Limited edition print of avocet is RSPB's modest thank-you gift to departing president Miranda Krestovnikoff

 

The avocet print - it has also been incorporated into the society's revised logo 

A FRAMED limited edition print of an avocet, painted by wildlife artist Robert Gillmor before his death last May, was the parting gift to Miranda Krestovnikoff as she stepped down as president of the organisation at its AGM yesterday.

Considering, the broadcaster has filled the role for nine years, it did not seem the most generous of presents, but, if she was disappointed, she did not show it. In fact, she was very appreciative.

                                                           

 Miranda Krestovnikoff - now a vice-president (photo: Jesper Matthias)

Her successor is GP Dr Amir Khan, resident doctor on ITV's Good Morning Britain and a longstanding advocate of birdwatching for its health benefits.

Ms Krestovnikoff will not be lost to the society, because, as can be seen below, she has been added to the long list of society vice-presidents (no fewer than seven of them broadcasters, past or present):

Sir David Attenborough  CBE

Nick Baker

Dr Mike Clarke

Adrian Darby OBE

Ian Darling OBE

Kate Humble

Miranda Krestovnikoff 

Professor Sir John Lawton CBE 

The Earl of Lindsay

Sir John Lister-Kaye Bt OBE

Professor Ian Newton OBE 

Bill Oddie OBE

Professor Steve Ormerod

Chris Packham CBE

Julian Pettifer OBE

Sir Graham Wynne CBE

Baroness Young of Old Scone