tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888557101920954598.post3309103603376900917..comments2024-03-28T09:14:44.977+00:00Comments on Non-Stop Birding: RSPB Visit- Beddington FarmlandsPeter Alfreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06561747770128374819noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888557101920954598.post-41737454599573832962010-03-18T06:08:33.605+00:002010-03-18T06:08:33.605+00:00Yes, last time we asked the RSPB for help the resp...Yes, last time we asked the RSPB for help the response was different.<br />Since then the WWT have demonstrated the critical importance of Urban Nature Reserves with the incredible success of the London Wetland Centre.<br />South London needs a major reserve (Barnes in the West, Rainham in the East so far). <br />Anyone interested in bird conservation will clearly see the importance of creating a major reserve that will connect the diverse population of South London directly to nature-there is unrivalled educational potential here and for conservation bodies- unrivalled member recruitment potential.Peter Alfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06561747770128374819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888557101920954598.post-58890211826540025962010-03-17T23:38:34.608+00:002010-03-17T23:38:34.608+00:00Hi Peter
That's encouraging news...
I can re...Hi Peter<br /><br />That's encouraging news...<br /><br />I can remember back to the mid 90's when the RSPB had an opportunity to secure the site then. But for one reason or another... (Money / Politics) The route of all evil! <br />The RSPB Wouldn't, Couldn't, Didn't. <br /><br />I remember well Derek's disappointment at the time.<br /><br />We need a Flagship nature reserve this side of London. It is of paramount importance.<br /><br />MalcolmMalcolm Riddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12765171985411436084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888557101920954598.post-30455702879041236862010-03-16T22:14:25.784+00:002010-03-16T22:14:25.784+00:00Never give up- I aint even started yet:-))Seriousl...Never give up- I aint even started yet:-))Seriously.Peter Alfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06561747770128374819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888557101920954598.post-4061086184180286692010-03-16T21:23:07.946+00:002010-03-16T21:23:07.946+00:00Nice one Pete - Let's hope it is the start of ...Nice one Pete - Let's hope it is the start of things to come. Well done on your never give up attitude!Chris Townend (Jaffa)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13017435496784035951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888557101920954598.post-30320574608479792222010-03-15T22:16:11.148+00:002010-03-15T22:16:11.148+00:00Great news Pete! Glad the meeting went well and th...Great news Pete! Glad the meeting went well and the response was so positive.Lee Dingainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13885711242063856917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888557101920954598.post-49205035564894398222010-03-15T21:55:26.065+00:002010-03-15T21:55:26.065+00:00Yes, it is very positive. They said they couldn...Yes, it is very positive. They said they couldn't manage the site completely but could offer an advisory and support role- which is great. Will be a great help.Peter Alfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06561747770128374819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888557101920954598.post-50257258093045625042010-03-15T21:03:22.303+00:002010-03-15T21:03:22.303+00:00Superb Peter, just the news we all wanted to hear....Superb Peter, just the news we all wanted to hear. Hopefully this will help to ease the way forward and take the pressure off the Beddington birders.Graham Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12908280556207762311noreply@blogger.com