Tessa was out with the RSPB and Somerset Wildlife Trust  on the Ham Wall nature reserve this morning, in her capacity as the first ‘Species Champion’ for the  wonderful Bittern. The rare heron like waterbird is making a strong comeback in our area.

The initiative has been launched this month by RSPB, Butterfly Conservation, Bumblebee Conservation, Buglife, Amphibian and Reptile Conservation,The Wildlife Trusts and National Trust.

Tessa has been able to gain first-hand about their species from wildlife NGOs who have strong environmental expertise throughout the region. She is working alongside them to provide a brighter future for these species, spread that knowledge throughout the West Country’s political community and shape policy to improve our environment.

Tony Richardson, regional director for RSPB in the South West said: