Meet ‘the man in the woods’ who became Cheshire's wildlife whisperer
Known affectionately as “the man in the woods”, Ray estimates he has taught around 60,000 children during his nearly 40 years at the reserve.
Alongside more than 30 volunteers, the wildlife hospital now cares for around 3,000 injured and orphaned animals every year.
The hospital cares for a variety of animals (Image: NQ)
But when Ray first arrived in the late 1980s, he never imagined any of it.
“I don't have any qualifications in natural history,” he said.
“I just learned stu...
Alongside more than 30 volunteers, the wildlife hospital now cares for around 3,000 injured and orphaned animals every year.
The hospital cares for a variety of animals (Image: NQ)
But when Ray first arrived in the late 1980s, he never imagined any of it.
“I don't have any qualifications in natural history,” he said.
“I just learned stu...
