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RSPB seeks warden for Insh Marshes reserve near Kingussie in Cairngorms
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24 Oct 2023 17:16 - 24 Oct 2023 17:19 #7800
by Jim Wright
A FULL-time warden is being sought by the RSPB to manage its reserve at Insh Marshes in the Cairngorms.
This is just under two miles from the Duke of Gordon Hotel in Kingussie where members of the Lincs Bird Club stayed a few days in spring this year - and aim to return from May 1 to May 5 next year.
Insh Marshes, near Kingussie, is Britain’s largest floodplain mire.
In winter, it normally hosts numerous whooper swans and other wetland birds, with crested tits occasionally putting in an appearance in the perimeter woodlands.
Hen harriers are also regularly seen.
In summer, the reserve attracts breeding waders, including spotted crakes, and songbirds such as wood warblers and redstarts.
Visiting raptors include both eagle species and ospreys.
Responsibilities of whoever lands the job will also also include supervising a small team of enthusiasts and oversight of the Ballinlaggan reserve, a smaller site, which is not publicised by the RSPB.
The post carries a salary in the region of £28,331 to £30,415 per annum.
More details are available from the RSPB, and the deadline for applications is November 19, 2023.
* In the meantime, there are still some spaces on the May 1-5 trip ( £300 per person) which can be booked at Cairngorm Travel 01405 761334.
This is just under two miles from the Duke of Gordon Hotel in Kingussie where members of the Lincs Bird Club stayed a few days in spring this year - and aim to return from May 1 to May 5 next year.
Insh Marshes, near Kingussie, is Britain’s largest floodplain mire.
In winter, it normally hosts numerous whooper swans and other wetland birds, with crested tits occasionally putting in an appearance in the perimeter woodlands.
Hen harriers are also regularly seen.
In summer, the reserve attracts breeding waders, including spotted crakes, and songbirds such as wood warblers and redstarts.
Visiting raptors include both eagle species and ospreys.
Responsibilities of whoever lands the job will also also include supervising a small team of enthusiasts and oversight of the Ballinlaggan reserve, a smaller site, which is not publicised by the RSPB.
The post carries a salary in the region of £28,331 to £30,415 per annum.
More details are available from the RSPB, and the deadline for applications is November 19, 2023.
* In the meantime, there are still some spaces on the May 1-5 trip ( £300 per person) which can be booked at Cairngorm Travel 01405 761334.
Last edit: 24 Oct 2023 17:19 by Jim Wright.
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