Gordon
Yates
Gordon has a life long interest in birds, starting
when he was 4 years old, and joined the RSPB when he was 9. Now a full
time photographer, he has made 30 one hour films in 30 years: and has
filmed in lapland, Iceland, Greenland and Spitzbergen. A specialist in
cine film, a rare interest these days, he is renowned in the birding world
for his images of rare birds, which exist in wild locations. Visit www.gordon-yates.com
for more information
KeithOfford
Keith established a passion for birds at an early age, and a childhood of
birdwatching led to a particular interest in birds of prey. He studied bird
of prey hunting behaviour at university as part of his Zoology degree. Although
primarily a field ornithologist, he is also a keen photographer and has a
wealth of slides to illustrate his talks. Each title is a careful blend of
science, anecdote and humour and will appeal to both novices and experts alike.
See www.keithofford.co.uk
Michael
Leach
Michael has been a full-time wildlife photographer and author since 1977 and
is now one of Europe's top professionals. He has travelled extensively in
search of subjects, visiting some of the wildest and most remote areas on
Earth. For more information visit www.michael-leach.co.uk
George
Challinor
"Life through the
Lens" is the tale of a local amateur and his story as he rises through
the ranks to reach the final in the critically acclaimed Wildlife Photographer
of the year. Filled with facts and fun George explores the amazing world of
Birds and Photography .A home grown talent inspired by the talks from the
likes of Michael Leach and Gordon Yates at the Wirral Bird Club, George now
tries his hand at the talking.
Mike
Roberts
Mike currently works as the Trees & Woodlands Officer with St. Helen's
Council but has also been a Ranger working with communities in Halton and
Warrington to improve their local environment. He went trekking in Nepal in
the eighties and has since visited Canada, Peru, Costa Rica, India and Uganda
to photograph wildlife. His talk will look at the wildlife, primarily birds,
of the Spanish Steppe in Extramadura and the hills and mountains of Monfrague
and the Sierra de Gredos.
Mike
McKavett
A local speaker from Southport. His talk is the story in pictures of his quest
to photograph 10 species of birds with an almost exclusively eastern Mediterranean
distribution. The talk takes us to the enchanting Greek island of Lesvos and
the Taurus mountains of southern Turkey
Alan
Heath
Alan has been giving talks for 5 years. He was the excursion co-ordinator
for the Shropshire Ornithology
Society for 8 1/2 years and holds a licence to ring birds.
Prof.
David Norman
David has recently written
the 'Bird Atlas Book' now for sale, The talk is related to his latesr book
about changes in bird population and bird behaviour
David
Tolliday
The wildlife and sights of Shetland, starting on Fair Isle and finishing with
a view of Out Stack.
Paul
Rowlands
Paul is a member of the club and a local
speaker from Wallasey. His talk will be an informative and humorous presentation
on everything to do with birds. An identification quiz (pictures and sound),
stories, jokes and songs are all planned. 'Expect
the Unexpected'
Steve
and Carol Davidson
Steve and Carol have spent many years working with the raptor rescue organisation
in Warrington. In their joint presentation they will explain the origins and
work of Raptor Rescue, which is a charitable organization dedicaated to ensuring
that all sick and injured birds of prey are properly cared for. The ultimate
objective is to return these birds to their natual place in the wild.
Valerie
McFarland
Valerie has led bird watching tours worldwide.
She served on the Council of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
and maintains a deep interest and concern in conservation. She is also
the author of the 'RSPB Guide to Birdwatching on Anglesey and Lleyn'. |