Group Leader's Report April 2010

Group Leader’s Message

Hello, my name is Mike Hines and I have just been appointed as Group Leader for the RSPB West Norfolk Local Group. I have been a  birdwatcher and RSPB member for about 30 years. When I first became interested in birds I was living in the Midlands and one of the first things I did was join the RSPB Local Group. As a beginner, the group meetings and outdoor visits encouraged and informed me in all aspects of birdwatching.

I moved to Norfolk because of the areas great birding heritage and it has been my home for the last ten years. I am also a BTO member and do voluntary survey work for that organisation. In recent years, I am never very far from my camera and I have become very keen on bird photography.

I have had great enjoyment from birds and nature and now feel it is time to give something back to the hobby and encourage others to learn and enjoy birds and the wider environment. It was this reason I put myself forward as group leader of the RSPB West Norfolk Local Group.

At this time of the year I get excited about the extra bird activity that is taking place all around us. The arrival of our summer migrants, bird song, display rituals, nesting, and the first fledglings. I look forward to the group going through a similar period of excitement with members getting to know each other better, displaying their  talents by getting more involved with group activities, please help us encourage more fledgling bird lovers to join our group.

Thanks to all members for their support.

Good Bird Watching.   Mike Hines

Contact Details:

Mike Hines,
Barn Owl Cottage,
High Street,
Wighton
Norfolk, NR23 1PF. 
Tel: 01328 821375.