End of an era

Jack Donovan died at his home last Saturday evening following a prolonged illness.


Jack was a gifted naturalist who directed much of his life towards the conservation of wildlife. He was awarded the MBE in 1988, for his outstanding contribution in promoting sympathetic agriculture and his participation in all aspects of the work of The Wildlife Trust of South and West wales. He was also made a Vice President of the Trust.

On the birding front Jack became the first Pembrokeshire Bird Recorder in 1961 and held that office for many years. Many of us have fond memories of time spent in the field with Jack and in sharing some of his finds, like for example the Nine wells Isabelline Shrike.

Jack's irrepressible manner, wicked sense of humour and all embracing sociabilty will be greatly missed. truly his name will be writ large in the annals of Pembrokeshire ornithology.