Monthly Diary - March 2010

1st
Mar
Chief Scientific Officer, Campbell Murn, gave a presentation on Red Kite reintroductions to Sparsholt College.
3rd Mar
Ashley giving a presentation at the IAATE conference Tracey with Melissa from Tampa Bay, another vulture fundraiser
Ashley giving a presentation at the IAATE conference
Tracey with Melissa from Tampa Bay, another vulture fundraiser
Award winner Ashley along with best poster award winner Hugo from Mexico. Danette Beck & Darby helping to fund-raise for the vulture bands
Award winner Ashley along with best poster award winner Hugo from Mexico.
Danette Beck & Darby helping to fund-raise for the vulture bands
Ashley & Tracey travelled to Albuquerque in New Mexico to attend the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE) conference. Ashley made a presentation called "An assault on all the senses", looking at how to make a display an unforgettable experience for the visitor. Old acquaintances from last year's conference were met and new friends that wish to help support the vulture project were made. At the awards ceremony the Trust won the "Best Enrichment Device" award for its mealworm feeding system for Burrowing Owls and, for the second year running, Ashley won the award for the best conference presentation, as voted for by the delegates. In addition the Trust was awarded a conservation grant of $2000 towards the International Vulture Programme.
5th
Mar
Wild Arena held a photographic day at the Trust.
8th
Mar
Gale attended the "Visit Wiltshire Attraction" meeting at Salisbury Muesuem.
10th
Mar
Jimmy gave a talk about the work of the Trust to the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hambledon.
11th
Mar
Campbell gave an interview to BBC Radio Solent for Mother's Day, about what dedicated mothers vultures make.
14th
Mar
Mothers' Day lunch in the Griffon Rooms
Mothers' Day lunch in the Griffon Rooms
To celebrate Mothers' Day, a special lunch was served in the Griffon Rooms. More than eight families attended, and the mums in the parties had the opportunity to fly an owl.
15th - 19th
Mar
Keith and Gale during a training session
Keith and Gale during a training session
Webmaster Keith Channing visited the Trust for a week from his home in France. The purpose of his visit was to discuss web design matters, and to understand the new computer system (in which staff were, at the time, undergoing intense training), with a view to helping with the transfer of data from the existing membership and sponsorship databases.
16th
Mar
Ashley gave a talk about the Trust to Southdown Valley Group, in Waterlooville
17th
Mar
Gale attended the Andover Expo exhibition on behalf of the Trust.
Ashley travelled to London to attend the BIAZA council meeting.
19th Mar
Natural History producer Fergus Beeley filmed an interview at the Trust.
20th Mar
Mike, Ryan and Paul in the new uniform
Mike, Ryan and Paul in the new uniform
The offical launch date of the new uniforms for all Trust bird staff.
23rd
Mar
Education Officer Lou Ritchie attended a school outreach visit at Broadoaks Centre.
24th
Mar
A private Owls by Moonlight was held for EDS Sports & Social Club
25th
Mar
School outreach visit to St John's Primary School, Gosport.
Ashley gave a talk about the Trust to the Andover Rotary Club.
28th
Mar
Thames Valley Vultures visited the Trust on a group visit.
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