About
Robert Butler, Canadian author, ornithologist, artist and conservationist, is an award-winning scientist and public speaker. From books, public speaking, television and radio appearances, through teaching, films, science and art he has brought birds and nature into the lives of tens of thousands of Canadians. Butler is a fellow of the American Ornithologists Society, Royal Geographic Society and The Explorers Club, and a Signature Member of Artists for Conservation. He holds a doctoral degree from the University of British Columbia.
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Photo : Brendan Meadows
Selection of Awards
2022
Doris Huestis Speirs Award is the most prestigious award presented annually by the Society of Canadian Ornithologists to individuals who have made outstanding lifetime contributions in Canadian ornithology.
2020
Nautilus Books Silver Medal for ‘Pacific Flyway’ book with A. Benedict and G. Hammerson.
2017
Canada 150 Land Trust Honour Roll for “outstanding contribution to the conservation and protection of British Columbia’s environment”. Land Trust Alliance of BC.
2017
Special Advisor Artists for Conservation.
2014
Wings Across America Award for international shorebird conservation. US Forest Service for Migratory Shorebird Conservation.
2014
Signature Member, Artists for Conservation
2013
Election to College of Fellows, Royal Canadian Geographic Society
2010
Distinguished Alumnus, Capilano University
2008
Elected Fellow International, The Explorers Club, New York
2007
Prime Minister of Canada, certificate of appreciation for service to Canada.
2006
Elected Fellow, American Ornithologists’ Union
2004
BC Book Prize Finalist “1 of 5 works contributing most to an appreciation of BC” for The Jade Coast.
1998
Outstanding Alumnus of Simon Fraser University.
1998
National Merit Award from Environment Canada.
1998
Citation of Excellence from Environment Canada.
1998
‘Taking Wing’ Research Award (for 2nd time) from the US Forest Service.
1993
‘Taking Wing’ Research Award from the US Forest Service.
1991
Elected Member, American Ornithologists Union.