And it is hello from her....

Hi there!

Well, as you may have read Sarah has finished her internship and is off to pastures new. Luke has finished his six months here too, and has moved to do the second half of his internship at Minsmere. In excahnge, we now have a new face, in the shape of Kate. So let's see what she has to say....

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Hey all! I’m Kate, Frampton’s new conservation intern; having completed the same role at Minsmere I am excited to get my feet under the table and explore the reserve and the wash. Originally from Blackpool in Lancashire, regular trips to Cumbria and the Lake district inspired me to love nature from before I could walk – one of my earliest memories is searching for Beatrix Potter’s Mrs Tiggiwinkle on Cat Bells and instead finding and befriending a slow worm (probably against its will, poor thing)! In 2012 I moved to Norwich to study Ecology at UEA and gained a real enthusiasm for community ecology and habitat management. It was through various field trips and volunteering at a local nature reserve that I knew working outdoors, close to wildlife and the environment, was my calling. Having graduated last year and grilled every professional I knew, I learnt that the first step on the career ladder was an internship/residential volunteering; RSPB has always been a front runner in terms of conservation and policy making so when the internship was posted, I applied immediately and here I am!

Particularly interested in science and research and bridging the gap between academia and practical application, I am hoping to gain an understanding of RSPB’s ‘ground force’ and how to maintain and enhance reserves through a hands-on approach. As Plato said “the beginning is the most important part of the work”, I intend to come here with open ears, open eyes and an open mind to absorb as much as I can. I’ve learnt much already but would love to nail my wader ID skills and also push myself to take on larger projects and responsibilities; I’m sure the team will be able to help with that! Whilst at Frampton/Freiston I hope to see some spectacles, get to know the locals (of the bird and human variety) and generally learn more about this internationally important habitat. Hope to see you out there!