Help Birdlife Recover Presentation this Friday

Milford Conservation Volunteers in conjunction with WINGS are hosting a presentation entitled: Help Birdlife Recover.

The presentation open to everyone in our community, young & older, and will provide information on the RSPB’s Beach Nesting Bird Project.

Presenters, Mark Appleton & Bob Chapman from the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) will outline their work in protecting Terns & Waders along the Solent coastline. 

The events will take place at 7.30pm on Friday 20th October at The Bridge. Refreshments will be available from 7pm until 8.30pm. 

Plus in 2024, a potential Volunteer Programme is planned to be set up with a collaboration between the RSPB, MCV and WINGS. 

The programme will aim to help breeding Ringed Plover & other waders around Hurst Spit. 

You can discover how to get involved at this event.

Suggested Presentation Entrance Donation: 

• £5 
• Under 16 Free.

To book, please contact: keithmetcalf2022@btinternet.com

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About WINGS

Wings Wildlife Heritage (known simply as ‘Wings’) was set up in 2022 by Keith Metcalf and friends when they launched their ‘Nature Story-telling’ sessions for youngsters on the Village Green at the May Fair 2022.

The group is ‘not for profit’ and aims to encourage youngsters, and ‘those still young at heart’, to help our depleted local wildlife. Keith's message is that; “Everybody is welcome to help us in our quest to inspire others and enable wildlife recovery on our doorstep”.

To join the WINGS group, please contact Keith.

WINGS

keithmetcalf2022@btinternet.com

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About Milford Conservation Volunteers (MCV)

Milford on Sea Conservation Volunteers are a group of local people who are dedicated to conserving and improving the environment within Milford on Sea and Keyhaven parish. MCV volunteers have regular tasks groups for logging, scrub clearance, balsam pulling and such like. 

In 2020, MCV members were honoured to receive the country’s highest accolade for a voluntary group, the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, which is equivalent to an MBE.

New volunteers, young and old are always welcome.

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MCV also run other events such as:

'Drop-in' Birding Sessions - Free

• 1st Saturday each month at the bird observatory (Keyhaven).
• 3rd Saturday each month and at the Bird Hide at Sturt Pond. (Next to The Lighthouse Cafe.)

Guided local Nature Rambles - Free.

• Nature Walks held on a monthly basis.

Creeks and Saltmarsh Birding Boat Trips.

• Held each month during winter (October to March).
• Sailing from Keyhaven Hurst Ferry Pontoon.
• This is a boat trip around Keyhaven Creeks and Saltmarshes, led by Keith Metcalf plus special guest bird experts.
• Space is limited so pre-booking is essential.

To see details of all MCV events, please click here.

Milford Conservation Volunteers (MCV)

www.milfordconservation.org