A general monthly overview of the park by Tracey
Smith.
Although this page will always be retrospective, we shall seek to provide
important breaking news by news flash on the front cover of the magazine.
4th June
Guest speaker Karen
Waters demonstrating the various methods used to hand-rear
Bustards
First member’s night of the 2005 was greeted by large numbers
and sunny weather. Whilst members enjoyed the free wine / soft drinks
and a meal from the BBQ, there was also the opportunity to take
part in the evening’s competitions. Match the owner to their
pet (featuring most of the Trust staff) and guess the weight of
the baby Milky Eagle Owl “Tolkien”.
Volunteer Don Mutch
receiving his award as Volunteer of the Year
There were also displays by the 100 club and the Great
Bustard Project from our guest speaker. Both young birds and a few
old favourites were flown during the evening with the highlights
being: the first practise for our Fly By Night evening and our peregrine
being flown to the sounds of the 633 squadron, and our French work
experience student flying and commentating a bird for the first
time. Our guest speaker was Karen Waters who gave a fascinating
talk on the rearing and releasing of the Great Bustard on Salisbury
Plain (with the help of some able assistants)
5th June
Member’s wild bird count held at the Trust.
15th June
Preparations begin for the Fly By Night event, and continue for
the next three days. The Marquee is erected, and everyone is kept
busy putting table and chairs, floral decorations, and all the art
work.
18th June
The evening was opened
by the Trust's patron, Rolf Harris
The first Fly By Night evening. On a gloriously sunny evening
over 250 guests attend a champagne and canapés reception.
The evening was opened by the Trust' s patron Rolf Harris. There
is a display of artwork by a range of internationally renowned
artists including Geoffrey Dashwood, Vivian Mallock, and many
more. After enjoying the art work two flying displays are held
with the birds flying to music, and a charity auction to raise
funds for the Trust.
Vivian Mallock, Sculptress,
with some of the evening's artwork
19th June
MG Club hold car rally at the Trust.
Chris Packham drawing
the winning ticket for the raffle
The second Fly By Night evening is held for members and ticket holders.
This evening’s event follows the same format although tonight
it is opened by Trustee Chris Packham. The highlight of the evening
is the raffle where a lucky ticket holder wins the Geoffrey Dashwood
Bronze sculpture. Unfortunately the winner is not at home, so they
are left a message by Chris on their answer phone telling them of
their win.
Music by the New Antonians
23rd June
Chernobyl children visit the Trust
25th June
Visited by members of the cast of Kes which is due to start production
at the Salisbury Playhouse, to learn about flying a kestrel.
30th June
Trustees meeting held.
Anton Rotary Club hold an Owls By Torchlight evening at the Trust.
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