Stuart Elsom
Stuart Elsom is a freelance tour leader, ecologist and wildlife photographer who lives in Cambridgeshire, UK. A keen birdwatcher since a very early age, his passion for wildlife conservation has seen him serve on several environmental and conservation forums and is a former chairman of his local bird club.
Stuart’s lifelong interest in birds and insects has taken him to many countries on 6 continents. Recently he has specialised in the birds of North America and Eastern Europe, undertaking extended periods in the field to develop his knowledge of both regions’ avifauna.
While birds are Stuart’s main focus he has always maintained an interest in insects, especially butterflies and moths, and is a member of the Amateur Entomologists’ Society. As an ecologist, Stuart undertakes a variety of surveys on protected habitats and species and is a member of The Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. He is also an active volunteer with his local wildlife trust Woodland Ecology Group and takes a particular interest in their conservation initiatives and projects.
Stuart is a keen wildlife photographer and a member of the Royal Photographic Society Nature Group, through which he was awarded his Licentiate Distinction (LRPS). Over 300 of his images have appeared in various natural history journals, magazines, CD guides and books, and many images from both his UK and worldwide travels can be seen on his website www.stuartelsom.co.uk .
Stuart is married to Jill Williams, who keeps the world in order at the Sunbird office.