Birdfair
Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:43 am
Hi
Just a reminder that Birdfair is coming up again on Friday 17th - Sunday 19th August, at Rutland Water Nature Reserve.
http://www.birdfair.org.uk/
It is certainly NOT just for birders.
There are 8 big marquees with about 400 different exhibitors ranging from the big boy manufacturers (Nikon, Canon etc) to one-man-band second hand bookstalls (my favourite).
You can buy clothes, cameras, holidays, books, etc. - or just daydream and windowshop.
There are three lecture venues with lectures by "personalities", experts and enthusiasts running all day.
BC, Buglife, British Dragonfly Society and a number of Wildlife trusts have stands, as have most periodicals including British Widlife and Atropos.
Richard Lewington always exhibits - probably signing copies of his latest micro book.
There is also (crucially) a BEER tent.
You can get "hands on" with that lusted after camera or lens, and fill your library with a bewildering array of books.
Fantasise about taking some of the amazing holidays on offer, or just find that moth trap, photography hide or tripod you have always wanted.
I try not to miss this event, usually staying for at least 2 days. There is camping available on site.
It would be great to meet other UKBers there!
I have no connection with the show other than being an enthusiastic visitor.
Just a reminder that Birdfair is coming up again on Friday 17th - Sunday 19th August, at Rutland Water Nature Reserve.
http://www.birdfair.org.uk/
It is certainly NOT just for birders.
There are 8 big marquees with about 400 different exhibitors ranging from the big boy manufacturers (Nikon, Canon etc) to one-man-band second hand bookstalls (my favourite).
You can buy clothes, cameras, holidays, books, etc. - or just daydream and windowshop.
There are three lecture venues with lectures by "personalities", experts and enthusiasts running all day.
BC, Buglife, British Dragonfly Society and a number of Wildlife trusts have stands, as have most periodicals including British Widlife and Atropos.
Richard Lewington always exhibits - probably signing copies of his latest micro book.
There is also (crucially) a BEER tent.
You can get "hands on" with that lusted after camera or lens, and fill your library with a bewildering array of books.
Fantasise about taking some of the amazing holidays on offer, or just find that moth trap, photography hide or tripod you have always wanted.
I try not to miss this event, usually staying for at least 2 days. There is camping available on site.
It would be great to meet other UKBers there!
I have no connection with the show other than being an enthusiastic visitor.
