13:57Tuesday 07 June 2016
Boston’s MP has been lending his
support to a constituent of a different ‘feather’, the iconic and threatened
species of bird the redshank.
Matt Warman visited RSPB Frampton
Marsh on Friday in his role as ‘species champion’ for the animal
.
Mr Warman took on the position as
part of a scheme launched earlier this year by a coalition of non-governmental
organisations, including the RSPB, to help improve the future of certain
at-risk species.
In all, 20 English species
currently facing significant threats were identified and put up for ‘adoption’
by MPs.
Mr Warman’s visit to RSPB
Frampton Marsh saw him survey the site’s nesting population of redshanks – a
species also known as the wardens of the Marsh on account of them giving loud
alarm calls at the slightest provocation.
He said: “I have visited Frampton
Marsh several times, both before and since being elected, so I was delighted to
be asked to become a special champion for the redshank.
“We are very lucky to have the
birds in our local area and I enjoyed spotting them during my most recent
visit.
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