David Wege
Nature
Passionate birdwatcher, tracker, nature educator, wildlife photographer, illustrator, author and conservationist.
What I do
Inspire
Understanding, appreciating and wondering at nature’s intricacies, magic and beauty have enriched my life and grounded me in the natural world. I try to capture this magic and our intimate connection to the other-than-human world through my wildlife photography, illustration and art. My hope is to inspire others – through education and sharing – to deepen connections and ignite passions to conserve nature.
Education is critical to inspire others to care for nature whether that's in a professional capacity or as global citizens. I teach people to read the tracks and signs that the wildlife around us leave as they go about their lives. This is the origin of storytelling, and is still as rich, engaging and grounding as it was for our ancestors. I deliver tracking courses, bespoke training days, seminars and mentorship for a wide range of clients.
Share
Sharing stories, art and knowledge is part of what makes us human. During my career in international biodiversity conservation, I have been privileged to meet and learn from some amazing teachers around the world. I want to honour what they shared with me and pass on their passion by inspiring and educating others through my books, writing, illustrations, art and photographs.
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ABOUT
David Wege
Nature is amazing, beautiful, magical, endlessly engaging and, if we listen - is always teaching us. This richness and mystery is utterly captivating to me. It has led me through a childhood passion for birdwatching, to a career in international bird and biodiversity conservation, and now - closer to home - a chance to help others get in right-relationship with the other-than-human world around us. I photograph wildlife, illustrate tracks and wild animals, write, and teach, and when not doing those things, I am wandering in nature - in awe and at home.
Coming Up
Share
My Mammal Tracks of Europe field guide is available for purchase as an e-book from my shop, or the printed version from NHBS. It covers the tracks and common trails of 72 European mammal species, with species names in eight languages.
Educate
I will be teaching a 2-day Introduction to Wildlife Tracking at the inspirational Apricot Centre in Devon, 27-28 April. Click below for booking.
Share
Our much anticipated Bird Tracks: a field guide to British species (John Rhyder and myself) will be published this spring. Click below for pre-publication purchase (on Amazon).
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