Mya-Rose Craig | |
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.png) Mya-Rose Craig, in 2022 | |
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| Occupation | School student, ornithologist, activist  |
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| Website | http://www.birdgirluk.com/ |
Mya-Rose Craig (born 7 May 2002), also known as Birdgirl, is a British ornithologist, environmentalist, activist, and author. She gained international recognition for her birding achievements, including setting records by observing over 5,000 species worldwide and becoming the youngest female to birdwatch on all continents. Her interest in ornithology began during family trips and led to numerous TV appearances and the founding of her popular blog, Birdgirl.
Craig is an environmental activist and advocate for diversity in conservation. At the age of 14, she founded Black2Nature to engage minority ethnic youth in nature activities. Her activism extends to climate change advocacy, where she has organized and participated in high-profile events, including a solitary climate strike on sea ice in the Arctic. Craig's contributions to conservation and environmentalism have earned her accolades. In February 2020, she received an honorary doctorate in science (DSc hc) from the University of Bristol, and is said to be the youngest British person to receive such an award. She is also a best-selling author, with her memoir Birdgirl published in 2022.