Stuart Elsom
Stuart Elsom lives in Cambridgeshire, England where he is a Business Manager in Regional Government. His passion for wildlife conservation has seen him serve on several environmental and conservation forums; the governing council and editorial board of Cambridgeshire Bird Club, and he is also a former chairman of his local bird club.
Stuart’s lifelong interest in birds and insects has led him throughout Europe, North Africa, North America, South Africa and South America, but his specialist knowledge is the birds and wildlife of Eastern Poland, an area he almost considers 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 or other creatures hiding in puddles or muddy pools!
Stuart is a keen wildlife photographer and many images from the UK and his world travels 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 interested as well in bird vocalizations and recordings, and in particular new technology and sound guides.
When not in the field Stuart gives lectures to local wildlife groups and societies 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.