With a family background in birding it was inevitable that Robert would take up binoculars and camera to continue the tradition. He has a thirst for knowledge on all aspects of birds and birding, and spends his free time across the local birding spots, the West Coast National Park and Cape Point among his favourites. He’s a keen twitcher and photographer and travels widely in search of new species. Pelagic birds are a passion, and he welcomes any opportunity to go to sea to supplement viewing from his deck in the seaside village of Kommetjie.