Birding community's thoughts go out to all those in Valencia who have been afflicted by devastating floods

                                                  

Like everyone else, birders in the UK will have been dismayed and horrified by the flooding that has devastated parts of Spain - mostly in and around Valencia. Hundreds have lost their lives. The region is known to many birdwatchers, and it took stand space at last year's Global Birdfair where its representative (pictured) proved to be a most engaging ambassador. We can only hope and pray that she, her family, her friends and her colleagues  have come to no  harm.