Celebrating 50 years of bird ringing at Stanford Reservoir!

 
On 10th May, we gathered to celebrate 50 years of ringing at Stanford Reservoir and the subsequent formation of the  Stanford Ringing Group. 
The Chequers hosted and put on a marvellous spread alongside some well-earned liquid refreshment for the group, its supporters and friends from over the years. Mick provided a potted history of the group and its formation along with some interesting facts and trends relating to the birds ringed by the group.  

Mick holding forth to a captive audience

Over the years, the ringing locations, ringers and species of bird have changed. We have lost several species from our main ringing site at Stanford Reservoir. However, we have also gained a few along the way too. Who knows what species we might be ringing in 50 years’ time! 

Various miscreants from the SRG, partners and friends

A big thank you to all whom came along to join in the celebration and make it so special. A special thank you to the Chequers for their hospitality and to Gina Jones for the fantastic cake, which not only looked amazing but tasted great too!

Lastly, our thanks to Mick for all of his efforts and hard works over the years. Without his dedication and commitment, the group would not be what it is today!
Here’s to the next 50 years.

Written by JLU