IRELAND CONFERENCE 27–29 March 2009 Postcode and Springwatch

Title First name Speakers a million Last name voices for

Delegate 1 RSPB member? Yes No Stephen Moss nature Title First name Television producer, writer and broadcaster, Stephen Moss, Last name will kick off the conference with a humorous Friday evening talkBill entitledOddie, Bill An Oddieevening Goes without Wild, Bill Big Oddie Cat Diary,, in reference How to toWatch his RSPB member? Yes No Delegate 2 close work with the popular naturalist. Stephen works at the Wildlife RSPB Northern Ireland and BirdWatch Ireland are Address BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol, where he has been responsible for many successful series, including Birding with driven by a passionate belief in our responsibility to ALL IRELAND CONFERENCE 27–29 March 2009 Postcode and Springwatch. protect birds and the environment. Through Contact phone no. conservation projects and campaigns, we work E-mail both separately and together to improve the Robert Straughan chances of birds and the places they live in. Payment As RSPB Red Kite Officer for Northern Ireland, Robert oversees our work on Northern Ireland’s first species I enclose a cheque for £ made payable to reintroduction. From project planning, to collecting chicks from “The RSPB” or, Please debit my MASTERCARD/VISA/MAESTRO Wales and looking after them prior to release, Robert will give (Maestro only) his account of what it’s like to be on the front line of the reintroduction of a magnificent bird of prey. Issue number (Maestro only)

Valid from Expiry date Graham Wynne Cardholder’s name

Cardholder’s address (if different from above) As RSPB Chief Executive, dedicated conservationist and chair of the policy committee of BirdLife International, Graham will share his experiences of leading the RSPB in taking action for nature in a global context.

✂ Are you interested in volunteering with the RSPB? Images: red kite by David Kjaer (rspb-images.com) JOIN US

Please return this form by Friday 6 March 2009 to: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales no. 207076, TAKING ACTION RSPB Northern Ireland Headquarters, Belvoir Park Scotland no. SC037654 840-0590-08-09 FOR NATURE Forest, Belfast BT8 7QT – special reduced rate – special reduced www.rspb.org.uk/nireland/aic £50 / €63 for RSPB members RSPB £50 / €63 for non-members for £60 / €76 delegate day talk and Saturday £35 / €44 – Friday members) (RSPB delegate day talk and Saturday £40 / €50 – Friday (non-members) morning and Sunday £35 / €44 – Saturday* (RSPB members) morning and Sunday £40 / €50 – Saturday* (non-members) excludes dinner on Saturday excludes * Booking form Booking bookings Online is taking the that the RSPB Please note for bookings should be arranged Accommodation only. conference rooms until Hotel is holding Burrendale The separately. 2009 book early to avoid so please 6 March Friday other 2599. For call 028 4372 disappointment; Board Tourist contactaccommodation, please the NI on 028 9023 1221. please book meYes, package conference Full dinner Saturday conference, day talk, Saturday evening (includes Friday one: tick places. Please morning trips) and Sunday options delegate Day ✂ please contact on variations, more information For Please complete Cathcart on 028 9049 1547. Joanne detailsyour overleaf. Field trips Option one / Murlough sands Bay Dundrum Option two Forest, through Castlewellan Guided red kite walk and maze walk lake the arboretum, featuring experts! near and far nature action for Taking – three Session is taken – when action fantastic wildlife Island’s Rathlin RSPB Wynne, benefits – Graham Global action, local Chief Executive 12 noon12 closes Conference Sunday 29 March 2009: 29 March Sunday noon 9.30 am–12 be subject to change. Please note programme details may and speakers 1–2.30 pm2.30–4 pm stands of marketplace – quiz the and viewing Lunch 4–4.30 pm4.30–7 pm7 pm pm–late and close Final questions 7.30 area and hotel facilities the surrounding Time to enjoy dinner Gala Drinks reception columnist and author columnist Guardian Stephen Moss, TV producer, TV producer, Moss, Stephen the first steps Taking Session one – and outline of programme Welcome to be confirmed Speaker experts! species action for Taking – Session two Straughan, kite project – Robert Northern Ireland Red Kite Officer NI Red RSPB Sea eagles RSPB, White-tailed – Colin Shaw, sea eagles on Mull – Territories threatened birds on the UK Overseas Saving International Officer Sarah Sanders, RSPB Friday 27 March 2009 27 March Friday 6 pm onwards8–9.30 pm Registration 2009 28 March Saturday Bill Oddie without An evening 8.30 am onwards am 9.30–11 Registration am11–11.30 pm am–1 11.30 stands of marketplace – quiz the Break and viewing Programme details Programme FOR NATURE FOR The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Taking action for nature’ and it promises to nature’ action for is ‘Taking conference theme of this year’s The trip – combining top quality arranged a specially speakers, be a fantastic weekend and drinks reception on the released red kites and a gala dinner to see the recently evening. Saturday and – experts an interest in nature with anyone for is an event conference The as as well presenters, will be presentationsThere from wildlife alike! non-experts programme includes The bird conservation. and leaders in the field of local experts the recent protection projects, featuring a session on reintroduction and species and a presentationred kite reintroduction in Northern Ireland Island’s on Rathlin you to find out more about how will also be an opportunity There fantastic wildlife. environment. own in your nature can take action for RSPB Northern Ireland and BirdWatch Ireland cordially BirdWatch Ireland and RSPB Northern 2009,All Ireland Conference the shadow in you to the invite Hotel, the Burrendale Mourne Mountains, at of the majestic Down. Newcastle, Co TAKING ACTION TAKING 840-0590-08-09 all ireland conf bookform 17/11/08 14:55 Page 2 Page 14:55 17/11/08 bookform conf ireland all 840-0590-08-09 – special reduced rate – special reduced www.rspb.org.uk/nireland/aic £50 / €63 for RSPB members RSPB £50 / €63 for non-members for £60 / €76 delegate day talk and Saturday £35 / €44 – Friday members) (RSPB delegate day talk and Saturday £40 / €50 – Friday (non-members) morning and Sunday £35 / €44 – Saturday* (RSPB members) morning and Sunday £40 / €50 – Saturday* (non-members) excludes dinner on Saturday excludes * Booking form Booking bookings Online is taking the that the RSPB Please note for bookings should be arranged Accommodation only. conference rooms until Hotel is holding Burrendale The separately. 2009 book early to avoid so please 6 March Friday other 2599. For call 028 4372 disappointment; Board Tourist contactaccommodation, please the NI on 028 9023 1221. please book meYes, package conference Full dinner Saturday conference, day talk, Saturday evening (includes Friday one: tick places. Please morning trips) and Sunday options delegate Day ✂ please contact on variations, more information For Please complete Cathcart on 028 9049 1547. Joanne detailsyour overleaf. Field trips Option one / Murlough sands Bay Dundrum Option two Forest, through Castlewellan Guided red kite walk and maze walk lake the arboretum, featuring experts! near and far nature action for Taking – three Session is taken – when action fantastic wildlife Island’s Rathlin RSPB Wynne, benefits – Graham Global action, local Chief Executive 12 noon12 closes Conference Sunday 29 March 2009: 29 March Sunday noon 9.30 am–12 be subject to change. Please note programme details may and speakers 1–2.30 pm2.30–4 pm stands of marketplace – quiz the and viewing Lunch 4–4.30 pm4.30–7 pm7 pm pm–late and close Final questions 7.30 area and hotel facilities the surrounding Time to enjoy dinner Gala Drinks reception columnist and author columnist Guardian Stephen Moss, TV producer, TV producer, Moss, Stephen the first steps Taking Session one – and outline of programme Welcome to be confirmed Speaker experts! species action for Taking – Session two Straughan, kite project – Robert Northern Ireland Red Kite Officer NI Red RSPB Sea eagles RSPB, White-tailed – Colin Shaw, sea eagles on Mull – Territories threatened birds on the UK Overseas Saving International Officer Sarah Sanders, RSPB Friday 27 March 2009 27 March Friday 6 pm onwards8–9.30 pm Registration 2009 28 March Saturday Bill Oddie without An evening 8.30 am onwards am 9.30–11 Registration am11–11.30 pm am–1 11.30 stands of marketplace – quiz the Break and viewing Programme details Programme FOR NATURE FOR The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Taking action for nature’ and it promises to nature’ action for is ‘Taking conference theme of this year’s The trip – combining top quality arranged a specially speakers, be a fantastic weekend and drinks reception on the released red kites and a gala dinner to see the recently evening. Saturday and – experts an interest in nature with anyone for is an event conference The as as well presenters, will be presentationsThere from wildlife alike! non-experts programme includes The bird conservation. and leaders in the field of local experts the recent protection projects, featuring a session on reintroduction and species and a presentationred kite reintroduction in Northern Ireland Island’s on Rathlin you to find out more about how will also be an opportunity There fantastic wildlife. environment. own in your nature can take action for RSPB Northern Ireland and BirdWatch Ireland cordially BirdWatch Ireland and RSPB Northern 2009,All Ireland Conference the shadow in you to the invite Hotel, the Burrendale Mourne Mountains, at of the majestic Down. Newcastle, Co TAKING ACTION TAKING 840-0590-08-09 all ireland conf bookform 17/11/08 14:55 Page 2 Page 14:55 17/11/08 bookform conf ireland all 840-0590-08-09 ee tt aa rr

dd ee cc uu dd ee rr

ll aa ii cc ee pp ss

–– ee gg mm aa ss rr kk nn cc oo oo aa ii tt ff pp www.rspb.org.uk/nireland/aic

ee oo

cc gg ee nn tt ee nn aa rr ii gg ee ff ee kk ll nn £35 / €44 – Friday talk and Saturday day delegate day talk and Saturday £35 / €44 – Friday members) (RSPB delegate day talk and Saturday £40 / €50 – Friday (non-members) morning and Sunday £35 / €44 – Saturday* (RSPB members) morning and Sunday £40 / €50 – Saturday* (non-members) £50 / €63 for RSPB members RSPB £50 / €63 for non-members for £60 / €76 ee oo oo dd cc

ll yy oo ll aa uu excludes dinner on Saturday excludes BB FF DD * Online bookings Online bookings is takingthe that the RSPB Please note for bookings should be arranged Accommodation only. conference rooms until Hotel is holding Burrendale The separately. 2009 so please book early to avoid 6 March Friday other 4372 2599. For disappointment; call 028 Board Tourist contactaccommodation, please the NI on 028 9023 1221. me please book Yes, dinner Saturday conference, day talk, Saturday evening (includes Friday one: places. Please tick morning trips) and Sunday ✂ please contact on variations, more information For Please complete Cathcart on 028 9049 1547. Joanne detailsyour overleaf. ss pp ii rr tt

ll oo ee ee ii nn ww FF oo tt

:: nn nn 99 oo oo ii ii 00 tt tt 00 pp pp 22 OO OO

experts! Session three – Taking action for nature near and far nature action for Taking – Session three taken – when action is fantastic wildlife Island’s Rathlin RSPB Wynne, – Graham Global action, local benefits Chief Executive sands / Murlough Bay Dundrum Forest, through Castlewellan Guided red kite walk and maze walk lake the arboretum, featuring hh cc rr aa MM

99 22

yy aa dd nn uu SS 9.30 am–12 noon 9.30 am–12 be subject to change. Please note programme details may and speakers 1–2.30 pm2.30–4 pm stands of marketplace – quiz the and viewing Lunch 4–4.30 pm4.30–7 pm7 pm pm–late Final questions and close 7.30 hotel facilities area and the surrounding Time to enjoy Gala dinner Drinks reception noon12 closes Conference columnist and author ee ii

dd Guardian dd OO

ll ll ii BB

tt uu oo hh tt ii ww ss gg ll nn ii ii nn 99 aa ee 00 tt vv 00 99 ee ee 22 00

nn 00 dd hh AA Stephen Moss, TV producer, TV producer, Stephen Moss, the first steps Taking Session one – and outline of programme Welcome presenter Darryl Grimason talks about his Television nature and encouraging others to take action for journey experts! species action for Taking – Session two Straughan, kite project – Robert Northern Ireland Red Kite Officer NI Red RSPB Sea eagles RSPB, White-tailed sea eagles – Colin Shaw, on Mull – Territories threatened birds on the UK Overseas Saving International Officer Sarah Sanders, RSPB 22

rr ee hh aa cc rr MM mm

aa 88 MM 22 mm

77 yy aa 22 aa rr dd yy rr gg aa uu dd tt oo ii aa rr rr FF SS 6 pm onwards8–9.30 pm Registration 8.30 am onwards am 9.30–11 Registration 11–11.30 am11–11.30 am–1 pm 11.30 stands of marketplace – quiz the Break and viewing PP EE RR UU TT AA NN

RR OO FF NN OO II TT CC AA

GG NN II KK AA TT RSPB Northern Ireland and BirdWatch Ireland cordially and BirdWatch Ireland RSPB Northern Bird Conservation Conference All Ireland you to the invite 2009, at majestic Mourne Mountains, in the shadow of the Newcastle, Co Down. Hotel, the Burrendale it promises to and nature’ action for is ‘Taking conference theme of this year’s The trip – combining top quality a specially arranged speakers, be a fantastic weekend a gala dinner and drinks reception on the to see the recently released red kites and evening. Saturday and – experts with an interest in nature anyone for is an event conference The as presenters, such will be presentationsThere from wildlife alike! non-experts bird and leaders in the field of Darryl as local experts Grimason, as well and species programme includes a session on reintroduction The conservation. in Northern Ireland the recent red kite reintroduction protection projects, featuring will also be an There fantastic wildlife. and a presentation Island’s on Rathlin in your nature can take action for you to find out more about how opportunity environment. own Title First name Speakers a million Last name voices for

Valid from Expiry date Graham Wynne Cardholder’s name

✂ Are you interested in volunteering with the RSPB? Images: red kite by David Kjaer (rspb-images.com) JOIN US

dd ee cc uu dd ee rr

ll aa ii cc ee pp ss

–– ee gg mm aa ss rr kk nn cc oo oo aa ii tt ff pp www.rspb.org.uk/nireland/aic

ee oo

ll yy oo ll aa uu excludes dinner on Saturday excludes BB FF DD * For more information on variations, please contact on variations, more information For Please complete Cathcart on 028 9049 1547. Joanne detailsyour overleaf. Yes, please book me please book Yes, one: places. Please tick Online bookings Online bookings is takingthe that the RSPB Please note for bookings should be arranged Accommodation only. conference rooms until Hotel is holding Burrendale The separately. 2009 so please book early to avoid 6 March Friday other 4372 2599. For disappointment; call 028 Board Tourist contactaccommodation, please the NI on 028 9023 1221. dinner Saturday conference, day talk, Saturday evening (includes Friday morning trips) and Sunday ✂ ss pp ii rr tt

ll oo ee ee ii nn ww FF oo tt

:: nn nn 99 oo oo ii ii 00 tt tt 00 pp pp 22 OO OO

experts! Session three – Taking action for nature near and far near nature action for Taking – Session three taken – when action is fantastic wildlife Island’s Rathlin RSPB Wynne, – Graham Global action, local benefits Chief Executive sands / Murlough Bay Dundrum Forest, through Castlewellan Guided red kite walk and maze walk lake the arboretum, featuring hh cc rr aa MM

99 22

dd Guardian dd OO

ll ll ii BB

tt uu oo hh tt ii ww ss gg ll nn ii ii nn 99 aa ee 00 tt vv 00 99 ee ee 22 00

rr ee hh aa cc rr MM mm

aa 88 MM 22 mm

RR OO FF NN OO II TT CC AA

Delegate 1 Delegate RSPB member? Yes No Stephen Moss nature Title First name Television producer, writer and broadcaster, Stephen Moss, Last name will kick off the conference with a humorous Friday evening talk entitled An evening without Bill Oddie, in reference to his RSPB member? Yes No Delegate 2 Delegate close work with the popular naturalist. Stephen works at the RSPB Northern Ireland and BirdWatch Ireland are Address BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol, where he has been responsible for many successful series, including Birding with driven by a passionate belief in our responsibility to ALL IRELAND CONFERENCE Bill Oddie, Bill Oddie Goes Wild, Big Cat Diary, How to Watch 27–29 March 2009 Postcode Wildlife and Springwatch. protect birds and the environment. Through Contact phone no. conservation projects and campaigns, we work E-mail both separately and together to improve the Robert Straughan chances of birds and the places they live in. Payment As RSPB Red Kite Officer for Northern Ireland, Robert oversees our work on Northern Ireland’s first species I enclose a cheque for £ made payable to reintroduction. From project planning, to collecting chicks from “The RSPB” or, Please debit my MASTERCARD/VISA/MAESTRO Wales and looking after them prior to release, Robert will give (Maestro only) his account of what it’s like to be on the front line of the reintroduction of a magnificent bird of prey. Issue number (Maestro only)

Valid from Expiry date Graham Wynne Cardholder’s name

✂ Are you interested in volunteering with the RSPB? Images: red kite by David Kjaer (rspb-images.com) JOIN US

Valid from Expiry date Graham Wynne Cardholder’s name

✂ Are you interested in volunteering with the RSPB? Images: red kite by David Kjaer (rspb-images.com) JOIN US