I work as a flight attendant on a large international airline. My British list is rather paltry as I try to spend most of my time with my wife and son when I am at home. Sadly they do not share my love of the outdoors, but I can indulge myself when downroute without fear of failing in my family duties.
Located in the coastal hills of Andalucía just outside the picturesque Spanish town of Tarifa, the Inglorious Bustards are based right at the epicentre of birding in The Straits of Gibraltar. And from a migrating raptor’s point of view, we must surely also be at the centre of the world!
Inglorious Bustards are birders, conservationists, travellers, and all-around Nature-lovers. We love to marvel at the hundreds of thousands of birds that pass overhead, and to follow them on their migratory journey, exploring the whole range of fascinating and varied terrains they traverse each year.
And we love to share our adventures with you! As well as our home in southern Spain, we take pride in bringing you the best of birding in Andalucía and other migration spectacles along the East Atlantic Flyway journey, through Europe and North Africa, right down to the steamy wintering grounds of many of our nomads, south of the Sahara.
info@ingloriousbustards.com
Simon has worked for the RSPB for many years. His work has included surveying the birds of Exmoor, helping protect Hen Harriers and Bee-eaters breeding in the North of England and analysing farmland bird survey data. He currently manages the RSPB’s land management advice and agricultural work throughout Eastern England working on policies that affect farmland birds and farm biodiversity. Simon has been a lecturer in ornithology for BSc students for several years, specialising in bird ethology and bird populations. He has a very strong bird guiding background from his experience in leading bird tours whilst on leave from his RSPB role.
Simon was raised in Plymouth, but now lives in Norwich and he has been an avid birder and naturalist since childhood. At just nine years old he remembers sneaking out with his father’s massive Russian binoculars at first light only to return home many hours later, covered in estuarine mud and to face the music from his parents! Simon also has an interest in dragonflies, damselflies, butterflies and moths.
A nature-lover. Birds are God's best creations. Owls are my favourite birds, esp. the Spotted Owlet. Hope to see as many species as possible in this life.
Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
I'm a young birdwatcher, wildlife photographer and artist based in Notts, hoping to do conservation/ecology/zoology in the future.
Finland based birder who has also lived in California
No twitching involved here, but waiting for 'rarer' birds to find me. Which is rather difficult based so far inland.
New York
United States of America
I am president of the Huntington Audubon Society, interested in all things wildlife, conservation, woman's issues around the world.
West Midlands
United Kingdom
Husband and wife who are new to birding and concentrate on Staffordshire sites and Rutland Water
Osage County, Missouri
United States of America
I have been doing serious birding since 1979.
I bird watch at The Chase in Dagenham and have been doing so since 2010.
South Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
I'm an amateurish birder who's been listing since 2006. I started off at a young age being into creepy crawlies and have now turned most of my attention to feathered animals. I enjoy the competitive aspect of the 'sport' we call bird watching. I've studied Diplomas and Certificates in Animal Management, Ornithology and Horticulture and have dabbled with work such as Reserve Wardening, Bird Ringing and Butterfly Monitoring. I've been working with Marine Animals since 2006
Illinois
United States of America
I am an ex-pat Brit now living permanently in the US. A life-long birder and naturalist, have spent the last 15 years or so travelling the world, latest trips Madagascar (2011), South Africa (2009). With my wife I am currently exploring the US, and will be visiting Utah and Colorado this winter. My world list stands at just under 4200, ABA around 730 UK 430. We are keen to visit Alaska, Antarctica and New Zealand ASAP
Northumberland
United Kingdom
I have been a birdwatcher for some time and have only just started to keep a list. Having been medically retired from work I can spend more time at it. Although I will not be rushing around the country to see rare visitors, if it happens to be where I am then I will count myself lucky.
Grt. Manchester
United Kingdom
Began birdwatching in 1985. Most of my birding is done outside of Grt. Manchester(Sucs). Likes Digiscoping, Man.City, Carp Fishing.
County Durham
United Kingdom
Based in County Durham and been birdwatching since mid 2008. Started listing in 2009. Do not twitch but visit a range of habitats and counties at certain parts of the year to target as many species as possible. Patch list at Low Barns.
