I had a good, albeit short visit to the Minsmere Reserve to meet the RSPB last week. The reserve is just a couple of miles from where I live but apart from delivering there, I haven't actually had a chance to visit there before and nor was this the moment to have a really good look.
The meeting was very constructive touching on the unique role of the RSPB, Minsmere, coastal erosion, Sizewell and sea eagles. It was the start of a good dialogue which I will continue, if elected. On Sea Eagles (I have received an anonymous letter about this), I was quick to stress that I am not against sea eagles per se, however, I was concerned about the consultation process with local farmers, which has now been developed by Natural England, and the formal consultation is yet to start. I had previously spoken to their Government Affairs about this as well. There is still a way to go this and there may be a solution that works for all parties, including the sea eagles themselves.
