Ian Newton

b.1940. Ornithologist and applied scientist, author of Finches (1972). Leading expert on bird ecology and biogeography, specialising in finches, waterfowl and birds of prey, especially the sparrowhawk. Graduated Bristol University, gained doctorate in finch behaviour at Oxford, followed by research on bullfinch damage in orchards. Joined NERC 1967, initially studying population ecology of geese and finches, later the impact of pesticides on birds of prey.

Director of Monks Wood field station, Head of Avian Ecology, NERC 1989-99. Past president British Ecological Society, British Ornithological Union. OBE (1999), FRS (1993), FRSE (1994), RSPB's gold medal, and other awards.

Books by this author

  • Bird Migration by Ian Newton - Leatherbound Limited edition
  • £250.00

Bird Migration

Leatherbound Limited edition

by Ian Newton

Limited to just 75 signed and numbered copies, with signed dust jacket. The phenomenon of bird migration has fascinated people from time immemorial. The arrivals and departures of different species marked the seasons, heralding spring and autumn, and providing a reliable calendar long before anything better became available.

  • Finches by Ian Newton - Print on Demand Hardback
  • £50.00

Finches

Print on Demand Hardback

by Ian Newton

This illustrated survey of finch behaviour is a thorough, non-technical account of the habits of these birds throughout the world. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.com