British Birdwatching Fair 2011

Just back from the Birdfair where for the fifth year running Rachel and I had a stand representing REGUA in Brazil. Sharing a stand with Rick Simpson Birding Services worked out very well and REGUA again received a great deal of interest. Each year more and more people we speak to have previously heard about REGUA and many had even visited the Reserve. Many thanks to everyone who came by to see us and show their support!

It wasn't all work though and we occasionally managed to get away from the stand to catch up with friends and take a look around. This year we bought some excellent prints from John Gale and Steve Cale and I decided to commission an original painting from Steve of Atlantic Forest tanagers. I can't wait to see the finished article! Many thanks to Alan Martin and Richard Robinson for their invaluable help on the stand and also to Rick and Elis for making the event so much fun!

From the left: Rick Simpson, Elis Simpson, Rachel Walls, Alan Martin and me.

Birdfair bribery - Rachel's 'Bellbird Brownie', 'Spadebill Shortbread' and 'Fruitcrow
Flapjack' went down a storm (click to enlarge)! For more excellent home baking
check out Rachel's blog at http://rawbaking.blogspot.com/

Sam Woods of Tropical Birding doing his bit to promote REGUA.