Mark Garbutt is a wildlife photographer and naturalist with a special interest in ornithology (birding). Mark has over 10 years of experience working and volunteering as a photographer and naturalist in Alaska, Texas and Europe. Mark has received global recognition for his photography including; various articles in Houston and other Texas publications, as contributing photographer in the award-winning "Focus on Africa" travel book, as well as conservation and ecotourism projects in East and South Africa. Mark was most recently awarded semi-finalist in the world-renowned BBC 2007 Wildlife Photographer of the year in London, England.

Mark has enjoyed running numerous interpretive programs for schools and clubs in the US and Europe. As a volunteer interpreter at Brazos Bend State Park in Texas, Mark has led interpretive programs for special needs students, school outings and weekend bird hikes. Mark's naturalist background has provided a unique opportunity to capture wildlife in their natural habitat. He has spent many years sharing his knowledge of both wildlife and photography through workshops and continues to lead tours to Alaska, Africa and South America.

Late last year, Mark returned home to Canada where he works from his studio in the Lanark Highlands, Ontario. In addition to offering a wide range of prints and cards for sale, he has also introduced a new 1-day workshop for all ages and skill levels at his studio which is situated on a private lake surrounded by 400 acres of natural habitat.

Mark is a member of the Carleton Place Camera Club, Lanark County Camera Club and the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists.