Mpushini bird walk with
Ian G. Gordon
'One life - Bird it!'
Join Ian G. Gordon on a
birding walk along the Mpushini Riverine Trail and learn more about the birds
you can expect to frequent valley bushveld and savanna habitat as Ian ticks off
50 birds in 50 minutes!
Ian G. Gordon was born at Lower Umfolozi Memorial Hospital in Empangeni, Zululand on the 8th of February 1959. The youngest of the three children. Ian’s late father was a farm manager. Therefore he grew up on farms and always had birds around. In Standard three (Grade five) Ian had to do a nature project and chose birds. Ian says “After that, I was hooked on birding and supported by my parents who gave me books (Roberts) and binoculars. As they say, the rest is history.”
Ian studied forestry at Saasveld College for Foresters, George. He worked for the government in conservation forestry based in Pietermaritzburg. Ian was one of a group of colleagues in conservation forestry that were 'transferred' to the provincial conservation body, namely Natal Parks Board (NPB). After about 10 years with NPB Ian bought a plant seedling nursery which he owned for about thirteen years. Ian then managed a forestry research nursery. The following period spanned a retrenchment and retirement.
Ian currently dedicates his time to bird atlassing on the South African Bird Atlas Project (SABAP2). His portfolio on SABAP2 is Coordination and Training for KZN province. Ian provides training on SABAP2 atlassing protocols and the use of the tool/app BirdLasser.
You can contact Ian via email or phone for arranging workshops and assisting with matters atlassing!
Ian’s slogan is "One Life - Bird It"
Tel: 083 570 6782
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