CLAIRE GREENWELL
Claire Greenwell is a conservation biologist and ornithologist with a passion for sea and coastal birds. She recently submitted her PhD at Murdoch University, which explored the breeding chronology, life history, behaviour and ecology of the Australian Fairy Tern with the overarching view of informing conservation efforts for this threatened (Vulnerable) species.
Claire’s area of interest is waterbirds, birds in flight and conservation photography. Claire used digital photography to document the feeding ecology, and movement of Fairy Terns as part of her research.
Claire was awarded the Portfolio Prize in the 2020 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards and has many other images shortlisted in national competitions.
Claire’s areas of expertise include:
- Birds in flight photography
- Conservation photography and citizen science
Go-to cameras and lens for bird photography:
Canon 1DXII + Canon IS USM 500 mm + 1.4 x teleconverter
Canon 7DII + Canon IS USMII 100-400 mm
Image Processing Software used for Bird Photography:
DPP4, Topaz Labs, Photoshop
You can find Claire on:
- Instagram: @fairy.tern
- Twitter: cn_greenwell
- Web: cgreenwell.com
One of Claire’s favourites:
Catch my talk at the conference and visit me at the Ask the Expert sessions if you have any questions.