Rutland Birdfair 19th - 21st August

It's that time of year again when birders from Northants and beyond make the annual migration to Leicestershire for the Rutland Birdfair.

If you're looking for new optics, ideas for a birding holiday or just browsing the incredible artwork on display this is the place to be. If you've never been before you're in for a treat.

If you visit on the first day you could join in the debate as Mark Avery asks "Is there a future for grouse shooting" in the events marquee at 4.45pm

http://www.birdfair.org.uk/events/mark-avery-debates-driven-grouse-shooting-banned/

Or on Sunday at 3.30pm

http://www.birdfair.org.uk/events/inglorious-why-its-time-to-say-bye-bye-to-grouse-shooting-mark-avery/

I'll be volunteering at the event so if you're in marquee 7 or 8 on Saturday afternoon tap me on the shoulder and say hello, I won't say no to an ice-cream!

See you there.

http://www.birdfair.org.uk