Lancashire born

The 2025 BASC National Wildfowling Conference returned after a break of several years. It was held on Saturday 29 March at the Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC Hotel and emerged as a resounding success. Blessed with radiant sunshine – which is always a bonus – the conference attracted a gathering of more than 100 guests from all corners of the UK and further afield.

BASC wildfowling advisor and secretary of the Lindisfarne Wildfowling Management Group Chris Wright writes about the importance of protecting remarkable environments like Lindisfarne. There’s something truly special about Lindisfarne. Whether it’s the breathtaking views, the rich biodiversity, or the sense of history woven into its landscape, this place holds a unique significance for many. Lindisfarne is estimated to have more than half a million visitors.

During the harshest, coldest, and most desolate days of the winter months, a remarkable symbiosis unfolds on the foreshore, often concealed behind the protective veil of the sea wall, says wildfowler Chris Wright. Throughout the winter months, the United Kingdom becomes a temporary haven for an abundance of wildlife, particularly migratory wild ducks, geese, and waders escaping the colder and bleaker winters of distant lands.