Earliest recollection of interest in birds was seeing a jay when six years old (15 years ago, smirk). Work for JNCC Seabirds at Sea Team. Enjoy birding in north-east Scotland, "outer isles" of Scotland and beyond. Recent birding trips to Trinidad & Tobago, Kerala & Tamil Nadu, California. Formed self-found rules for UK250 Club wit Phil Hansbro and Ben Miller. Currently chair of GBC.