Will Wagstaff
William Wagstaff, commonly known as Will Wagstaff, is a leading ornithologist and naturalist in the Isles of Scilly, and also an author. His popular guided wildlife walks[1] have made him both a well-known and popular figure in the islands.[2][3] Originally from South Wales, Wagstaff has lived on the Isles of Scilly since 1981. He has had an active role in conservation work around the islands for more than 20 years, and has led guided wildlife walks there since 1985.[4] He is currently Honorary President and Chairman of the Isles of Scilly Bird Group[4][5] and regularly presents slideshows and leads other events on the islands. He is a Tour Leader for Island Holidays[6] and runs the Island Wildlife Tours group.[7] He is part of the Travelling Naturalist group.[8]
Wagstaff also works in other parts of the world, such as Florida[9] and the Falkland Islands.[10][11] Wagstaff wrote Falkland Islands: The Bradt Travel Guide in 2001.[12]
TV & radio personality
- Wagstaff makes regular appearances on Radio Scilly, presenting two weekly shows, Walk of the Week and Birdwatching Report[13]
- He also appeared on the BBC2 series Three Men In A Boat.
References
- ↑ Radio Scilly
- ↑ Sea Salt Cornwall Feature
- ↑ Guardian Article
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Will Wagstaff profile - Island Wildlife Tours
- ↑ UK Naturalist Website
- ↑ Island Holidays: Tour Leaders
- ↑ Scilly Online
- ↑ Travelling Naturalist leaders
- ↑ UK Nature Trek
- ↑ Falkland Islands Government press release
- ↑ Merco Press Website
- ↑ Amazon Entry
- ↑ Will Wagstaff on Radio Scilly
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