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60 Years of Bird Love: Volunteer's Devotion
10 Aug
Summary
- Volunteer Nigel Hewitt dedicated 60 years to bird conservation.
- He helped protect ospreys and managed habitats for cirl buntings.
- Hewitt was also involved in the red-backed shrike project.
For six decades, Nigel Hewitt has devoted himself to the cause of bird conservation, marking him as the longest-serving volunteer for a wildlife charity. His journey began in 1966 when, during a break from his A-level studies, he volunteered with the RSPB to protect ospreys.
Now 77, Hewitt holds a special fondness for the cirl bunting, a bird species that had been on the brink of extinction in the UK. He played a crucial role in managing its habitats across the Labrador Bay and Ashill nature reserves located in Devon.
Beyond his work with the cirl bunting, Hewitt has also contributed to the red-backed shrike project conducted on Dartmoor. His extensive knowledge and passion for birds are highly regarded by fellow enthusiasts.
