Harri is an Assistant Ecologist based in Essex, who joined CGO in early 2023. They are a University of Reading Zoology graduate, having studied for an undergraduate degree in Zoology, and then a Master’s degree in Species Identification and Survey Skills. They have previously undertaken seasonal work in Ecological Consultancy as part of their studies, and have experience in bat emergence surveys, GCN and reptile surveys, as well as ECoW. Harri is particularly interested in reptiles and bats, and is excited to be working towards bat and GCN licences. In their spare time Harri plays guitar, runs D&D games for friends, and enjoys kayaking to see local wildlife.
Harri Wishart
Assistant Ecologist

- Qualifications: BSc (Hons) MSc QualCIEEM
- Specialisms: Harri is particularly interested in reptiles and bats, and is excited to be working towards bat and GCN licences.
Dr Chris Gleed-Owen
Director & Principal Ecologist
Specialisms: Sand lizard, smooth snake, reptiles, GCN, natterjack toad, amphibians, non-marine molluscs, heathland, coastal dunes, biogeography, palaeoecology, palaeontology, geomorphology
Dan Hawthorn
Principal Ecologist
Specialisms: Dan has both GCN and Bat licences for England and Wales and has over 10 years’ experience working as a professional ecologist from a total of 25 years undertaking wildlife surveys.
Harri Wishart
Assistant Ecologist
Specialisms: Harri is particularly interested in reptiles and bats, and is excited to be working towards bat and GCN licences.
Steve Allen
Associate Ecologist & Arborist (Southeast/East Anglia)
Specialisms: Trees, Bats, Woodland, Fencing, Barn owl
Chris Cathrine
Associate Ecologist (Scotland)
Specialisms: Birds, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, collision risk modelling
Noel Bergin
Associate Ecologist & Arborist (Southwest)
Specialisms: Bats, hazel dormouse, reptiles, heathland, woodland, trees, health & safety
Ian Bradley
Associate Ecologist (Northeast)
Specialisms: Great crested newt, amphibians, reptiles, badgers
Alex Flinn-Shephard
Assistant Ecologist (Midlands)
Specialisms: Biodiversity of farmland
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Mike Phillips
Associate Ecologist (Southeast)
Specialisms: GCN, reptiles, GIS/remote sensing, tree/habitat management.