We took our small RSPB tent and ventured across the Orkney Isles to the Deerness Boat Show all the way from Finstown. After over an hour wrestling with our tent in drizzly, windy weather, we finally got some shelter and filled it with a singing bird tree full of soft toy singing birds and info leaflets, etc. We also had a lovely Local Group Display as well as loads of new pin badges. The noise of the odd puffin, robin and the unusual sound of an albatross rang out from the tent and attracted the passers by to have a gander in our tent! We were overlooking the Island of Copinsay from Newark Bay and the rain dried up - we spied the daft raft race which included a small converted caravan skimming across the waves which was a very comical spectacle!!
The volunteers had fun on the day and after raising some funds for the RSPB, sending some happy children (and adults) away with prizes and generally speaking to local residents & visitors, we all agreed that this is an event we would love to repeat. We hope to bring a telescope next time to do a spot of real birdwatching!!!
We will be at the County Show on Saturday 13 August - please come and visit us!