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Michael Holdsworth

February 20, 1949 - September 9, 2021

It is with much sadness that we mark here the passing of Michael Holdsworth. He died suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack while on holiday in France on September 8th. Our deepest sympathies are with his wife Sue and the rest of the family. His loss will leave a huge hole in the Cambridgeshire Bird Ringing scene and the Bird Club, Wicken Fen and the Spotted Flycatcher community he built up, to mention just a few of his achievements. He inspired and helped so many people advancing their skills in ringing and ornithology. Please use this space to share your memories of Michael.

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Mark Peck 2021-10-19 20:46:34 wrote:

On behalf of the Wicken Fen Ringing Group we convey sincere condolences to Sue and family. Michael was a key member of the Group from its early years, making a significant contribution to the scientific knowledge of the birds of Wicken Fen. His primary focus was the reed bed habitat, monitoring breeding populations of Reed and Sedge Warblers, recording the establishment and ongoing success of Cetti’s Warblers and targeting his beloved Cuckoos. He established the first BTO Constant Effort Site (CES) for Wicken Fen at the Reed Bed, where many trainee ringers developed their skills under his expert eye and experienced advice. He will be greatly missed by us all.

Mark Peck 2021-10-19 20:46:34 wrote: On behalf of the Wicken Fen Ringing Group we convey sincere condolences to Sue and family. Michael was a key member of the Group from its early years, making a significant contribution to the scientific knowledge of the birds of Wicken Fen. His primary focus was the reed bed habitat, monitoring breeding populations of Reed and Sedge Warblers, recording the establishment and ongoing success of Cetti’s Warblers and targeting his beloved Cuckoos. He established the first BTO Constant Effort Site (CES) for Wicken Fen at the Reed Bed, where many trainee ringers developed their skills under his expert eye and experienced advice. He will be greatly missed by us all.

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