David LeesDavid Lees began training as a gardener at Hampton Court before deciding to join the Royal Marines. When he returned home, he had time to explore his fascination for wildlife and started surveying for the BTO nest recording programme. Through his work, he became part of a team studying Kestrel and Owl breeding, and carried out ringing of many species throughout the UK. A keen ornithologist, David spent time abroad, gathering evidence for the First and Second edition of this book, and providing much of the biometrical data. David sadly passed away in 2010. Read More Read Less