Well I finally joined the RSPB today when I got to Leighton Moss reserve near Carnforth. Had a wish list of 4 birds to see. Marsh harriers, bitterns, bearded tits and the just arrived avocets. Guess what didn't see any of those or the otters and red deer that frequent the reserve. Had a close encounter with a coal tit, it sat about 3 ft from me at eye level , guess who had his 400 ml lens on his camera so couldn't get a picture, Steve