HEARTFELT tributes have flooded in for a BBC presenter who has died.
Colleagues of Chris Tynan, a presenter on NatureWatch on Radio Merseyside, have taken to social media to pay his respects.
Show presenter Anno Brandreth wrote on X: “RIP Chris Tynan.
“Chris was a well loved and important part of the Naturewatch team and did great work locally to promote the things we love and are important to the listeners.”
Alongside a photograph of Chris with the NatureWatch team, added: “He will be sadly missed and we will hopefully do something in a future broadcast to honour him, it’s a sad day for us all.
“Chris is here on the left in his wonderful penguin jumper.”
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NatureWatch, which has now ended, ran as a regular slot on BBC Radio Merseyside’s breakfast and weekend programmes until 2023.
Chris had also served as long-time leader of RSPB Liverpool, before standing down in April.
In a message posted on their website back in May, they said: “The impact Chris has had on both the group and the people of Merseyside more widely cannot be understated, and we will forever be in his debt.
“Chris has played a huge part in shaping many people’s love for birds and wildlife, inspiring us all to appreciate nature in every aspect.”
They added in a now poignant message: “The entire group would like to thank Chris for his dedication over many years.
“Chris will continue to lead the outdoor meetings until December, so there is still time to thank him in person!
“You will be sorely missed, but you are more than welcome back at any time!”
