Ian Sinclair is recognised as one of Africa’s foremost fi eld birders and has led many expeditions to find and research birds. He is the most published author on the birds of Africa and its adjacent islands and has written over 20 bird books.
PHIL HOCKEY was a leading international specialist on birds and Director of the Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology at the University of Cape Town. He was a recognized authority on the biology of southern African birds, with a special interest in coastal and migratory species. He wrote several books, among them Waders of Southern Africa and Beautiful Birds of Southern Africa, and was Editor-in-chief of the 7th edition of Roberts' Birds of Southern Africa.
Warwick Tarboton is a recognised ornithologist who has produced a number of well-received books, and has been awarded the Gill Memorial Medal for services to ornithology.
Niall Perrins is a dedicated photographer and bird guide with a passion for nature and bird conservation. He runs Bustards Birding Tours and travels worldwide pursuing his passion.
Dominic Rollinson holds a doctorate in seabird conservation from the Fitzpatrick Institute of African Ornithology, University of Cape Town, and currently works as a bird guide fpr Birding Ecotours, leading tours around the world.
