Leslie Hilton Brown facts for kids
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Leslie Hilton Brown
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| Born | 25 August 1917 |
| Died | 6 August 1980 (aged 62) Karen, Kenya
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | Oundle School |
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| Parent(s) | Hilton Brown |
| Awards | British Ornithologists' Union Medal (1970) |
Leslie Hilton Brown was a British expert in farming and nature. He was also known as an OBE. He was born on August 25, 1917, and passed away on August 6, 1980.
Early Life and Education
Leslie Hilton Brown was born in Coonoor, India, in 1917. His family was Scottish. His father, Hilton Brown, was a writer and worked for the BBC.
Leslie went to Oundle School. He then studied animals, which is called zoology, at St Andrews University. He also took courses in farming for warm climates at Cambridge University. Later, in 1973, he earned his PhD from St Andrews.
Career in Africa
In 1940, Leslie Brown moved to Nigeria. He worked there for the Colonial Agricultural Service. This service helped improve farming in countries ruled by Britain.
In 1946, he moved to Kenya, where he lived for the rest of his life. He became a very important person in agriculture there. By 1962, he was the Director of Agriculture. This meant he was in charge of all farming efforts in Kenya.
After he retired in 1963, he received a special award. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). This award was for his great work in farming.
Passion for Birds
Even while working in agriculture, Leslie Brown spent a lot of time studying birds. He was especially interested in eagles, pelicans, and flamingos. He wrote many scientific papers and books about them.
After retiring, he continued his bird research. He also worked as a consultant. He advised different groups on wildlife, land use, and managing natural areas. He worked with the University of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. He also helped the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Department.
From 1961 to 1963, he was the president of the East African Natural History Society. He kept writing until he passed away. His books include British Birds of Prey. He also wrote about Falconiforms for the Encyclopædia Britannica.
Awards and Recognition
Leslie Brown became a member of the British Ornithologists' Union in 1942. This is a group for people who study birds. In 1970, he received their special Union Medal. He was recognized for his important contributions to bird science.
His work and life were remembered in several bird magazines. These included British Birds and The Ibis.
