Well if so, we have the opportunity for you!
Whether you are fresh out of university, looking for a career change or would love to work with the rspb, internships are a great way to kick start your journey into conservation.
We are looking for a volunteer assistant warden Intern who is hard working, committed and enthusiastic; who will join our small team at Middleton Lakes. They will get involved with the day to day running of the reserve, helping us make it even more awesome for wildlife and people. Along the way you will bag knowledge and skills essential for a career in conservation. As well as being part of the wider Midlands internship community.
If you think that the opportunity is for you then follow this link - http://www.rspb.org.uk/joinandhelp/volunteering/7180-assistant-warden-internship to find out more information on how to apply.
In the mean time, these photos give a flavour of what the wardening team get up to!
Paddling out to the islands to cut them in the Autumn
Cutting back willow around the wetlands to create a mosaic of habitats and halt succession
Pulling up Himalayan balsam along ditch edges
Putting up a new barn owl box.
Surveying for bumblebees - yes binoculars are a good thing to use for this incase you were wondering why Pam and Charlotte were looking at the ground!