The Atlantic Forest comes to the Chelsea Flower Show

Spent the day helping out the World Land Trust on their Saving the Atlantic Rainforest exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Launched by Bill Oddie on Tuesday, the aim of the exhibit is to celebrate the biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest as part of the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity, and raise awareness of the importance of its conservation. The exhibit has received a gold medal as well as the Best in Section award, no mean feat! It was certainly very popular today, receiving lots of interest and many enquiries about the Atlantic Forest, the World Land Trust and REGUA.

The stand featured a webcam streaming live action from the feeders at REGUA, that proved to be a huge hit. I logged 15 species throughout the day, including 3 Rusty-margined Guans, Ruby-crowned, Green-headed, Red-necked and Brazilian Tanagers, Red-rumped Cacique, and a surprise first for the Lodge garden - a male Yellow-legged Thrush! This species is unusual at feeders and is yet another indication of the success of the reforestation at REGUA. Many thanks to the World Land Trust for a great day!