3 days ago
Llanidloes art exhibition highlights endangered bird species
A new art exhibition organised by campaign group Protect Glaslyn and Hafren has opened at a Llanidloes café.
'Vanishing Wings: Art of the Endangered' at The Wild Oak Café brings together the work of 20 local artists, each inspired by the extraordinary yet vulnerable bird species that call the Cambrian Mountains home.
Melinda Fansa, from Protect Glaslyn and Hafren, said: 'This exhibition aims to draw attention to the 22 Welsh red listed birds found in the Cambrian Mountains between Dylife and Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust's (MWT) Glaslyn Nature Reserve.
"John Bimson, reserve volunteer warden and avid birder, has meticulously recorded the bird life of this area over the past 13 years.
"He has documented 95 different bird species, 22 of which are currently in decline and need our help.
"These species -including hen harriers, curlews, and cuckoos - highlight the ecological importance of the area.
"However, this vital habitat is under threat. Bute Energy is proposing a wind farm development in the area between Glaslyn Nature Reserve and the Hafren Forest.
"Concerned about the potential impact, the Wildlife Trust has urged its members to oppose the development.'
This art exhibition is both a celebration and a call to action.
The 20 participating artists
Amanda Caldwell
Ann-Marie Stuart
Beth Knight
Delia Taylor-Brook
Diane Rose
Elin Crowley
Erin Hughes
Gini Wade
Hilary Reed
Jenny Fell
Jeremy Andrews
Juliet Wooldridge
Megan Elinor
Peter Lloyd
Samantha Boulanger
Sandy Craig
Sue Powell
Sue Terrey
Veronica Calarco
Each brings their unique artistic vision to the subject, expressing respect for these remarkable birds through a variety of styles and media.
Protect Glaslyn & Hafren is committed to fighting climate change—but not at the expense of critical habitat loss.
Melinda Fansa says: 'We urge the Welsh Government to recognise that we are facing both a nature emergency and a climate emergency and to refuse Bute's planning application."
