Twitchers gather in Rutland for Europe’s biggest birdwatch
Posted by ericww on August 18, 2010
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KEEPING up this week’s ornithological theme here, news just in reveals that from Friday this week until 22 August the 22nd Annual British Birdwatching Fair – Europe‘s biggest gathering of ornithologists – is taking place at Rutland Water Nature Reserve.
Described as the “birdwatcher’s Glastonbury,” Birdfair encompasses the whole spectrum of the birdwatching industry whilst at the same time supporting global bird conservation. This is the event of the year if you’re into birds and wildlife. There are hundreds of stands selling the latest products for wildlife enthusiasts. You’ll find everything, from scopes to sculptures, binoculars to bird food, eGuides to eco-holidays!
Organisers promise a packed programme of events. Three separate timetables boast a fantastic variety of lectures. The Events Marquee hosts quiz shows, question and answer sessions, exclusive book launches and family-based entertainment. The Birdfair Auction offers the chance to bid for a whole host of lots, donated by exhibitors, ranging from holidays, to artwork, to unique one-off experiences, with all the monies raised going directly to this year’s Birdfair project.
Sounds like awesome summer fun… and if ever there was an HZH post worth re-tweeting it’s this one!! 
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