We are very honoured. To everyone in HOS who has helped us in any way in recent years, we thank you for making us the best that we can be.

Marking the award, Juliet Vickery, Chief Executive of the BTO, particularly highlighted HOS’s work with young people, and its determination to increase female involvement alongside excellent fieldwork.

Hi Chris, yes it is - during the summer large numbers of Med Gulls come inland to feed over farmland and downland sites. The peak is usually in mid to late June. Three figure counts are not uncommon