RSPB runs special event to showcase its work with cirl buntings at Labrador Bay in South Devon
On Sunday 17 July, the RSPB will be running short guided walks on their Labrador Bay reserve near Shaldon. This follows the success of similar walks in May.
The RSPB’s Steven Henry said: “We had lots of interest back in May with each walk well attended by people eager to see cirl buntings. While they don’t necessarily have the glamour of rare tigers or pandas they are precious in their own way and it’s great to be able to share this with people.”
Throughout the day, staff and volunteers will be on hand to talk about the success of their cirl bunting project and hopefully show people these elusive yet charismatic little birds. The cirl bunting was once known as the village bunting due to its wide range across the south of Britain but numbers went into terminal decline in Britain in the 1930s. At one point, numbers were as low as 118 pairs.
Thanks to the help of local farmers, the RSPB has brought the number up over 800 pairs and the future is now looking brighter for this handsome, yellow bird. Labrador bay, one of the most recent RSPB reserves, is playing a major part in the cirl bunting’s recovery. Steven added: “Of course it’s not just cirl buntings we’ll be seeing. There’s always lots of butterflies around the hedgerows when the sun shines, and there are always birds such as peregrines, kestrels and skylarks around the site.
“The reserve car park is on the road between Shaldon and Babbacombe. So bring the family, bring your binoculars and boots and let us entertain you!”
For more details call Steve Henry on 0771 770 1037
More information on Labrador bay can be found at http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/l/labradorbay/index.aspx
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