Colin Whittle

Colin Whittle originally studied English Literature. In his youth he developed an interest in the outdoors and natural history. After some years working in forestry he became a free-lance lecturer in natural history studies in the West Midlands, as well as throughout Cumbria for the Extra-Mural Studies departments of both Liverpool and Newcastle Universities. Later, with his wife Audrey, he opened an art gallery in Elterwater, Cumbria, specialising in wildlife, landscapes and flowers. He also wrote poetry, short articles and kept an almost daily journal exploring wildlife around his home. This journal, maintained for over 50 years, forms the basis of ‘Walking with Birds’.