Birdfair – ‘Glastonbury of birdwatching’ – cancelled after 30 years
by Helena Horton from Environment | The Guardian on (#5S8KW)
Annual event at Rutland Water cites carbon footprint concerns over international attendees
The Glastonbury of birdwatching", Birdfair, has been scrapped, to the dismay of conservationists across Britain.
The annual event, held since 1989, took place at Rutland Water nature reserve and featured talks and fundraising events. Celebrities such as Chris Packham, Bill Oddie and Deborah Meaden were among those the festival attracted.
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