Celebrating Bird Recording & Inspirational Birdwatching in Essex since 1949
4th CONSERVATION
CONFERENCE
WWW.EBwS.ORG.UK
‘COASTAL & MARSHLAND BIRDS of ESSEX’
Saturday 17th March 2018, Northumberland Lecture Theatre, Writtle University College, Writtle, CM1 3RP
08:45-09:45 Registration and refreshments – with time to view the exhibits and displays
10:00-10:05 Welcome address by GERRY JOHNSON MBNA, EBwS Chairman
MORNING SESSION Chaired by M *******************
10:05-10:40 ”CONSERVING THE COASTAL BIRDS OF ESSEX – REFLECTIONS FROM 30-YEARS ON THE FRONT LINE”
Dr CHRIS GIBSON FBNA, Ecologist, Conservationist, Broadcaster and Author
10:40-10:50 Beyond the Podium – up to ten minutes of delegate’s ‘Questions & Answers’ with Chris Gibson
10:50-11:25 ”BREEDING SEASON POPULATIONS OF WADERS – WINNERS AND LOSERS”
Dr DAWN BALMER, BTO Ecologist, Head of Surveys and National Survey Coordinator
11:25-11:35 Beyond the Podium – up to ten minutes of delegate’s ‘Questions & Answers’ with Dawn Balmer
11:35-12:10 ”NEW MOON ON THE WANE – THE CURSE OF THE CURLEWS”
RICK SIMPSON, Wader Quest
12:10-12:20 Beyond the Podium – up to ten minutes of delegate’s ‘Questions & Answers’ with Rick Simpson
12:20-13:40 ’Light’ sandwich lunch break – time for informal discussions with speakers and to view the displays
AFTERNOON SESSION Chaired by M *************
13:40-14:15 ”LITTLE TERNS – BIG CHALLENGES”
SUE RENDELL-READ, RSPB Ecologist, Project Manager EU LIFE and Little Tern Project
14:15-14:25 Beyond the Podium – up to ten minutes of delegate’s ‘Questions & Answers’ with Sue Rendell-Read
14:25-15:00 ”WATER BIRDS OF THE COAST IN WINTER”
Dr TERESA FROST, BTO Ecologist Wetland Birds Survey National Organiser
15:00-15:10 Beyond the Podium – up to ten minutes of delegate’s ‘Questions & Answers’ with Teresa Frost
15:10-15:45 ”DEVELOPMENT OF RESERVES – FROM RAINHAM TO WALLASEA”
GRAHAM WHITE, RSPB Senior Wetland Ecologist
15:45-15:55 Beyond the Podium – up to ten minutes of delegate’s ‘Questions & Answers’ with Graham White
15:55-16:30 Summing up and ‘Grand Raffle’ draw with so many splendid prizes to be won.
Registered Charity No: 1142734