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'''William Wagstaff''', commonly known as '''Will Wagstaff''', is a leading [[ornithologist]] and [[naturalist]] in the [[Isles of Scilly]], and also an author. His popular guided wildlife walks have made him both a well-known and popular figure in the islands.<ref>[http://www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk/acatalog/feature_walkscilly_0307.php]</ref> He has had an active role in conservation work around the islands for more than 20 years and is currently Honorary President and Chairman of the Isles of Scilly Bird Group<ref>[http://www.islandwildlifetours.co.uk/4.html Will Wagstaff profile]</ref><ref>[http://www.naturalist.co.uk/pages/leaders.php]</ref> and regularly presents slideshows and leads other events on the islands. Wagstaff wrote 'Falkland Islands: The Bradt Travel Guide' in 2001<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Falkland-Islands-Bradt-Travel-Guide/dp/1841620378 Wagstaff's book @ Amazon.co.uk]</ref>. He is part of the Travelling Naturalist group<ref>[http://www.naturalist.co.uk/pages/leaders.php Travelling Naturalist leaders]</ref> |
'''William Wagstaff''', commonly known as '''Will Wagstaff''', is a leading [[ornithologist]] and [[naturalist]] in the [[Isles of Scilly]], and also an author. His popular guided wildlife walks have made him both a well-known and popular figure in the islands.<ref>[http://www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk/acatalog/feature_walkscilly_0307.php]</ref> He has had an active role in conservation work around the islands for more than 20 years and is currently Honorary President and Chairman of the Isles of Scilly Bird Group<ref>[http://www.islandwildlifetours.co.uk/4.html Will Wagstaff profile]</ref><ref>[http://www.naturalist.co.uk/pages/leaders.php]</ref> and regularly presents slideshows and leads other events on the islands. Wagstaff wrote 'Falkland Islands: The Bradt Travel Guide' in 2001<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Falkland-Islands-Bradt-Travel-Guide/dp/1841620378 Wagstaff's book @ Amazon.co.uk]</ref> and 'The Falklands: The Complete Guide to the Falklands'<ref>http://www.bookrags.com/highbeam/the-falklands-the-complete-guide-to-the-20020119-hb/ Falklands Guide on bookrags.com]</ref>. He is a Tour Leader for Island Holidays<ref>[http://www.islandholidays.co.uk/tour-leaders.asp Island Holidays: Tour Leaders]</ref> and runs the Island Wildlife Tours group<ref>[http://www.scillyonline.co.uk/things.html]</ref>. He is part of the Travelling Naturalist group<ref>[http://www.naturalist.co.uk/pages/leaders.php Travelling Naturalist leaders]</ref>. Wagstaff also works in other parts of the world, such as the [[Falkland Islands]]<ref>[http://www.falklands.gov.fk/media/tourist-board-at-destinations-2003.htm Falkland Islands Government press release]</ref><ref>http://en.mercopress.com/2003/08/13/holidays-in-the-falkland-s http://en.mercopress.com/2003/08/13/holidays-in-the-falkland-s]</ref> and [[Florida]]<ref>[http://www.naturetrek.co.uk/wildlife-holidays-in-americas/detailsdb.asp?ID=184 http://www.naturetrek.co.uk/wildlife-holidays-in-americas/detailsdb.asp?ID=184]</ref>. |
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===TV & Radio Personality=== |
===TV & Radio Personality=== |
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Wagstaff makes regular appearances on [[Radio Scilly]], presenting two weekly shows, 'Walk of the Week' and 'Birdwatching Report'<ref>[http://www.radioscilly.com/asheardonair/features Will Wagstaff on Radio Scilly]</ref> |
Wagstaff makes regular appearances on [[Radio Scilly]], presenting two weekly shows, 'Walk of the Week' and 'Birdwatching Report'<ref>[http://www.radioscilly.com/asheardonair/features Will Wagstaff on Radio Scilly]</ref> |
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He also appeared on the [[BBC2]] series [[Three Men In A Boat]] |
He also appeared on the [[BBC2]] series of [[Three Men In A Boat]]. |
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*[http://www.simplyscilly.co.uk/site/about-scilly/what-are-people-saying-about-scilly Scilly Isles on TV] |
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William Wagstaff, commonly known as Will Wagstaff, is a leading ornithologist and naturalist in the Isles of Scilly, and also an author. His popular guided wildlife walks have made him both a well-known and popular figure in the islands.[1] He has had an active role in conservation work around the islands for more than 20 years and is currently Honorary President and Chairman of the Isles of Scilly Bird Group[2][3] and regularly presents slideshows and leads other events on the islands. Wagstaff wrote 'Falkland Islands: The Bradt Travel Guide' in 2001[4] and 'The Falklands: The Complete Guide to the Falklands'[5]. He is a Tour Leader for Island Holidays[6] and runs the Island Wildlife Tours group[7]. He is part of the Travelling Naturalist group[8]. Wagstaff also works in other parts of the world, such as the Falkland Islands[9][10] and Florida[11].
TV & Radio Personality
Wagstaff makes regular appearances on Radio Scilly, presenting two weekly shows, 'Walk of the Week' and 'Birdwatching Report'[12] He also appeared on the BBC2 series of Three Men In A Boat.
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ Will Wagstaff profile
- ^ [2]
- ^ Wagstaff's book @ Amazon.co.uk
- ^ http://www.bookrags.com/highbeam/the-falklands-the-complete-guide-to-the-20020119-hb/ Falklands Guide on bookrags.com]
- ^ Island Holidays: Tour Leaders
- ^ [3]
- ^ Travelling Naturalist leaders
- ^ Falkland Islands Government press release
- ^ http://en.mercopress.com/2003/08/13/holidays-in-the-falkland-s http://en.mercopress.com/2003/08/13/holidays-in-the-falkland-s]
- ^ http://www.naturetrek.co.uk/wildlife-holidays-in-americas/detailsdb.asp?ID=184
- ^ Will Wagstaff on Radio Scilly
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