Really good advice, wishing you a speedy recovery.

Beautiful spot by the way

Does this passage happen annually regarding crossbills heading south.

We need to connect the young generation into nature, more nature reserves are needed near cities, the younger generation are future Rspb members.

Agree with all your points steve, I think it’s incredibly important that they keep Rainham marshes visitor centre open for example, it’s probably the best reserve in London and in an area which isn’t affluent, with great connections into central London.

A good freind of mine was on site and witnessed this, I couldn’t believe it.