In case anyone doesn't know Pete's funeral is next Tues 26th at Howe Bridge Crem ,Lovers Lane,at 1.45 pm,I'm sure Pat would welcome anyone if they would like to attend.
This is a shock, I don't visit Risley Moss very often, but when I did Peter was usually there and he'd update me on the latest sightings. We could chat for ages about birds and wildlife in the area, his knowledge was incredible. A devout conservationist with a real passion for wildlife, especially birds. Peter was truly an icon at Risley Moss. Visits to the moss will never be the same again, perhaps a hide at a local reserve should be named in his honour.
Yes, a great loss. I haven't bumped into him for a couple of years, but he was always full of enthusiasm & humour, and a great source of local information. RIP
Very Sad ,I was only speaking to him 2 weeks ago ,He was a all round nice person ,and Risley Moss will never be the same without him,hes one of the last af the regular crew ,a real shame . RIP Peter
Just had some very sad news from Eddie King L.O.S. recorder :- Hi all I have just received some very sad news that Peter Hilton has died. He was taken into hospital some days ago I presume with the chest problems he had. For those who knew Peter, he was a gentleman and he will be missed by many. I have no information to date re the funeral, when I have I will pass this on... Eddie
Peter was an amazing ornithologist his meticulous species records were a delight to see, he was a constant at Risley Moss and recorded there for many years, we are all the poorer, for his demise David S
