Each year the BTO, with support from the Marsh Charitable Trust, recognise outstanding achievements in ornithology in the form of awards, with one of the categories covering ‘local ornithology’. This particular award is given to a bird club or group by the BTO Board, that either publishes a book, completes a study or conducts any other exceptional activity in the preceding calendar year that advances knowledge about birds.
So… we are delighted to announce, that this year the Friends of the Lower Derwent Valley were nominated and successful in receiving this award 🤩
The review panel were unanimous in agreeing that the Friends extensive ornithological and conservational efforts in the Lower Derwent Valley and surrounding area were nothing short of exemplary. They recognised the cutting-edge tracking of key bird species such as Spotted Crakes and the radio-tagging of Jack Snipe (amongst other species), along with the comprehensive bird ringing studies and the provision of a training site for wader and wildfowl ringing. They were also very impressed with the recent publication of the Birds of the Lower Derwent Valley, as well as the charities great achievements working with partners in safeguarding the English reintroduction of Corncrakes.
Mike Jackson (in his role as Chair of the Friends) and Craig Ralston (as Senior Reserve Manager and author of the Birds of the LDV) travelled to London last night to attend the awards ceremony at the Mall Galleries, to collect this award on behalf of the whole group including the Friends trustees, volunteers and supporters. It was a real surprise for the group to receive this award and a great honour for two of the team to represent the Friends at the ceremony, showcasing the incredible efforts of so many people over the last 10 years. With thanks to this award and the cheque for £1,000, so much more can continue to be done to protect the Ings and its special wildlife, so watch this space for more updates... but in the meantime a huge thank you must go to everyone who makes up the Friends of the Lower Derwent Valley.
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