Originally a biologist, my career was mostly spent in the field of animal pathology but since retirement I have reverted to “real” biology. Getting out in the field and interacting with wildlife in all its many forms and helping others to see and appreciate the natural world. I came to Canada (Quebec) in 1998 from England, loved what I found and stayed. I have a particular interest in urban and peri-urban wildlife and am a Past President of Bird Protection Quebec which is Canada’s oldest bird focussed conservation charity.