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Message: <blockquote data-quote="pratincol" data-source="post: 3230532" data-attributes="member: 65801">I get the impression the RSPB is now run by the accountants.They sit on a potential wildlife reserve which would be a buffer against creeping urbanisation.They wait 13 years doing nothing to encourage birds and wildlife on the site- then decide to sell up to rake in as much money as possible.Great for funds but no wonder the locals have taken to the national press to raise their concerns.I imagine there will be a few people in Congleton cancelling their RSPB membership.</blockquote>