About the Author

Klaus Nottmeyer

Klaus Nottmeyer has been enthusiastic about birds since his university days. After his time as a bird warden on the island of Mellum, he was irrevocably captivated by birds. He studied biology and German. Since 1993, he has been the head of the Ravensberg Biological Station in the district of Herford. He is a co-author of the Red Lists in North Rhine-Westphalia and works with nationwide organizations such as the DDA (German Association of Avifaunists). He gives lectures and leads excursions to share his joy of birdwatching.