Andrew Fallan Author

Andrew Fallan grew up in south-east Essex in the 1970s and early 80s. As a young boy, a memorable close encounter with a Kestrel sparked a passion for birds and the natural world, which would be sustained by regular birding adventures with his older brother. Although his interest in birds waned with the onset of his teenage years, a life-changing trip to the rugged and beautiful Isle of Skye, in Scotland, fostered a keen interest in hillwalking and climbing, which was pursued with the same enthusiasm that was once reserved for chasing after birds. In his early 30s, Andrew and his brother returned once more to Minsmere, the RSPB's flagship reserve on the Suffolk coast, for a day's birding - just for 'old times' sake'. This would eventually lead to a resurgence of the birding bug that was first roused by an unsuspecting Kestrel all those years before. Along the way, Andrew also met that 'special lady', with whom he continued to pursue his rekindled passion for birding and wildlife, and with whom he currently lives in Southend-on-Sea, in Essex. They also live with a very special cat named Colin who unfortunately does not share their interest in birding.