Welcome to Stuart Elsom Ecology

• Provision of specialist ornithological and ecological services ranging from baseline surveys to species specific study and Ecological Clerk of Works.
• Owned and run by experienced ecologist, ornithologist and tour leader with over 35 years field experience, who has led over 80 tours to 60 countries on 6 continents.
• Provision of professional management support regarding service development and redesign.
• Varied programme of bird identification workshops and specialist photographic tuition. 
• Programme of lectures for conservation organisations and local groups, catering for a wide range of audiences. 

• “Stuart’s fieldwork skills are outstanding and his background knowledge regarding individual species, very comprehensive.” IC. Texas April 2007.
• "I was a client when Stu co-led a birdwatching trip to Morocco. He was outstanding as observer, diplomat, leader and scholar". DD. Morocco February 2013.
• "Stuart is an excellent leader, cheerful and tireless in his pursuit of birds and efforts to ensure all clients have seen them. His identification skills are second to none". IG. Texas 2007
• "We found Stuart to be an excellent and resourceful leader and we benefitted greatly from his skills, knowledge and enthusiasm" F & JO. Texas April 2008 
• "I was particularly impressed by Stuart's friendly and helpful approach to showing us the birds and his incredible knowledge of the calls". CS. Poland May 2002
• "Got the handling of the group absolutely spot on. Well done Stuart for management and caring skills as well as impeccable field ability". M & GW. Poland May 2007
• "How Stuart has the patience and skill to guide a group through 'peep' identification I do not know. I did, however remember what he taught us so it must have made an impression" BP. Texas April 2007
• "Thank you so much for making our trip to Texas so memorable. That beautiful Golden-winged Warbler is a memory that will stay with us for a very long time". D & JG. Texas April 2007
• "Stuart, just a note to say thanks for organising and leading such an enjoyable holiday". PY. Japan in winter 2009 
• "Thanks for your help and companionship during this great birding trip. We both enjoyed the trip so much". B & KP. Ohio & Ontario May 2009