Chris Tynan, a presenter on BBC Radio Merseyside's NatureWatch, has died, his colleagues have announced. In a tribute on social media, environmentalist and show presenter Anno Brandreth described Tynan as a "well loved and important part of the Naturewatch team" who did "great work locally to promote the things we love."
Brandreth added: "He will be sadly missed... it's a sad day for us all." The tribute was accompanied by a photograph of Tynan wearing a penguin jumper.
NatureWatch, which was a regular feature on BBC Radio Merseyside's breakfast and weekend shows until 2023, often appeared as a segment on the popular Paul Beesley show. It involved local experts discussing wildlife and gardening advice.
Tynan was also the long-standing leader of the RSPB Liverpool group, stepping down in April. In a message on its website in May, the society said: "The impact Chris has had on both the group and the people of Merseyside more widely cannot be understated... Chris has played a huge part in shaping many people’s love for birds and wildlife."
