[Ray Heathfield]

Hello everyone,
Thanks for the replies to my first posting, trust me to put it in the wrong forum!!
I am trying to find a ringer tainer in the Essex / Suffolk area (UK) it appears a very difficult task. I have asked the BTO, who have been very helpful, but most ringers appear either to have trainees or are unable to take trainees on for other reasons.
Does anyone else have any ideas?

[tom24]

It's a problem in most areas.Taking on a trainee and ensuring you can all get out to a site at the same time can also be a prob'.Try asking if you can assist as a helper for a while,this'll allow both you and a trainer to see if ringing is for you.

[Ray Heathfield]

Originally Posted by tom24

It's a problem in most areas.Taking on a trainee and ensuring you can all get out to a site at the same time can also be a prob'.Try asking if you can assist as a helper for a while,this'll allow both you and a trainer to see if ringing is for you.

Thanks Tom, I'll try that.

[simon]

Originally Posted by Ray Heathfield

Hello everyone,
Thanks for the replies to my first posting, trust me to put it in the wrong forum!!
I am trying to find a ringer tainer in the Essex / Suffolk area (UK) it appears a very difficult task. I have asked the BTO, who have been very helpful, but most ringers appear either to have trainees or are unable to take trainees on for other reasons.
Does anyone else have any ideas?

Ray
It may pay to contact the field study concil at flatford mill, they run various courses including bird ringing for beginners etc thou they don't seem to be advertising any at the moment but the 2006 courses are'nt on the web site yet http://www.field-studies-council.org...als/birds.aspx

[Ray Heathfield]

Originally Posted by simon

Ray
It may pay to contact the field study concil at flatford mill, they run various courses including bird ringing for beginners etc thou they don't seem to be advertising any at the moment but the 2006 courses are'nt on the web site yet http://www.field-studies-council.org...als/birds.aspx

Thank's Simon, I have just been on the very course at Flatford, and would recommend it to anyone. The instructor ringers are very good, with Mark Grantham from the BTO as well, but they all understand and appreciate how hard it is to get started.
However, I will keep trying..........

[simon]

Ray have you contacted Landgard bird obs ? http://www.lbo.org.uk/4466/index.html may pay you to become a member and get your face known around there

[Suffolkringer]

Alright Ray

Got cut off on the phone, I am on holiday for 2 weeks out birding and bird ringing everyday, so will phone you when I am back at work.

Jon

[Ray Heathfield]

Originally Posted by simon

Ray have you contacted Landgard bird obs ? http://www.lbo.org.uk/4466/index.html may pay you to become a member and get your face known around there

Thanks Simon,
I have contacted them, and wait their reply!!
Ray

[Ray Heathfield]

Originally Posted by Suffolkringer

Alright Ray

Got cut off on the phone, I am on holiday for 2 weeks out birding and bird ringing everyday, so will phone you when I am back at work.

Jon

Hi Jon,
Sorry about the phone call, my battery ran out!! I did reply, but you were on voice mail. Have a good holiday, look forward to speaking to you on your return

Ray

[P.R.Oldfield]

[font=Arial]Hi Ray. If you are interested Im a A permit at Landguard. Why not come down sometime next spring and we will have a chat. To ring at LBO you have to be a member. You can contact me email paulandtina956@hotmail.co.uk

Ray Heathfield]Hello everyone,
Thanks for the replies to my first posting, trust me to put it in the wrong forum!!
I am trying to find a ringer tainer in the Essex / Suffolk area (UK) it appears a very difficult task. I have asked the BTO, who have been very helpful, but most ringers appear either to have trainees or are unable to take trainees on for other reasons.
Does anyone else have any ideas?[/quote]