| John Yealland | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1904  |
| Died | 1983 (aged 78–79) |
| Occupation | Ornithologist, aviculturist |
John James Yealland (1904 – 1983) was a noted British aviculturist and ornithologist. He is best remembered for helping Sir Peter Scott found the Wildfowl Trust at Slimbridge, Gloucestershire. He accompanied Gerald Durrell on his first animal collecting expedition to the British Cameroon in 1947 - 1948. He went on to become the Curator of Birds, London Zoo.
References
- Harvey, M. (1983). "Obituary: John James Yealland 1904–1983". Avicultural Magazine (892): 111–113.
- "Yelland, John J - Zoological Society of London". zsl-archive.maxarchiveservices.co.uk. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
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