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Our Team

Robin Reid

Robin Reid

Director

Robin has been a passionate conservation ecologist since 2002 and has a wide range of ecological knowledge, especially in the Outer Hebrides where he is based. He is a member of various advisory panels and is regarded as a foremost expert in raptor research and conservation in Scotland.


Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Director

Richard is a commercial, financial leader with over 25 years of experience in several blue chip companies and serves as the Financial Director. His extensive background in finance and leading multi-national operations positions him to ensure that Redwing operates with a strong financial foundation for growth

Robin Searle

Robin Searle

Habitat Operations Manager

Robin is a skilled and well travelled ecologist and marine biologist with many years of experience of surveying birds, flora, mammals and invertebrates. He has had a key role in protecting upland habitats in the UK and their subsequent management. He has been Redwing's lead on multiple large scale and small habitat surveys across Scotland and Ireland.

Matt Ballingham

Matt Ballingham

ECoW

Matt has many years of experience of working within the construction industry and has now worked on a variety of onshore and marine infrastructure projects across Scotland in his role as an Environmental Clerk of Works.

Anna Reid

Anna Reid

Ecologist and Administration Manager

Anna undertakes the Redwing administration work. However, she is also an experienced and skilled ecologist with 22 years’ experience in bird and mammal surveys on the Western Isles where she was born and brought up.


Jude Dinham-price

Jude Dinham-price

Ecologist

Jude is a knowledgeable field ecologist having worked with a range of species and habitats across the UK. He has a passion for upland birds, beetles and plants.





Ian Perks

Ian Perks

Director

Ian worked at all levels in the conservation sector for 18 years and during that time became an associate partner with the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation. He is now one of the UKs leading experts in translocations, having been involved in or lead on numerous projects including the white tailed eagle reintroduction to England and ospreys to the Basque region in Spain.

Neil Robertson

Neil Robertson

Operations Manager

Neil is a highly experienced ornithologist and manages all ornithology and species operations and enquiries, including survey resources, client relations, team allocation, scheduling and recruitment.


Angus Croudace

Angus Croudace

Senior Ecologist

Enthusiastic and dedicated, Angus specialises in upland ornithological fieldwork and project management. He has particular expertise in hen harriers, wood sandpipers and raptor roost sites.
Also passionate about conservation and research, Angus is involved in several ongoing Redwing research projects and is an active member of the Highland Raptor Study Group.

Gordon Campbell ACIEEM

Gordon Campbell ACIEEM

Ecologist and ECoW

Gordon is well versed in conservation issues in Scotland, and has worked as a falconer and on conservation projects across the world. He has hands on experience with raptors and presenting his work and a broad ecological knowledge of flora and funga.

Blair Johnston

Blair Johnston

Ecologist and ECoW

Blair is a knowledgeable and skilled ornithologist who has contributed to a wide variety of conservation projects all over the UK, and has a considerable knowledge and passion for the Scottish uplands. He is currently developing his ECoW skills and working towards gaining his Qualifying CIEEM membership alongside his ecology survey work.

Caitlin Street

Caitlin Street

Ecologist

Caitlin has experience contributing to a diverse range of conservation projects across the Scottish Highlands. She is currently expanding her field experience by training as a bird ringer, working toward her bat license, and pursuing her tree-climbing ticket. Alongside her field work, Caitlin serves as the Chair of Redwing’s Shadow Board Committee.

Phil Golder

Phil Golder

Director

Phil has worked in conservation and ecology since 2008 and has an extensive knowledge of survey methodologies, multiple taxonomic groups, species protection and land management processes.





Garry Riddoch MCIEEM

Garry Riddoch MCIEEM

ECoW Operations Manager

Garry manages all Environmental/Ecological Clerk of Works operations. He is a full CIEEM member and ESAS accredited for offshore surveys.




Georgia Platt

Georgia Platt

Senior Ecologist

Georgia is a highly skilled and accomplished ecologist, specialising in ornithology. She is an experienced bird ringer and has been team leader/project manager on several conservation and commercial contracts within Redwing.




Eilidh Milne ACIEEM

Eilidh Milne ACIEEM

Ecologist and ECoW

Eilidh is an experienced Ecologist and Environmental Clerk of Works with several years’ professional involvement in supporting large-scale infrastructure and development projects through both the planning and construction phases.

Kate Mennie

Kate Mennie

Ecologist

Kate is a very experienced ornithologist and nature lover having lived and worked in the Cairngorms National Park since 2018.
She has a passion for birds of prey, conservation and the Scottish islands.




Tim Viney

Tim Viney

Ecologist

Tim has a broad ecological knowledge and is a great crested newt licence holder. He is experienced in all mammal protected species and INNS.






Redwing employ surveyors and experts on a permanent, seasonal and contract basis to fulfil our survey needs. We have  a network of surveyors who are highly experienced in both terrestrial and marine ecology.

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