The Ghost Bird Exhibition opened on Saturday 18th January, by the artist Louise Ann Wilson and Blanaid Denman, RSPB’s Skydancer Project Officer.
Blanaid opened the proceedings with a short talk about the hen harrier, covering the nature and habitat of the bird, why the hen harrier is so special and the need for public awareness of its plight.
Louise Ann Wilson followed with an introduction to the photographic exhibition, based on the 2012 performance and art installation in the Trough of Bowland, which responded to the local environment and plight of the hen harrier in the north of England.
The exhibition opening was well attended, by local RSPB members, volunteers and the general public and can be viewed daily, free of charge, at the Stagsike Visitor Centre until Friday 4th April.
To find out more about the hen harrier and the RSPB’s Skydancer Project see http://www.rspb.org.uk/skydancer/
To explore and discover the work of Louise Ann Wilson and find out more about the Ghost Bird exhibition see http://www.louiseannwilson.com/#/g-h-o-s-t-b-i-r-d/4566702033
Jill J