A slightly late Happy New Year to all!

2013 kicks off to a busy start with the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch on the 26th and 27th of january. Never one to be left out of the action Strathbeg will be inviting everyone for a weekend of fun hands on activities and a chance to muck in on the worlds largest wildlife survey.

Events start at 10am and visitors will be able to join the Mystery Bird Scavenger Hunt. It's very mysterious. Can't say anything more. Kids (and adults) can have a go at making their own bird feeders and we'll be running mini garden birdwatches throughout the day too so you can brush up on those little brown things before having a go at your very own Big Garden Birdwatch in our wildlife garden.

To join in with the Big Garden Bird Watch at home simply watch the birds in your garden or the local park etc fot 1 hour and let us know what you've seen.

Entry will be free, voluntary contributions to the Vick Anderson Chutney Fund are of course welcome, so pack a flask, grab the kids and head on over for a slice of the action!

More information at http://www.rspb.org.uk/events/details.aspx?id=tcm:9-336775

See y'all there

Iain