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Hugo Sampaio

Hugo Photo Hugo was born in Coimbra, central Portugal, and holds a degree in Biology. From an early age, he developed a passion for nature and outdoor activities, especially birdwatching. Professionally, he has worked on various conservation projects with SPEA, BirdLife International in Portugal, including monitoring the Azores Bullfinch population, assessing the impact of power lines on birds, and contributing to the Portuguese Atlas of Wintering and Migratory Birds and the Atlas of Breeding Birds. Additionally, he was involved in the conservation of Obô Natural Park and the study of its endemic species for more than a decade in São Tomé and Príncipe. He is currently working on the conservation of threatened steppe birds such as the Great Bustard, Little Bustard and Montagu’s Harrier. With his extensive field experience, Hugo began working as a nature guide a decade ago and has led birdwatching tours in Portugal, the Azores, Spain, Greece, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Bhutan.
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Kirsten Hines

Kirsten Hines is an award‑winning writer, wildlife photographer, and speaker whose work champions the connection between people and nature. Raised in the Philippines and now based in Florida, she blends scientific insight with artistic vision to tell stories that spark curiosity and conservation. Her ten books—including Wild Florida: An Animal Odyssey, Birds of Florida, and several Florida‑focused natural history titles—have earned national recognition and multiple gold medals. Her photography appears in exhibitions, public art programs, and major nature‑photography showcases. A lively speaker and top‑rated instructor, she travels widely to teach, guide, and inspire. Kirsten also channels her passion into conservation leadership with non-profit organisations such as Phoebes Birding, Tropical Audubon Society, and BirdLife International.
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Etienne Marais

Etienne is one of South Africa's most experienced birders, a veteran guide and has been training birders for 15 years in an array of skills and specialities. He thinks deeply about the experience of birding.
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Ken Behrens

Ken Behrens is a passionate birder, field naturalist, world traveller, and trained biologist. He has worked for over 10 years as a guide for Tropical Birding. At the same time, he has co-authored many natural history books. He works as a consultant for Promised Land Ventures. Ken was born in the US, and first travelled and worked extensively in the western hemisphere and Europe. He then moved to Africa, wherehe lived for 15 years, primarily in Madagascar. He is currently based in Pennsylvania, in the northeastern United States. 

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