Stuart Elsom
Stuart Elsom lives in Cambridgeshire, England, where he is a Business Manager in Regional Government. His passion for wildlife conservation has led him to serve on several environmental and conservation forums as well as the governing council and editorial board of Cambridgeshire Bird Club; he is also a former chairman of his local bird club.
Stuart’s lifelong interest in birds and insects has taken him throughout Europe, North Africa, North America, South Africa, and South America, but his specialty is the birds and wildlife of eastern Poland, an area he considers virtually a second home. While birds are Stuart’s main focus, he has always maintained an interest in insects, especially butterflies and moths, and he loves to get his hands dirty pointing out interesting amphibians, reptiles, and other creatures hiding in puddles or muddy pools!
Stuart is a keen wildlife photographer, and many of his images from the UK and around the world can be seen on his website www.stuartelsom.co.uk. Stuart’s images have appeared in top birding journals, magazines, CD guides, and books. He is also interested in bird vocalizations and recordings, particularly in new technology and sound guides.
When not in the field, Stuart gives lectures to local wildlife groups and regularly contributes to several birding publications. He is a keen sportsman and plays squash; he also takes great interest in football and cricket.
Stuart is married to Jill Williams, who keeps the world in order at the Sunbird office.