Ex Royal Navy, Freelance Ornithologist, experienced Bird and Marine Mammal Surveyor and Marine Mammal Observer (with ESAS and BOSIET certification) and Field Ecologist with excellent bird and marine mammal identification skills with over eight years’ experience (over 1000 hours of actual offshore survey time accrued) with strong technical aptitude.Experience includes: Offshore (boat based) Bird and Marine Mammal Surveys including survey leadership, data handling, report writing and health & safety aspects, Basking shark surveyor off the west coast of Scotland, Tracking of Sandwich Terns using an RIB, Monitoring bird movements/behaviour using Radar technology,Onshore bird surveys including Breeding bird surveys, common bird census, winter walkovers, vantage point and Nightjar surveys, Catching, tagging and radio-tracking birds and mammals, Data entry using ArcView GIS and MS-Access databases, habitat identification and use of GPS in the field, Bat echolocation identification and use of sound analysis software.Great crested newt, reptile, badger and Crayfish surveys.Studied Ornithology to degree level gaining a University Certificate in Ornithology with JNCC ESAS (European Seabirds at Sea) and MMO certification giving a clear and in-depth understanding of Bird and Marine Mammal Survey techniques, Identification and Mitigation Procedures. Reliable, responsible, self-reliant with a friendly and professional manner. Flexible and available at short notice. Also a car owner with a clean driving license.