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Tuesday 1st<\/sup> September, 7:30pm   York House, Hyde Room<\/strong>
Sennen Powell – \u2018Beyond Bird Photography: exploring the visual culture of birds\u2019 <\/strong>
PLUS insights into her time on the RSPB\u2019s Youth Council<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sennen is a photographer, artist, ornithologist, member of the RSPB\u2019s Youth Council, observer to the board of trustees and a member of our\u00a0group. She works to raise awareness of the ecological crisis, highlight the role young people can play and explore how the media influence people\u2019s connection to nature. Her talk will examine how birds and ornithology are experienced through visual culture and how historical events and modern economics have shaped that imagery. She will share her photography project which looks at how we understand birds through cameras. New ideas on nature connection, the folklore revival and sci-fi may be included! Finally, Sennen will provide insights from her time on the RSPB Youth Council and the importance of youth campaigning in conservation charities.\u00a0

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Photo by Pippa Hyde<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Tuesday 8th<\/sup> September, 2pm\u00a0York House, Hyde Room<\/strong>
Ian Guildford – \u2018Protecting our Birds and Wildlife \u2013 Enforcement Partnership at Work\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UK National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU)<\/a> assists in the prevention and detection of wildlife crime by obtaining and disseminating information from a wide range of organisations and by assisting police forces in wildlife crime investigation. Drawing on 25 years of experience, Ian will demonstrate how the police work in partnership with other agencies, both enforcement bodies and NGOs such as the RSPB, to investigate wildlife crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n







Tuesday 6th<\/sup> October, 7:30pm \u00a0 York House, Hyde Room<\/strong>
Ben Chapple \u2013 Naturetrek \u2013 \u2018Wildlife of Southern Africa\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Covering habitats from the Okavango Delta to the cliffs and rich coastal waters of the Western Cape, with iconic species such as Lion, Leopard, White Rhinoceros and Southern Right Whale, plus the more obscure, but equally fascinating, Aardvark, Caracal, Aardwolf and Black-footed Cat. The equally astonishing birdlife includes giants like Ostrich, Southern Ground Hornbill and Lappet-faced Vulture and a glittering array of bee-eaters, kingfishers and barbets. Ben will also discuss interesting aspects of conservation and animal behaviour and suggest how you can experience Southern Africa for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Tuesday 13th October 7.30 pm – ONLINE (Zoom)<\/strong>
Jacob New – \u2018The Wildlife of the Scottish Highlands\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Photo by Rhona Richardson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

A look at some of the most interesting species that the UK has to offer from Jacob New, Head Ranger at the Aigas Field Centre<\/a>. This talk will consider the historical and current significance of land use in the Highlands and how this has impacted its wildlife, whilst also looking at ongoing projects and the status of various species that specialise in the Scottish wilderness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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***THURSDAY 5<\/strong>th<\/sup><\/strong> November, 7:30pm \u2013 ONLINE (Zoom)<\/strong> PLEASE NOTE DATE<\/strong>
Michael Warren – New Book \u2018The Cuckoo’s Lea- A Forgotten History of Birds and Place\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Warren is a keen birder, author, teacher and medievalist who\u2019s fascinated by birds, words and landscapes. Hidden in English place names are the ghostly traces of birds conjuring powerful identities for people in ancient landscapes. What are their stories and secrets? How did people encounter birds over a thousand years ago? In The Cuckoo’s Lea,<\/em><\/strong> Michael sets out on the trail of these ghosts. Weaving together personal quest with early literature, history and ornithology he contemplates the nature of place and discovers the fascinating heritage behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Tuesday 10th<\/sup> November 2pm<\/strong> York House, Hyde Room<\/strong>
Ralph and Brenda Todd – \u2018Return of the Osprey\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ralph and Brenda have spent many separate weeks, over a long span of years, as volunteer wardens at the famous RSPB Loch Garten reserve<\/a> in the shadow of the Cairngorms. This talk tells the history, changes and developing story of Ospreys returning to Scotland as a breeding bird, the protection they have been afforded and the conservation issues surrounding them plus some of the beautiful habitats, scenery and wildlife within striking distance of the reserve. They will tell this story through a typical volunteer\u2019s week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Photo by John Strachan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Tuesday 1st<\/sup> December, 7:30pm \u2013 York House, Hyde Room   Short Talk and Quiz + FESTIVE SOCIAL
+ Second hand book stall<\/strong>
John Strachan \u2013 Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A short presentation of John\u2019s latest photographs from his trip to the south-west of England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n






Tuesday 15th December, 7:30pm \u2013 ONLINE (Zoom)<\/strong>
Rob Parry, CEO Wild Cymru – Species and Habitat Restoration: The Work of Wild Cymru<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This talk will look at the work of Wild Cymru<\/a>, including farm and habitat restoration projects across Wales, for species such as Yellowhammer and Willow Tit. In addition, the talk will look at some species-specific conservation measures being undertaken including the reintroduction of Marsh Fritillary, Beavers and Water Voles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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