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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RyanI" data-source="post: 3230852" data-attributes="member: 76322"><p>When I joined the RSPB many years ago it never occured to me to think what I'd get out of it, how many reserves are near me etc. That's not what its about, its about giving money to the/one of the best conservation charities in the world to help with their work throughout the whole of the UK and the world (with links to Birdlife). I find it a bit short sighted to just look at things at a local level and complain that there isn't a reserve near where you live. Despite now living in Norfolk my attitude hasn't changed, I live near to many reserves but I don't actually visit them very ofetn at all but still happy to be a member as the work they do nationwide is incredible!</p></blockquote><p></p>