A very warm welcome to Gary

On Thursday morning I set off for Minsmere in horrendous conditions, on route I lost the road twice as the the snow was drifting so badly, I encountered two other motorists who had slid into roadside ditches, they were ok thankfully, which is more than I can say about their cars.
  On arrival I spotted one of the tea room staff  leaving to head for home, due to the worsening conditions, then I noticed a bicycle parked outside the front door, (who on earth would venture out on a bicycle in those conditions, I thought to myself.) When I met one of the RSPB staff, who explained it belonged to Gary Prescott, who is travelling the U.K. visiting all the RSPB reserves, so off I went to try to meet up with this intrepid explorer, it was approximately two minutes later I bumped into the afore mentioned gentleman, who preceded to tell me all about his venture.
  Gary a special needs teacher is travelling the length and breadth of the UK in a Year long trip, non motorised, So far he has visited all the WWT reserves, and over 180 RSPB reserves, He will cycle around 5,000 miles to complete the journey on his trusty steed.....The Canondale Fatty! his yearlist tally stands at 247 that's only 5 short of beating Chris Mills of Norfolk's record of 252.
   Minsmere did yield 1 new bird to his list, a Wood Lark, Thanks to Jon Gibbs. Gary is being sponsored for three Charity's,  RSPB. Asthma UK, and WWT. you can sponsor him or follow his journey by visiting http://bikingbirder2010.blogspot.com  I would just like to add what a fantastic pleasure it was to meet up with this wonderful gentleman and I wish him all the very best on his journey. Bon Voyage Gary!