I regret to report that Mike Hayward has sadly passed away at his home near Clarach after a long and difficult illness.
His wisdom and warmth will be greatly missed by all who knew him through many years of work with a range of organisations from fishing and farming, botany and plant breeding, to wildlife and kite trusts and much in between.
Our County birding community was enriched by his contributions to the very end as he ensured that the 50 inland kestrel nestboxes which he masterminded were systematically checked this breeding season.
Funeral details will be published when known.