.......and so say all of us.
We are delighted that our former colleague and continuing volunteer, Stewart Taylor, was made an MBE in the New Years honours.
Stewart started his career with the RSPB as a volunteer warden at Ramsey Island, Leighton Moss and at our very own Loch Garten Osprey Centre in 1971. He then joined the staff on a five month contract in 1973 guarding the Lake District golden eagles at Haweswater. From there followed a three year stint on Rhum working for the then Nature Conservancy Council. He returned to the RSPB in 1976 when appointed as our first and only warden of the Loch Garten reserve (now part of Aberenthy) . Stewart stepped down from the role of Senior Site Manager in 2002, but continued as a highly valued member of the team until 2010 when he formally retired. Nevertheless he continues to devote his days to adding to our knowledge of the numerous rare invertebrates, plants and fungi for which Abernethy is now so famous. Stewart has been an inspiration to countless staff and volunteers alike. Indeed the training and quiet encouragement he has offered will have prompted many people to pursue careers in conservation.
So we're delighted that his 37 years of dedication have been acknowledged and his continuing voluntary work on the reserve he did so much to establish will mean we continue to benefit from his knowledge and enthusiasm. Very many congratulations Stewart.
And so to our birds..... again all three have not ventured far this week, although Tore did make another trip to the west of her usual haunts, to the north-west of Kaour on the Casamance River. Bynack is still beside the seaside, it looks like he’s found a good feeding area on the west coast of Mauritania, and Rothes, yes you’ve guessed it, on her island of Ilha de Unhocomozinho.
(Posted by Julie Quirie)
Thank you, Richard & Julie - and very well deserved congrats to Stewart Taylor for his MBE in recognition of all his hard work. Good to know that (sometimes) all that dedication is noticed and rewarded. Good that 'our' 3 birds are still pottering around happily.
When will these ospreys be returning to Britain? If they do I wish them well!
Congratulations on the MBE !
Thanks for the update Richard and congratulations to Stewart for his well deserved award of the MBE. It is good to know that someone who really deserves an award actually receives it.
Bynack seems to have found a good fishing area by the sea and Tore seems fairly settled on the Casamance river. Rothes is consistent, staying on her favourite island.
Thank you Richard. Many Congratulations to Stewart on his well deserved achievement. I am so glad he got the recognition he deserved! Good to hear the ospreys are still doing well.
58willow ~ ETA for EJ is another 73 days and for Odin its 82 days
As for Rothes with luck this year will be the one where he/she makes it back home.
Bynack and Tore will be away for 3 winters.
ChrisS.
Thank you Richard and Julie.
Many congratulations to Stewart Taylor MBE. Obviously a well deserved recognition.
Congratulations Stewart on MBE. It couldn't happen to a nicer man.
Congratulations to Stewart on his MBE, it's great to see recognition for someone so knowledgable and enthusiastic about wildlife.
Thaks you Richard and so good our 3 are still doing well and are all safe. The updates so far have been all we could wish for. Long may they continue to thrive. Congratulations to Stewart for gaining the recognition he so deserves. As osprey season gets ever nearer I am wishing that I could volunteer again, all the memories of how cold I was have long gone and seriously thinking about next year now.
Congratulations to Stewart and for all the years he put in with the RSPB.
Thanks Julie for the update, glad to hear they are moving about a little and exploring.
somebody walking past the bird feeder just ---i wonder who- time 11-45
Belated thanks for the update Richard - March starts to seem close - exciting! Many congratulations to Stewart on his MBE. I saw his name on the List when I checked late on NYE. As others have said, very well deserved. Hope he enjoys his visit to the Investiture as much as I did.