A Natural Selection

Growing up in the fields and marshes of Lincolnshire's north-east coast, Bill Meek has been obsessed by natural history since early childhood. He contributed large amounts of data to national bird recording schemes while still at school, and went on (via a short detour writing music for TV) to make a career as a research ecologist, where he put an extensive, in-depth knowledge of British wildlife to good use. Bill has authored a number of scientific papers and has contributed material to landmark publications in the field of natural history. He has dispensed ecological information to decision-makers, landowners, business leaders and Government departments as part of his work, and has appeared on TV. When not at work, Bill has travelled the length and breadth of Britain in pursuit of rare and special wildlife. He has also led specialist natural history holidays in Spain and Greece. He now makes a living as an ecological consultant and remains an active contributor to various wildlife recording schemes.