Details for the Birdfair 2018 Auction will follow soon…
Below are details for the Birdfair 2017 Auction:
This is the Birdfair Auction’s fourteenth year and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our exhibitors and visitors, to date we have raised nearly £204,000 for vital conservation projects.
Exhibitors and celebrities have kindly given a wealth of super items over the years, from art prints and coveted books to optics equipment or once-in-a-lifetime birding holidays. This year is no exception. Once again, our generous supporters have excelled themselves and we are delighted to have a selection of fantastic lots here in the programme.
Don’t miss out! Make sure to visit the Auction Marquee and join in the fun way to fundraise for bird conservation.
Scroll down to see what’s on offer!!
Lot 1
Original Painting by Carry Akroyd made for Birdfair publicity 2017
Carry Akroyd’s original artwork for this year’s Birdfair project – ‘Saving Paradise in the Pacific’.
Value £750
Courtesy of Carry Akroyd, Art Marquee Stand 39
www.carryakroyd.co.uk
Lot 2
A Morning on the Heath with Bill Oddie
A unique personal guided tour with Bill as he takes you birding across his favourite local patch Hampstead Heath.
Value £Priceless!
Courtesy of Bill Oddie
Lot 3
A week’s accommodation at Paradise in Portugal
1 week’s B&B accommodation at Quinta do Barranco da Estrada, winner of Tripadvisor’s “Travellers’ Choice” award,
(the highest in the industry), two years running and head office of “Birding in Portugal”. Terms and conditions apply.
Value €805 approx.
Courtesy of Birding in Portugal, Marquee 2 Stand 90 & 91
www.paradise-in-portugal.com & www.birding-in-portugal.com
Lot 4
Framed 2017 Birdfair artwork signed by celebrities
A one off framed Birdfair artwork signed by the huge amount of celebrity guests we have attending this year. Don’t miss out!
Value £ Priceless!
Courtesy of Birdfair and all of our celebrities
Lot 5
One year free premium subscriptions to iGoTerra
Keep all your wildlife lists, observations and photos at iGoTerra and use our superior tools for managing your
observations in taxonomic dynamic times.
Value €57
Courtesy of iGoTerra, Marquee 2 Stand 60
Lot 6
One year free premium subscriptions to iGoTerra
Keep all your wildlife lists, observations and photos at iGoTerra and use our superior tools for managing your
observations in taxonomic dynamic times.
Value €57
Courtesy of iGoTerra, Marquee 2 Stand 60
Lot 7
One year free premium subscriptions to iGoTerra
Keep all your wildlife lists, observations and photos at iGoTerra and use our superior tools for managing your
observations in taxonomic dynamic times.
Value €57
Courtesy of iGoTerra, Marquee 2 Stand 60
Lot 8
One year free premium subscriptions to iGoTerra
Keep all your wildlife lists, observations and photos at iGoTerra and use our superior tools for managing your
observations in taxonomic dynamic times.
Value €57
Courtesy of iGoTerra, Marquee 2 Stand 60
Lot 9
One year free premium subscriptions to iGoTerra
Keep all your wildlife lists, observations and photos at iGoTerra and use our superior tools for managing your
observations in taxonomic dynamic times.
Value €57
Courtesy of iGoTerra, Marquee 2 Stand 60
www.igoterra.com
Lot 10
A day birding around the Dee Estuary with TV Naturalist Iolo Williams.
Enjoy a day out birding with Iolo Williams exploring the Dee Estuary. The Dee Estuary, on the North Wales / North-West England border, is one of the United Kingdom’s premier birding locations for wetland and shorebirds.
Value £ Priceless!
Courtesy of Leica and Iolo Williams, Optics 8
Lot 11
‘The Falcon Chronicles’ Complete Children’s book series and Birdfair cap signed by Steve Backshall
Value £ Priceless!
Courtesy of Steve Backshall and WILDSounds, Marquee 3 Stand 48-53
Lot 12
1C-20M-IR Nest Box Camera System
Nest box camera system fitted with a colour 420TVL camera with audio & 20 metres of cable.
Value £99
Courtesy of Gardenature Ltd, Marquee 3 Stand 31 & 32
Lot 13
1 Pair of Men’s or Women’s Trailblazer Trousers
Made from our proven Multiflex Light fabric, Trailblazers are light, quick drying and pack down small.
They are wind resistant, provide a high level of UV protection and feature Insect Shield, the effective insect protection treatment.
Value £85
Courtesy of Rohan, Marquee 8 Stand 12
Lot 14
Velez Adventure Moss (Smock)
Waterproof, windproof Paramo Velez Adventure Smock.
Value £245
Courtesy of Paramo Directional Clothing Systems Ltd, Marquee 2 Stand 69-71
Lot 15
Displaying European Starling wood carving
Carved in, and by, New Zealand carver, and BDWCA member, Ken Nesbitt in Eucalyptus (flowering gum)
on a walnut base enhance with a resin water effect, and painted in acrylics.
Value £150
Courtesy of British Decoy & Wildfowl Carvers Association, Art Marquee Stand 29 & 30
Lot 16
Bakery Hamper
A hamper full of bread, cakes and savouries made by a local award winning artisan bakery.
Value £ 50
Courtesy of Hambleton Bakery, Local Produce 1 & 2
www.hambletonbakery.co.uk
Lot 17
HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 1 (Non-Passerines) and Volume 2 (Passerines)
The first completely illustrated checklist ever published.
Value £348 approx
Courtesy of Lynx Edicions, Marquee 7 Stand 27
Lot 18
A year’s subscription to BBC Wildlife, the UK’s bestselling natural history magazine.
Each month it entertains and educates readers with a mix of stories about specific species, wildlife habitats, conservation and travel.
Value £55.25
Courtesy of BBC Wildlife Magazine, Marquee 6 Stand 1 & 2
Lot 19
A year’s subscription to BBC Wildlife, the UK’s bestselling natural history magazine.
Each month it entertains and educates readers with a mix of stories about specific species, wildlife habitats, conservation and travel.
Value £55.25
Courtesy of BBC Wildlife Magazine, Marquee 6 Stand 1 & 2
Lot 20
A year’s subscription to BBC Wildlife, the UK’s bestselling natural history magazine.
Each month it entertains and educates readers with a mix of stories about specific species, wildlife habitats, conservation and travel.
Value £55.25
Courtesy of BBC Wildlife Magazine, Marquee 6 Stand 1 & 2
Lot 21
A year’s subscription to BBC Wildlife, the UK’s bestselling natural history magazine.
Each month it entertains and educates readers with a mix of stories about specific species, wildlife habitats, conservation and travel.
Value £55.25
Courtesy of BBC Wildlife Magazine, Marquee 6 Stand 1 & 2
www.discoverwildlife.com
Lot 22
A year’s subscription to BBC Wildlife, the UK’s bestselling natural history magazine.
Each month it entertains and educates readers with a mix of stories about specific species, wildlife habitats, conservation and travel.
Value £55.25
Courtesy of BBC Wildlife Magazine, Marquee 6 Stand 1 & 2
Lot 23
A year’s subscription to BBC Wildlife, the UK’s bestselling natural history magazine.
Each month it entertains and educates readers with a mix of stories about specific species, wildlife habitats, conservation and travel.
Value £55.25
Courtesy of BBC Wildlife Magazine, Marquee 6 Stand 1 & 2
Lot 24
A selection of second hand bird books x 10
A mixed selection of bird books including Bruce Campbell, Stephen Moss, Ian Wallace and Rob Hume.
Value £50
Courtesy of Calluna Books, Marquee 6 Stand 13
Lot 25
A selection of Natural History books x 10
A mixed selection of books including Simon King, Mike Tomkies, Simon Barnes and Richard Mabey.
Value £50
Courtesy of Calluna Books, Marquee 6 Stand 13
Lot 26
Optics Tripod Chair
The optics tripod chair is a unique, light weight, powder coated aluminium Optics and Observation seat
designed to offer stability and comfort in the pursuit of Wildlife Photography, Video Recording and Observation.
Value £350
Courtesy of OpticsTripod Chair Co. (Idleback Ltd), Outdoor 9
Lot 27
EL 8 x 32 Binoculars
EL 8×32 binoculars combine an ample 141-meter field of view with an 8x magnification, which enables you to view a steady picture in any situation.
Value £1640
Courtesy of Swarovski Optik, Outdoor 18
Lot 28
Framed etching by Lisa Hooper
Hand coloured, framed etching of an Eagle Owl by Lisa Hooper. Part of a limited edition of handmade prints.
Value £150
Courtesy of Hoopoe Prints, Art Marquee Stand 33
Lot 29
A open edition giclee print from original acrylic painting “Snuggle up”
“Snuggle up” is a print from the original acrylic painting of two ducklings, mounted and ready to frame by Natalie Mascall.
Value £60
Courtesy of Natalie’s Arts, Art Marquee 44
Lot 30
A open edition print from original pastel drawing “Sky High”
“Sky High” is a print from the original pastel drawing of a giraffe drawn by Natalie Mascall. The print is mounted ready to frame.
Value £60
Courtesy of Natalie’s Arts, Art Marquee Stand 44
Lot 31
Ptarmigan in Winter – Handcrafted glass
A covey of Ptarmigan in full winter plumage, this unique piece of handcrafted glass is inspired by Dunc’s passion for wildlife.
The glass is worked hot in a blowtorch, with the different colours being fused on in the flame, freehand, using fine coloured glass rods.
Value £100
Courtesy of D Smith Glasscraft, Marquee 3 Stand 21
Lot 32
“Spotted” Original framed painting
Original painting in acrylics, of Spotted Flycatcher. Mounted and framed to 14” x 17”.
Courtesy of David Finney, Art Marquee Stand 8
Value £150
Lot 33
Three Bear nights and Accommodation for two people at Wild Brown Bear, Bear Centre(Kuhmo, Finland)
Bear night includes photography hide for Bear and Wolverine photography and a snack package.
Accommodation package includes a room for two people, dinner and breakfast. Transfer from/to Kajaani airport. Flights not included.
Value £1157
Courtesy of Wild Brown Bear, Marquee 7 Stand 55
Lot 34
A days birding on Islay for up to four people
A chance for four people to experience a day out with Gary Turnbull, to enjoy Islay’s wildlife.
Value £180
Courtesy of Isle of Islay, Marquee 7 Stand 14 & 15
Lot 35
Bird Families of the World: An Invitation to the Spectacular Diversity of Birds
by David W.Winkler, Shawn M. Billerman, and Irby J.Lovette
Here in one volume is a synopsis of the diversity of all birds.
Value £75
Courtesy of Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Outdoor 17
Lot 36
Original painting by Mike Warren
Original watercolour painting of “Hawfinch at Spurn”
Value £350
Courtesy of Mike Warren, Art Marquee Stand 55
Lot 37
Deluxe hamper of goodies
Deluxe hamper of goodies including variety of seed mixes, a selection of suet products, greeting cards, designer plant pots and more.
Value £100
Courtesy of SPC Wildlife, Marquee 1 Stand 32
Lot 38
Sculpture of Bee-eater
Small sculpture of perched Bee-eater (Merops Apiaster) made from new and recycled wire,
and using wire that holds the cork in champagne as its armature. Measures 15cms.
Value £155
Courtesy of Champagne Birds, Art Marquee Stand 5
Lot 39
10 day mobile safari at Okavango Delta & Chobe, Botswana for two people
3 Nights Tented Camp at Moremi Game Reserve, 3 Nights at Khwai Concession, and 3 Nights at Savuti,
Chobe National Park. Meals and Tours are included. Winner needs to be accompanied by two additional paying adults.
Flights not included. Terms and conditions apply. A full itinerary is available from the Birdfair office and in the auction marquee over the Birdfair.
Value £8,600
Courtesy of Letaka Safaris, Marquee 7 Stand 58
Lot 40
Prostaff 35 8 x 42 Binoculars
Extremely compact and lightweight, ideal for casual outdoor activities. A slim body and comfortable grip ensures easy handling.
Waterproof and fog free, images are sharp and bright due to multi-layer coated lenses & high reflectivity prism coating.
Value £139.99
Courtesy of Nikon, Optics 1
Lot 41
Artist’s proof: 2/5 – ‘It’s Me Next’
Little Owlets at nest site in ancient almond tree.
Value £175
Courtesy of Nick Day, Art Marquee Stand 3
www.wildlife-art-prints-and-posters.com
Lot 42
Penguin Adoption Pack- Full 1 year’s subscription
Included in the pack is a registration form, adoption letter, photograph, postcard, and pin badge.
Value £25
Courtesy of Falklands Conservation, Marquee 1 Stand 4
Lot 43
Natureview Binoculars
8 x 42, fully multi coated lens coating, can be adapted to tripod, textured centre-focus know for easy, precise adjustments.
Value £170
Courtesy of Bushnell Performance Optics UK Ltd, Optics 5
Lot 44
Natureview Binoculars
8 x 42, fully multi coated lens coating, can be adapted to tripod, textured centre-focus know for easy, precise adjustments.
Value £170
Courtesy of Bushnell Performance Optics UK Ltd, Optics 5
Lot 45
An evening in a Wildlife Watching Hide
An evening of guided wildlife watching for four people, in a comfortable hide located on the Rothiemurchus Estate in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
Value £120
Courtesy of Speyside Wildlife, Marquee 7 Stand 21 & 22
Lot 46
Bird Journal Premium, One year subscription
Enjoy a smooth, intuitive recording experience for birds and wildlife with Bird Journal. A premium subscription allows access to enhanced analysis including mapping, graphs & reports.
Value £29.99
Courtesy of Bird Journal, Marquee 5 Stand 39
www.birdjournal.com
Lot 47
Bird Journal Premium, One year subscription
Enjoy a smooth, intuitive recording experience for birds and wildlife with Bird Journal. A premium subscription allows access to enhanced analysis including mapping, graphs & reports.
Value £29.99
Courtesy of Bird Journal, Marquee 5 Stand 39
Lot 48
Short-eared Owl Print
Print run: Edition of 100, each print is signed and numbered. 287mm x 490mm.
Value £190
Courtesy of Chris Rose Artist, Art Marquee 34
Lot 49
Vortex’Razor HD’ 8 x 42 Binocular
From the flagship range of ‘Vortex’ binoculars the ‘Razor HD’ 8 x 42 features a lightweight magnesium body,
superb optics and coatings of the optics themselves, ‘Argon’ protective gas and an Unlimited Lifetime Warranty.
Value £1119
Courtesy of Vortex @ Newpro UK Limited, Marquee 1 Stand 1 & 2
Lot 50
Pack of organic farming products
A selection of organic products produced in Spain including rice, pasta, dried legumes.
Value £25
Courtesy of SEO BirdLife, Marquee 8 Stand 19 & 20
Lot 51
Welsh wooden bowl
Ornamental wooden bowl decorated with bird footprints.
Value £50
Courtesy of Pren Parry, Marquee 8 Stand 33
Lot 52
20” x 16” Mounted and framed image entitled “Coming Through”
Value £50
Courtesy of Our Wildlife, Art Marquee 17
www.ourwildlifephotography.com
Lot 53
20kg Premier Plus Birdseed & Eyebrook Goody Bag
A sack of our quality wheat free mix produced on our award winning conservation farm.
A goody bag of feeders, suets and worms for your garden birds to enjoy!
Value £45
Courtesy of Eyebrook Wild Bird Feeds, Marquee 6 Stand 19
Lot 54
A five night stay for two people across four Inkaterra properties in Peru
Journey to Peru’s most mesmerizing places, enjoying a stay at unique & luxury Inkaterra hotels.
Escape to a nature adventure in the Southern Amazon. Share the magic and mystique of the Machu Picchu
Citadel and explore the Inca and colonial legacy. Flights not included. Terms and conditions apply.
Value £4020 approx
Courtesy of Inkaterra, Marquee 7 Stand 4
Lot 55
A copy of Southern African Birdfinder by Callan Cohen and Claire Spottiswoode.
Value £18
Courtesy of Birding Africa, Marquee 3 Stand 29
Lot 56
Giant Pandas and Sleeping Dragons book
Signed copy of this book by Derbyshire wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering and her daughter Anna-Louise Pickering.
Value £15
Courtesy of Julie Potton
Lot 57
A full tray of 20 mixed native wildflowers
A full tray of 20 native wildflowers, there will be a selection of colourful species that look great, are easy to grow in the garden and are suitable for attracting butterflies and bees.
Value £50
Courtesy of Hazelwood Landscapes, Marquee 8 Stands 29 & 30
Lot 58
Original and unique work of Pollyanna Pickering
Signed limited edition ‘Way of the Wolf’ of 100 prints with a n original Remarque in gouache, only 10 remarques were produced, each one unique.
Framed with a letter of provenance.
Value £750
Courtesy of Karen Czernik
Lot 59
Painting by Lester Perera
Acrylic on canvas (23” x17”) is of the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher.
Value Unknown
Courtesy of Bird and Wildlife Team (put) Ltd
Lot 60
A3 print of a Black Throated Diver “Solitude”
This Black Throated Diver was captured by the artist around the Applecross Peninsula in Scotland.
Value 19.99
Courtesy of Carolyn Kemp, Art Marquee 7
Lot 61
A3 print of a Shelduck Ducklings “Staying Together”
These Shelduck ducklings were captured in the Orkneys.
Value 19.99
Courtesy of Carolyn Kemp, Art Marquee 7
Lot 62
2 Nights’ accommodation for two in the San Ignacio Resort hotel and three birding tours
Accommodation in a Regal, Garden or Balcony room. Also included is a Green Iguana Conservation Project tour, Medicinal Trail tour and on-site birdwatching tour. Flights and meals not included. Terms and conditions apply.
Value £500
Courtesy of Belize Tourism Board/Brighter Group, Marquee 6 Stand 46
www.travelbelize.org/www.brightergroup.com
Lot 63
Endeavor ED IV (8×42) Binoculars
For unrivalled brightness, unsurpassed clarity and outstanding viewing comfort, look no further.
Value £430
Courtesy of Vanguard World, Marquee 4 Stand 12
Lot 64
VEO 2 235AP Tripod
Be the first to own a brand new VEO 2 235AP lightweight panhead travel tripod.
Value £160
Courtesy of Vanguard World, Marquee 4 Stand 12
Lot 65
VEO Discover 38 Camera Bag
The VEO Discover 38 features the internal tripod carrying solution that made its predecessor, the VEO 37, an award winner.
Made from quality materials with water resistant material on the bottom and a rain cover for waterproof protection on the go.
Value £60
Courtesy of Vanguard World, Marquee 4 Stand 12
Lot 66
Framed Photograph of Otter mother and cub
An intimate portrait of a mother otter and her cub bonding on the kelp on the shoreline of Loch Na Keal
on the Isle of Mull as they preen and clean each other.
Value £95
Courtesy of Ron MCCombe Wildlife Photography, Marquee 6 Stand 29
www.wildlife-photography.uk.com
Lot 67
A collection of wild flower seeds
Value £25
Courtesy of Angela Hewitt Originals, Art Marquee Stand 41
Lot 68
An original painting of a buff tailed bumble bee
Original painting by Angela Hewitt.
Value £45
Courtesy of Angela Hewitt Originals, Art Marquee Stand 41
Lot 69
Celestron Granite 10×50 Binoculars
Value £ 559
Courtesy of Celestron, Marquee 4 Stand 10 & 11
Lot 70
Celestron Granite 10×50 Binoculars
Value £ 559
Courtesy of Celestron, Marquee 4 Stand 10 & 11
Lot 71
2 night stay in a “Big Chief” Wigwam
The Big Chief is one of our wooden glamping cabins located at the picturesque Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir Hertfordshire. Terms and conditions apply.
Value £170
Courtesy of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, Outdoor 1
Lot 72
Complete set of field guides to Britain’s wildlife
To celebrate the publication of two new field guides, Britain’s Mammals and Britain’s Spiders, PrincetonWILDGuides are offering a complete set of the state-of-the-art photographic field guide series to the wildlife of Britain.
Value £280
Courtesy of PrincetonWILDGuides, Marquee 5 Stand 36
Lot 73
Rucksack
Value £75
Courtesy of Leica, Optics 8
Lot 74
Leica TRINOVID 8 x 32 Binoculars
Value £825
Courtesy of Leica, Optics 8
Lot 75
Cheese Hamper
Value £ 30
Courtesy of Blacks Cheese, Local Produce 4
Lot 76
A watercolour painting of an Osprey
Value £ 30
Courtesy of Wildside Books, Marquee 6 Stand 28
Lot 77
‘Empty Quarter – A Photographic Journey to the Heart of the Arabian Desert – Book by George Steinmetz
Value £ 20
Courtesy of Wildside Books, Marquee 6 Stand 28
Lot 78
10 hand coloured plates of British Moths all mounted, originally published in F O Morris’s ‘A History of British Moths’ circa 1865
Value £ 100
Courtesy of Wildside Books, Marquee 6 Stand 28
Lot 79
A year’s supply of Bird Friendly Organic Coffee
Bird & Wild only roasts seasonal coffee certified as Bird Friendly and Shade-Grown by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Centre and
contributes to support their research and conservation programs.
Value £60
Courtesy of Bird & Wild Bird Friendly Organic Coffee, Local Produce 7
Lot 80
Osprey Sculpture by Julie Wilson
Value £100
Courtesy of Julie Wilson Sculptures, Art Marquee Stand 40
www.juliewilsonsculptures.com
Lot 81
Overnight stay for two with dinner and breakfast in standard accommodation at Bellavista Lodge, cloud forest paradise close to Quito, Ecuador.
Additional package services (transport to Lodge, guide service, extra nights, etc) are to be booked directly with Bellavista Lodge.
Value £180
Courtesy of Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge and Reserve, Marquee 7 Stand 37
Lot 82
An Afternoon with Wolves – Spend an afternoon with rescued wolves at WolfWatchUK with founder Tony Haighway and Wildlife Presenter Anneka Svenska.
A chance to get up close and intimate with wolves at the UK’s greenest and wildest Wolf Rescue in Shropshire alongside
Wildlife Presenter Anneka Svenska and founder Tony Haighway. You will have the chance to photograph wolves in a lush
and natural setting and meet a habituated female wolf up close.
Value £ Priceless
Courtesy of Anneka Svenska
Lot 83
Early copies of Birdwatching Magazine in binders. 
A little bit of history for the keen birder!
Value £25
Courtesy of Clive Fleming
Lot 84
Original Framed Watercolour by Chris Park
15″ x 13″
Value £100
Courtesy of Mrs B.Brown
Lot 85
A 5 day trip to Greek Prespa for 2 people.
You’ll see Europe’s largest colony of Dalmatian pelicans and it’s also home to bears,
wolves, 200+ birds, 150+ butterflies and 1,700+ plants.
There’s also a day trip to Albanian Prespa – a land that time has forgotten. Flights not included, terms and conditions apply.
Value 1,800 euros
Courtesy of Balkan Tracks Ltd, Marquee 2 Stand 56
Lot 86
A 3 night stay and a 30 minute massage for 2 people at Rosalie Bay Resort on Dominica.
Includes accommodation in a junior suite with breakfast. Flights not included, terms and conditions apply.
Value $1,225
Courtesy of Discover Dominica Authority, Marquee 6 Stand 47
Lot 87
8 x 10 Framed Print
Printed on quality Fijifilm Crystal archive paper with a matt finish. Print is framed in a 23mm wide flat Natural Wood frame with an Antique
White single mount and Non-Reflective Acrylic Glazing. This image was photographed in Northumberland, UK on 1st January 2017.
Value £75
Courtesy of Ross Moore Photography
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Please email all forms to: nbrown@birdfair.org.uk