HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU - OUT AND ABOUT AT BIRDFAIR 2019

The queue lengthens just before the start of play on the opening day

             

THE weather (and conditions) could have been kinder, but that didn't detract from a brilliant Birdfair - held, as always, at Rutland Water . Above and below are some of those (including the great and the good) who attended.

Come on, it's 9 o'clock - let us in!

Yes, glad to be here - things are looking promising

                               

The RSPB's chief executive, Mike Clarke, was among the punters

THE BTO's chief executive, Andy Clements, enjoys a chuckle

Also at the BTO stand was its new chairman, BBC-TV reporter Frank Gardner

                                                   

Keeping a paternal eye, as ever,  on proceedings was organiser Tim Appleton MBE

The organisers think of everything - including allocating  a designated area for smokers

Crowds everywhere - but this fellow found a tranquil spot to enjoy a few moments'  reflective solitude

* To be continued