YO15 1JF.
Full competition details can be found on the Bempton Cliffs Facebook page.