Chris Tynan was a regular feature on Merseyside’s breakfast and weekend shows as part of the Naturewatch team
Chris Tynan’s death was announced on social media(Image: Chris Tynan)
A renowned BBC Radio Merseyside presenter has died. BBC’s Chris Tynan was a regular feature on the Radio Merseyside breakfast and weekend shows before they came to an end in 2023.
His colleagues announced his death this weekend, with friend Anno Brandreth writing: “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 listeners.”
Sharing a photo of Chris, they added: “He will be sadly missed, and we will hopefully do something in a future broadcast to honour him; it is a sad day for us all. Chris is here on the left in his wonderful penguin jumper.”
He appeared regularly on the Paul Beesley show and would often feature calls from listeners and local experts discussing wildlife and gardening advice. Former clips are still available to stream on BBC Sounds and the BBC Merseyside Facebook page.
A photo shared after the death of Chris Tynan(Image: Anno Brandreth)
Chris was also a leader of the RSPB Liverpool for 30 years, stepping down from his role in April of this year. In his role he gave talks to local groups and featured on the radio, receiving praise for his “energy and enthusiasm for birds and wildlife”.
RSPB Liverpool said in May: “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: “The entire group would like to thank Chris for his dedication over many years.”
Chris’s last post on his Instagram account was his announcement that he was stepping down from the role. He said: “I have finally stepped down as group leader of the RSPB Liverpool group after 30 years of volunteering. It’s been a wonderful opportunity to show birds, habitats, and nature to so many people.
“Couldn’t have done it without the committee past and present. Thank you all so much for the kind words, gifts, and cake.Thanks also to my wife and family for allowing me to do this for so long.”
He was inundated with comments at the time, with one reading: “Well done Chris, we thoroughly enjoyed our trip up in Merseyside with you.” Another said: “Proud of you.”
A final, now poignant comment, read: “Oh you will be missed Chris. Thank you for everything.”
