Kevin Francis Woodbridge (1948–2020)

Kevin Francis Woodbridge (1948–2020)

As a doctor intent on practising medicine in a natural environment, Kevin Woodbridge went on to found the North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory, in Orkney, insisting on the highest standards for recording and record-keeping, while bringing foresight, visitors and much-needed employment to the island affectionately known as ‘North Ron’. Kevin also chaired the Bird Observatories Council for many years, steering the observatories into the digital age. He died on 19th April 2020 after a short and unexpected illness.

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