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Curlew Lecture Stage
Discover more about what is happening around the world for nature conservation, science, nature tourism & more.
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IMAGES BY PETER PARTINGTON
Friday 15 July Curlew Lecture Stage
Friday 15 July
930
Edson Moroni Vicente Cardoso Marques
Pantanal - a paradise for birds and jaguars
The Pantanal is one of the main ecosystems in Brazil, a destination to discover the richness of birds and a memorable experience to search for Jaguars!
1000
Martin Hughes-Games
Presenting on behalf of Finches Friends Bird feeders
How we can help curb disease spread via feeder contact
1030
Bret Charman
South Luangwa – A photographers paradise
Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park is one of Africa’s finest wildlife hotspots and a photographer’s dream destination!
1100
Roger Safford, BirdLife International
The Lost Birds
Roger giving an exciting run-down of these mysterious species, their discoveries, where they’re found and what it means for conservation. Potential call-to-action for Species Champions for PEP
1130
Balázs Szigeti
Snow Leopards and the spectacular wildlife in Mongolia
Focusing on finding Snow Leopards and enjoying the wildlife of this remote and beautiful region with the highest possible comfort.
1200
Dr Stuart Butchart, BirdLife International
''Canaries in the coalmine’- what birds tell us
The importance of our science (a bit of history too) and SOWB and call to action for this year
1230.
Birdwatching in Azerbaijan.
Talking about potential, the main bird species and the main birdwatching areas to visit in Azerbaijan
1300
Richard Peters
Secrets to successful wildlife photography
Get your shots by learning from the ones that went wrong, some useful tips, tricks and insights
1330
Paul Hackett
Phonescoping. The basics
Come along and learn how to take pictures and video with your phone and scope
1400
Jari Peltomäki
Finland´s colorful autumn
Finland in autumn has great autumn colors and wildlife is very actively preparing for long winter.
1430
Tonia Cochran
Dr Tonia's iconic Australian Birds & Mammals
Travel with Tonia on a photographic celebration of Australia’s unique and amazing wildlife
.1500
Attila Steiner
Every season promises spectacular birding in Hungary!
We take you to the world famous National Parks of Hungary: Hortobágy, Kiskunság, Bükk, Zemplén to experience the rural charm of the well-preserved natural heritage.
1530
Luke Massey, Sony
Notes From Wild Finca
Turning an old cattle farm into a wildlife oasis and documenting it with Sony cameras
1600
Andy Tucker
Wildlife of Peru
Andy Tucker from Naturetrek takes us on a journey from Peru’s coast to Amazon, taking in Machu Picchu en route
1630
Lloyd Scott
Committee Against Bird Slaughter
1700
Luis Segura
Wildlife of Southern Patagonia
An imaginary journey to discover Patagonia's unique Wildlife and stunning landscapes
Saturday 16 July Curlew Lecture Stage
Saturday 16 July
930
Mark Thomas
Birds of Buckton
There’s more to the patch than a Green Warbler!
1000
Mati Kose
Best Wildlife Holiday Seasons in Estonia
The calendar and seasonal highlights for wildlife- and photographic holidays in Estonia
1030
Kerrie Porteous
Highlights of the Swiss Alps
Do flower-filled Alpine meadows nestling under snow-capped peaks and clear blue skies whet your appetite?
1100
Kate Mennie
Scotland's Top 20 Species
Scotland is host to an incredible array of iconic wildlife and habitats, from Ptarmigan to White-tailed Eagles. There are prizes on offer!
1130
Massimiliano Biasioli
Varanger - A year in the Wild Arctic
1200
Rick Simpson
Wader Passion; 10 years of caring.
We love waders and will show you why; subsequently we hope you’ll love them too
1230
Guido Berguido
Adopta Bosque - Panama birdwatching supports for Rainforest Conservation
How searching for endemic birds in Panama led to rainforest conservation and 56 new species
1300
Phil Espin
The Lincolnshire Bird Trail
The new Birds of Lincolnshire book and Bird Trail means it's time to visit Lincolnshire.
1330
Mohit Aggarwal
Western tourists influencing Birding in India
Millennials aiding conservation with increased sensitivity due to growing western ecotourist influx.
1400
Joe Davis
Discovery of the Rutland Sea Dragon
Joe Davis will talk about finding one of the greatest paleontological discoveries ever found in the UK
1430
Harry Munt
Rewilding, one sparrow at a time
Discover how conserving this unassuming, small bird could make big changes in conservation
1500
Alejandro Valenzuela
Destinations and birdwatching in Quito
1530
Tom Mason, Nikon
Why do you need binoculars in wildlife photography
Importance of binoculars for photographing wildlife, how to use them to develop projects and find subjects
1600
Alberto Bosque Coello
Ecotourism in Castilla y León, Spain
Castilla y León, a fantastic destination for watching birds and mammals, in Spain
1630
Michael Webster
The Condor's Feather
Following and filming birds. Inspirational stories about travelling wild in South America, Patagonia to Colombia
Michael will be signing his book on the NeoTropical Bird Club stand S60,S61 in Swallow Marquee during the weekend.
1700
Luis Eduardo Urueña
Conserving a Harpy Eagle Nesting area in Colombia
Thanks to the support of the Global birdwatching community around the world, we were able to purchase a harpy eagle nesting area in Colombia for conservation in perpetuity
Sunday 17 July Curlew Lecture Stage
Sunday 17 July
0930
Mike Alibone, Optics Editor, Birdwatch Magazine
2022 VISION: An Insight into Birding Optics
Budget bins to top tier 'scopes. Are leading-edge optics really the best value? Top testing tips. Overview of latest technology.
1000
BirdLife International/Amigos de la Janda
La Janda
The Global Birdfair2022 Project
1030
Bret Charman
Bear Photography in Europe
Journey to two of Europe’s finest bear watching locations; Finland’s boreal forests and the Dinaric Alps in Slovenia.
1100
Emma Healey
A different perspective
Emma explains how to bring the tiny universe of insects, flowers and fauna to life with a macro lens
1130
Ollie Metcalf, British Birds
Overland migration of Common scoter
Discover how nocturnal migration monitoring has revealed Common Scoters migration routes over mainland Britain.
1200
Jonathan C Eames - Rising Phoenix - Main Conservation Sponsor
Conserving Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary
A globally irreplaceable site where Rising Phoenix is pioneering new approaches to conservation
1230
Kevin Shaw
Scottish Birds as seen by Heatherlea
Scottish birds as photographed on our holidays from Shetlands to Mull and around the Highlands
1300
Luke Massey, Sony
Notes From a Wild Finca
Turning an old cattle farm into a wildlife oasis and documenting it with Sony cameras
1330
Tom Mabbett
Wildlife of the Alladale Estate, Scotland
Hear about the wildlife on this vast estate north of Inverness, and how to see it for yourself
1400
Paul Hackett
Phonescoping. The basics
Come along and learn how to take pictures and video with your phone and scope
1430
Eleni Galinou
Birding on Lesvos Island, Greece
Natural habitats and bird species to be found on Lesvos island (Greece), in different seasons
1500
Carlos Bethancourt
Panama: A Birding & Nature Paradise
A small country with over 1,010 bird species, hundreds of mammals, reptiles & amphibians along with 10,000 plant species.
1530
Adam Riley, Rockjumper Birding
The Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater – amongst the birds and beasts
1600
Vanessa Palacios
Why a World Birdfairs Council?
The World Birdfairs Council (WBC) is a global body that represents birding events across the world. NB This talk does not relate to Global Birdfair.
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