Despite growing up in a big city, or perhaps because of it, Marta became fascinated with wildlife at a very young age. Seeing deer grazing at a local park, or hearing the howls… Continue reading »
Angel Muela has been working with raptors for the best part of his life. He began working in wildlife rehabilitation centers in his native Spain when he was 15 years old and when he moved to the U.S. … Continue reading »
From a very young age Fernando was fascinated by the kettles of raptors that formed above his home and the multitude of birds that he saw in his neighborhood gardens. Continue reading »
Yeray Seminario is (still) a young birdwatcher who has a special affinity for raptors. The first bird he remembers identifying – when he was twelve years old - was a rarity! Continue reading »
Patrick Benson doesn’t remember a time when raptors weren’t a part of his life. Being born in Boise, Idaho, to parents with a love of the outdoors influenced him greatly, as did his early encounters with Morley Nelson, the falconer down the road. Continue reading »
Hem was born and raised on the edge of Chitwan National Park. No doubt growing up surrounded by Great Hornbills and tigers helped form his future as a wildlife conservationist. Continue reading »
Venicio "Beny" Emmanuelle Wilson Altamiranda was born in Almirante, in the province of Bocas del Toro in Western Panama, in a house surrounded by beautiful creeks and swamp forests. Continue reading »