RSPB marks 50 years at wildlife-rich reserve
Reserve manager Helen Deavin says the site helps rare species not just survive, but thrive.
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"One of the lovely things about Strumpshaw is that the wildlife is quite accessible."
— Helen Deavin , Executive
"By developing habitats where wildlife feels safe and can find the right food and places to shelter and raise a family, teams across the years have created a reserve that helps populations of rare species not only survive, but thrive."
— Helen Deavin , Executive
"Swallowtails were 'one of the rarest and one of the most spectacular' butterflies in the UK."
— Helen Deavin , Executive
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Reserve manager Helen Deavin says the site helps rare species not just survive, but thrive.
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