Touring the RSPB’s Sandy Reserve with Tom Fewins and Amanda Crack of the RSPB

Last month, I took the opportunity of the RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch to visit the organisation’s headquarters and tour the reserve in Sandy. 

I was able to discuss a wide range of environmental issues with RSPB representatives– from wind farms to agricultural policies to global warming.  

The RSPB plays a vital role in bird conservation and for our environment. With over one million members, 12,000 volunteers and a charitable income of nearly £80million, it is great that they are headquartered in our area.   I hope local councils will continue to encourage our schools to make full use of this great resource and giving kids a great connection with our natural wildlife.

2011 will mark the 50^th anniversary of the move of the RSPB to its headquarters in Sandy.  A great way to mark this milestone is to bring the family to the sanctuary, learn firsthand about the work of the RSPB and maybe make a donation or two to help promote their vital work.