James Currie

A life-long birder and native of South Africa, James Currie has many years experience in the birding and wildlife tourism arenas. James has led professional wildlife and birding tours for 15 years and his passion for birding and remote cultures has taken him to, amongst others, Central and South America, Fiji, Australia, North America, Africa, Europe, Madagascar and Iceland. He has contributed to several publications, including the acclaimed Southern African Birdfinder. He is also an expert in the field of sustainable development and holds a Bachelor's Degree in African Languages and a Masters degree in Sustainable Environmental Management. From 2004-2007 James worked as the Managing Director of Africa Foundation, a non-profit organization that directs its efforts towards the upliftment of communities surrounding wildlife areas in Africa. Currently he hosts and produces the popular birding TV show, Nikon's Birding Adventures. James immigrated to the United States with his family and currently resides in West Palm Beach, Florida.