Bernie Forbes

Bernie Forbes is President of the Shoreham & District OS and on the Sussex County Records Committee. During the last 30 years he has led regular field trips in West Sussex and also organised birding trips to many parts of the world including Europe, North America, Africa and Asia. Birding from an early age he has amassed a wealth of bird knowledge having excellent identification skills and being particularly adept at birdcall recognition. He has a natural ability to turn walks into a jovial master class for both the beginner and the more experienced birder. ‘Never too old to learn’ are his guiding bywords when leading a group.
The combination of his excellent fieldcraft and flair for sharing his enthusiasms with others make him a perfect leader for beginners and experts alike.