Tony Soper

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Tony Soper is an ornithologist, author and television presenter from England.

Soper co-founded the BBC's Natural History Unit and became its first film producer. He presented live television programs, including Birdwatch, Discovering Birds, Beside the Sea and Nature.

He formerly co-presented Animal Magic and now narrates programs for National Geographic.

He holds a British Yachtmaster's licence and is a qualified compressed air, oxygen and hard hat diver.

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  • Wildlife Begins at Home (1975)
  • Penguins [with John Sparks] (1987)
  • Taming the Flood: History and Natural History of Rivers and Wetlands [with Jeremy Purseglove] (1989)
  • Owls [with John Sparks] (1995)
  • Antarctica: A Guide to the Wildlife (2000)
  • The Arctic: A Guide to Coastal Wildlife (2001)
  • The Bird Table Book (several editions)
  • The British Isles (Bradt Travel Guides)
  • Discovering Birds: Practical Guide to Birdcraft