This newsletter is to share common interests in wildlife and conservation. A central theme being a wish to demonstrate that while there are wonderful things to discover by travelling far into the wilderness, there are also a wealth of wild creatures and plants to be found right outside our doors and in our gardens – whether you live in a village, a suburb or the center of a city.
Posts may include mini-biographies of local species or discuss finding elusive plants and animals. I’m a wildlife gardener and I offer seasonal tips for attracting birds, bees, and butterflies. I advocate for GreenBirding and citizen science.
I’m a retired biologist living to the west of Montreal. These days I pursue wildlife biology projects and share my knowledge and enthusiasm with anyone, especially young people. I’m a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and past-President of Bird Protection Quebec, Canada’s oldest bird focussed conservation charity.
Richard Gregson PhD MPhil FRSB
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