Seabird expert (and yoga enthusiast) Sarah Harris takes over as chairperson at Spurn Bird Observatory

                                                 

Sarah - graduate of  Aberystwyth University 

IT'S good luck to Sarah Harris who has taken over as chairperson at  Spurn Bird Observatory.

Already a member of the committee, Sarah has succeeded Rob Adams who has agreed to stay on the board as her deputy.

A graduate of Aberystwyth University with a degree in Countryside Conservation, it is thought she will be able to continue her day job as Seabird Monitoring Programme Organisers at the BTO in Thetford.

Previously, she has also worked variously as RSPB white-tailed eagle officer on Skye, as assistant warden on  the islands of Skomer and Skokholm for the Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales and as ornithological warden on the Calf of Man for the Manx Wildlife Trust.

Sarah's interests include witnessing and recording bird migration, bird ringing, supporting the work of bird observatories, patch birding in the Brecks, sea-watching, moth recording and travel, both home and overseas.

She also  also enjoys mountain biking, yachting, power-boating, yoga, gardening and keeping a large freshwater aquarium.

Of her new role, Sarah says: " Spurn Bird Observatory and the local community have become a big part of my life over the past 10 years, and I am flattered - if slightly daunted - to have been appointed as Chair.

"Rob has achieved so much over that period, leaving big wellies to fill!

"I look forward to continuing to take the observatory forward with a very strong committee, three fellow directors and the fantastic staff members supporting the role."

Celebration! Sarah is delighted with her new role