Congratulations to former Herts Bird Club chairman and bird recorder Ken Smith who has been awarded the BTO Tucker Medal for his outstanding service to the Trust.
Go to BTO Medal Winners for more information.
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'Birds of Hertfordshire' acclaimed among Britain's best local atlases
Birds of Hertfordshire, our beautifully illustrated account of population trends among more than 300 species recorded in the county, has been judged one of the best local bird atlases in Britain.
A panel of experts convened by British Birds magazine placed our book on a shortlist of the top six county bird atlases. It was then awarded fourth place in the final judging.
Herts Bird Club - BTO Conference 2018
Don't miss this year's Bird Club / BTO conference, which is taking place on Saturday 10 March 2018 at the offices of Affinity Water, Tamblin Way, Hatfield AL10 9EZ from 2 until 5.30pm. A packed programme of presentations includes RSPB investigator Guy Shorrock talking about efforts to crack down on illegal raptor poisoning and
June Crew recognised in New Year honours
We are delighted to report that June Crew, a stalwart contributor to natural history in our county, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen's New Year honours list.
The medal recognises her "voluntary service to Natural History and the community in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire".