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Radio Merseyside’s Chris Tynan, Longtime Naturewatch Contributor, Dies

Colleagues plan an on-air tribute following their announcement on X.

Overview

  • Presenter Anno Brandreth confirmed Tynan’s death on X and praised him as a well‑loved member of the Naturewatch team.
  • Tynan was a regular voice on BBC Radio Merseyside’s Naturewatch segments, which ended in 2023 and often featured on the Paul Beesley show.
  • He led the RSPB Liverpool group for about 30 years before stepping down in April, with the society later lauding his impact on local nature education.
  • Colleagues said they hope to honor him in a future broadcast, while listeners shared tributes recalling his outreach and guidance.
  • Archived Naturewatch clips remain available on BBC Sounds and the BBC Radio Merseyside Facebook page; no cause of death or funeral details have been reported.