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RUTLANDAND

Rutland Water
is a celebrated
osprey hotspot.

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also be young birds this year’s panto.
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practising their flying
skills s. You may see a bird S Activities for children
soar over the Birdfair
si ite – listen for tannoy Apart from Steve Backshall’s star turn, this year there will again be a
announcements – or panto on Sunday at 3–3.45pm, staged by the Wildlife Trusts. It’s based
head to Manton Bay on Beatrix Potter – but don’t expect the wildlife celebrities taking part
(see p56) for closer to stay too close to the script! Other family activities include craft with
vie RSPB Wildlife Explorers (opposite Marquee 5) and pond-dipping.
ews. For an alternative
experience, you could
take a trip aboard the
Rutland Belle, which Admire the
cruises to parts of the paintings and W Enjoy
res servoir where you stand photographs in artwork
the Art Marquee.
the chance of seeing
fishing ospreys. Cruises The Art Marquee is
cost £22 for adults and well worth a browse
£13 for under-16s; book for its stunning Shoeb
at www.ospreys.org.uk displays of wildlife
paintings, prints,
photos and sculpture,
not to mention
keenly priced artist’s
greetings cards. Don’t
miss work from the
Flight Lines project,
a collaboration
between the BTO and
Society of Wildlife Osprey: T oms Photos/Alamy; Jess French: Kindle Entertainment Ltd; artwork: Darren Woodhead; Steve Backshall: WENN Ltd/A amy
Artists exploring bird :Penny Boyd/A amy; opt cs:John Robertson/A amy; fi m crew: Chadden Hunter/naturepl.com; moth: FLPA/A amy
migration (Darren
Woodhead’s piece
‘Bird ringing on
Bardsey’ is pictured).
On Saturday at
Hear all 4.15–5pm, Chris
about Steve
Backshall’s Packham reveals the
adventures. winners of the Bird
Photographer of the
S Meet the stars Year Awards.
For a growing army of viewers, the ultimate TV wildlife hero
maybe isn’t the one you’re thinking of – it’s Steve Backshall. XVisit the BBC Wildlife
Worshipped by adoring children, the all-action presenter and
author makes his first Birdfair appearance. As well as talking team on our stand
about his adventures on Saturday (7.30–9.30pm, booking
essential) and Sunday (11–11.45am), he’ll be signing books and Your favourite magazine has been a stalwart
meeting fans. Other TV personalities at Birdfair include our Birdfair sponsor for years. See us in Marquee 66,
columnist Nick Baker, Bill Oddie and Miranda Krestovnikoff. Stand 1–2 for a sensational subscription offer – you
can also enter the ScillyIsles competition there.
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