Barry is from Mid Wales, and has extensive knowledge in the field of Nature Conservation, and Tourism. He has worked for the R.S.P.B, North Wales Wildlife Trust and London Wildlife Trust in the UK. In The Gambia and Israel he worked as a field ornithologist, research data was later used in the field guide to Birds of The Gambia and Senegal. Again in Africa he was employed for seven years as a safari manager/ tour leader with Gambia River Safaris. He has also led overland tours to Central, East and Southern Africa.
