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Who we are & What we do
What Is Global Birding
Global Birding is a new venture formed by Tim Appleton MBE that aims to inspire birdwatchers to come together as a global community and celebrate birds, by participating in birdwatching, birdwatching events, citizen science and conservation.
Find out more about Tim below.
About Global Birding.org
Who we are
Birds Unite Our World
Birds Unite Our World
Global Birding is the brainchild of Tim Appleton MBE, co-founder of the first and biggest Birdfair which he ran for 31 years.
Prior to creating and managing Rutland Water Nature Reserve, he worked for Sir Peter Scott at the world famous Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. He reintroduced Ospreys as a breeding bird to England in 1996
Global Birding is the brainchild of Tim Appleton MBE, co-founder of the first and biggest Birdfair which he ran for 31 years.
Prior to creating and managing Rutland Water Nature Reserve, he worked for Sir Peter Scott at the world famous Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. He reintroduced Ospreys as a breeding bird to England in 1996. Tim has been awarded an MBE as well as the Cadbury medal, both for services to conservation. With a life long career in conservation and management, his ethos is to bring people together, inspire them and help global conservation. Tim is available for consultancy for projects where his expertise may be of help eg. Eco tourism promotion for Tourist Boards, Wetlands sites development, nature reserve creation and management as well as Birdfairs. Please contact us for further information
Birds Unite Our World
Birds Unite Our World
Birds Unite Our World
Our vision is simple
Our passion is clear
We are bringing the world of birdwatching together.
We aim to provide exciting opportunities to discover the best of nature throughout the world.
We encourage you to demonstrate your love of nature and commitment to protect it.
Our new organisation aims to build a global community who is passionate a
Our vision is simple
Our passion is clear
We are bringing the world of birdwatching together.
We aim to provide exciting opportunities to discover the best of nature throughout the world.
We encourage you to demonstrate your love of nature and commitment to protect it.
Our new organisation aims to build a global community who is passionate about nature and ready to help fund vital Global conservation action.
What we do
Birds Unite Our World
What we do
- We aim to bring together as many people as possible who are and wish to be, involved in birdwatching:
- at whatever level
- wherever you are
- as an interested individual or for those with professional involvement.
We want to inspire people to join us and feel part of a community who wish to protect our world.
Global Birding Partnerships
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ProColombia
ProColombia are a fantastic Global Birding supporter - with the largest number of species in one country, it is the number 1 paradise as a birding destination in the world.
Make it your Number 1 destination today!
In the meantime, sit back and enjoy a taste of what you might see in this amazing video The Birders - "A Melodic Journey through Northern Colombia"
ZEISS
Birds know no boundaries - nor do we!
The ZEISS Birding Team will participate from all over the globe and our goal is to encourage people to go out birdwatching and to raise awareness and funds for the protection of migratory birds.
Come join us during Global Bird Weekend and follow us on Social Media! We will share our discoveries via eBird and our social channels on facebook @ZEISSBirding and on Instagram @zeissnature.
Andalucia's Protected Nature Reserves
Andalucia has areas declared a Nature Reserve Park by Andalusian Parliament Law. Watch this short film showcasing the beauty that is Andalucia,
then go and explore it for yourself. You won't be disappointed! Find out about their natural spaces below
Global Foundations
Global Programmes and Foundations
Please contact Global Birding if you run a Foundation which might benefit being included here
Global Foundations
Find out more about the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation
Roy has been the key person involved in bird reintroduction programmes, especially raptors.
Global Birdfair 2023
A new place for Global Birders to meet
Global Birdfair was held in Rutland, UK this July at the Rutland Showground, Oakham.
Global Birdfair provided a platform for conservaiton organisations, nature tourism providers, publishers and books sellers, optical companies and other organisations involved in the enjoyment and promotion of wildlife conservation around the world to gather to share their experiences and ideas.
In the meantime, please visit our website to find out more and find our social media links to see what went on!
Thank you to all the amazing Global Birding Community for being such inspirations.