CURRENT MISSION

saving birds around the world

ABOUT ME

I work as a scientist at the RSPB Centre for Conservation Science, and study how and why bird species go extinct all over the world. Ultimately the goal of my work (or existence) is to avoid that species go extinct. I currently work with partners in 10 different countries, so I do get around a fair bit.

PHILOSOPHY

the less you need the more you have

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I travel frequently and have spent many nights under bridges, in roadside ditches or other unusual places. I know what it's like to look for a place to stay, and have hosted many people in the past. Now I live in a shared house, so hosting is not always possible.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have mostly hosted travelers while I was living in Alaska, and sent countless messages to people who wanted to explore the great outdoors in Alaska. It's all been good, and I applaud the inventors of this network - it is fantastic!

Interests

outdoor adventures, biking, traveling, hiking, birdwatching, sports, and anything that gets me moving.

• birds
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• sports
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

most of the books I read deal with ecology or statistics and are somewhat detached from mainstream reading, but if I had to list 5 others: Song of the Dodo (D. Quammen), Supply Shock (B. Czech), Last Chance to See (D. Adams), Confessions of an Economic Hitman (J. Perkins), Four Fish (Paul Greenberg)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

There are way too many to fit in here!!!!

Teach, Learn, Share

That's what I do in my everyday job...

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel advice, companionship, proper conversations, solid food, and a variety of bikes to get around.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Montserrat, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

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