Join us at this year’s global Birdfair with an exciting schedule of events and talks across the weekend. This year, Leica are sponsoring the Young Conservationists Hub, which will be run by the Osprey Leadership Foundation. The Young Conservationists Hub will provide a platform for the amazing talent and young leaders working in nature conservation and inspire other young and aspiring conservationists to follow in their footsteps.

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Sergey Dereliev
Programme Management Officer, Head of Science, Implementation and Compliance Unit for the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA).
Read more about Sergey's work.
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David Lindo
Wildlife broadcaster, nature writer, bird guide leader, speaker and urban wildlife educationalist.
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Luke Massey
Multi award winning wildlife photographer, cameraman, nature guide and co-founder of Wild Finca.
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Carmen Rueda
Field Technician for CBD Habitat and expert on the Iberian lynx reintroduction in Spain.
Learn more about Carmen's work.
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Harry Read
Wildlife photographer and ecologist.
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Elle Kaye
Co-Founder of the Feminist Bird Club England and Taxidermist.
Learn more about her work here.
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Pedro Prata
Team Leader for Rewilding Portugal
Learn more about his work here.
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Mya Bambrick
Young naturalist, writer and winner of the BTO (British Trust for Ornithology) Young Ornithologist of the Year Award in 2023.
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Will Rose
Animation Director, designer and illustrator.
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Sergey Dereliev
Programme Management Officer, Head of Science, Implementation and Compliance Unit for the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA).
Read more about Sergey's work.
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David Lindo
Wildlife broadcaster, nature writer, bird guide leader, speaker and urban wildlife educationalist.
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Luke Massey
Multi award winning wildlife photographer, cameraman, nature guide and co-founder of Wild Finca.
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Carmen Rueda
Field Technician for CBD Habitat and expert on the Iberian lynx reintroduction in Spain.
Learn more about Carmen's work.
Events & Talks
Join us over the next three days and meet some of the Leica Ambassadors and Friends of Leica. Learn more about their impactful work, and discover how they are making a difference in the world of nature conservation. From insightful talks and interactive workshops to stunning photography exhibitions and hands-on demonstrations, there’s something for everyone.
Below you can find our highlights, for the full schedule, please see here.
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Saturday, 13th July 2024
- Guided walk with Elle Kaye, Co-Founder of the Feminist Bird Club England and taxidermist. Book here.
Location: Young Conservationists Hub
Time: 10am
- Pedro Prata, Leica X TENT Ambassador will share his 5-year journey of restoring the Greater Côa Valley in Portugal through rewilding.
Location: Curlew Action Stage
Time: 12:30pm
- Guided walk with Harry Read, ecologist and wildlife photographer. Book here.
Location: Leica Stand
Time: 3pm
- Guided walk with Elle Kaye, Co-Founder of the Feminist Bird Club England and taxidermist. Book here.
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Sunday, 14th July 2024
- Guided walk with Harry Read, ecologist and wildlife photographer. Book here.
Location: Leica Stand
Time: 10am
- Carmen Rueda will be talking about her work as a Field Technician, for CBD Habitat, reintroducing the Iberian Lynx to Spain.
Location: Curlew Action Stage
Time: 1pm
- Guided walk with Elle Kaye, Co-Founder of the Feminist Bird Club England and taxidermist. Book here.
Location: Leica Stand
Time: 2pm
- Guided walk with Harry Read, ecologist and wildlife photographer. Book here.
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Friday, 12th July 2024
- Sergey Dereliev from AEWA will be discussing the importance of the work done by the organisation.
Location: Curlew Action Stage
Time: 09:30am
- Leica Ambassador, Luke Massey will be available to meet and discuss Sport Optics.
Location: Leica Stand
Time: All-day, drop in
- Experience event with Leica Ambassadors and Friends of Leica to learn more about how to pursue a career in the world of Nature.
Location: Young Conservationists Hub
Time: All-day, drop in
- Sergey Dereliev from AEWA will be discussing the importance of the work done by the organisation.
-
Saturday, 13th July 2024
- Guided walk with Elle Kaye, Co-Founder of the Feminist Bird Club England and taxidermist. Book here.
Location: Young Conservationists Hub
Time: 10am
- Pedro Prata, Leica X TENT Ambassador will share his 5-year journey of restoring the Greater Côa Valley in Portugal through rewilding.
Location: Curlew Action Stage
Time: 12:30pm
- Guided walk with Harry Read, ecologist and wildlife photographer. Book here.
Location: Leica Stand
Time: 3pm
- Guided walk with Elle Kaye, Co-Founder of the Feminist Bird Club England and taxidermist. Book here.
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Sunday, 14th July 2024
- Guided walk with Harry Read, ecologist and wildlife photographer. Book here.
Location: Leica Stand
Time: 10am
- Carmen Rueda will be talking about her work as a Field Technician, for CBD Habitat, reintroducing the Iberian Lynx to Spain.
Location: Curlew Action Stage
Time: 1pm
- Guided walk with Elle Kaye, Co-Founder of the Feminist Bird Club England and taxidermist. Book here.
Location: Leica Stand
Time: 2pm
- Guided walk with Harry Read, ecologist and wildlife photographer. Book here.
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Friday, 12th July 2024
- Sergey Dereliev from AEWA will be discussing the importance of the work done by the organisation.
Location: Curlew Action Stage
Time: 09:30am
- Leica Ambassador, Luke Massey will be available to meet and discuss Sport Optics.
Location: Leica Stand
Time: All-day, drop in
- Experience event with Leica Ambassadors and Friends of Leica to learn more about how to pursue a career in the world of Nature.
Location: Young Conservationists Hub
Time: All-day, drop in
- Sergey Dereliev from AEWA will be discussing the importance of the work done by the organisation.
-
Saturday, 13th July 2024
- Guided walk with Elle Kaye, Co-Founder of the Feminist Bird Club England and taxidermist. Book here.
Location: Young Conservationists Hub
Time: 10am
- Pedro Prata, Leica X TENT Ambassador will share his 5-year journey of restoring the Greater Côa Valley in Portugal through rewilding.
Location: Curlew Action Stage
Time: 12:30pm
- Guided walk with Harry Read, ecologist and wildlife photographer. Book here.
Location: Leica Stand
Time: 3pm
- Guided walk with Elle Kaye, Co-Founder of the Feminist Bird Club England and taxidermist. Book here.
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