Mya-Rose Craig

Mya-Rose Craig, known by her online alias "Birdgirl," is a British ornithologist, conservationist, and author passionate about making the natural world accessible to all. She is one of the youngest people to have seen half the world's bird species and has birdwatched on all seven continents, including the Arctic and Antarctica. A prominent advocate for diversity in nature, she founded Black2Nature, a charity encouraging Black and minority ethnic young people to connect with the outdoors. Her memoir "Birdgirl" chronicles her remarkable birding journey and her mother's battle with bipolar disorder, inspiring a new generation of nature lovers.