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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Farnboro John" data-source="post: 3183841" data-attributes="member: 36432">I've seen Crane in the Somerset Levels - it was a wintering bird (i.e. a real one) before the present unnecessary reintroduction project.We are told frequently that conservation funds are scarce. All the more reason why they should be used for species and habitats that need assistance. The Somerset Levels have a great habitat creation project going that is aiding Bitterns, Great White Egrets and many other wetland species. Cranes are returning naturally to increasing areas of Britain and will reach the Somerset Levels within my lifetime. The Crane breeding project is a waste of scarce funds.The Rutland Osprey project has no habitat creation associated. Ospreys are returning to England naturally from the expanding Scottish population. It is also a waste of scarce funds.I hope your laudable cycling effort will result in funding for something more important than either of the above.161 is very good for less than three months by bike and I reckon you have a good chance of breaking the record. Good luck!John</blockquote>