As most will know Brian and Maureen Kirkwood ( and Meg) have moved out of Rossendale and over to Birchwood near Warrington yesterday.
Brian has been a key member of ROC for many years attending as many meetings and trips as possible and also Record keeping for the area.
He has made many boxes and trays for our local Birds of Prey over the years and as retired engineer they are always precision works of art . Some are now over 10 years old and still in good condition. We have ringed over 200 Barn Owls in our area from boxes that Brian made which is a great reflection on the quality of his work.
Brian has always been at hand to offer any advice on anything to do with Flora and Fauna both at home and abroad and there are not many things he could not offer advice on .
Wishing Brian and Maureen all the best in their new home and good luck for the future .
-- Edited by rob archer on Saturday 14th of February 2026 11:26:15 AM
Hi All sorry for late post but have been off line during my house move, i would like to take this opportunity to thank all the ROC members for their friendship and help over the last 20 years, I will continue birding around the Chat,Astley, Risley moss area and will post any interesting sightings and if anyone fancies a trip down here i can arrange to host a trip, Iwill return to Rossendale when i can to catch up with old friends.
Regards Brian.