Publications
Throughout Paul’s career he has published his research and opinions on a variety of subjects. Here you can find scientific papers, articles, opinion pieces and newspaper articles.
Blood parasites in nestling goshawks
journal-of-raptor-research-1997-blood-parasites-of-goshawks Paul was approached by Dick Ashford, a professor at the School of Tropical Medicine, to see if blood samples from nestling goshawks could be analysed for blood parasites. The results are described in this academic paper.
How Isobel’s butterfly was discovered and named
wild-about-animals_-isobels-butterfly_1999 An article in Wild About Animals (see link above) that describes how Isobel Talks won the naming rights for a butterfly (Isobel’s butterfly) discovered on the Parrots in Peril Ecuador expeditions. The story was featured in the BBC news programme Look East. Enjoy the clip!
Local press interest in new discovery of butterflies in Ecuador
new-species-1998-south-london-guardian Several local London newspapers (where Paul was a local resident) published stories about the Parrots in Peril expeditions finding new species of butterflies. Here is one example!
Making the local press after discovering new butterfly species in Ecuador
butterfly-south–press Several local press covered the story that new species of butterflies had been found by a local resident, Paul Toyne. Here is one article in the South London press. Many years later Isobel Talks contacted Paul for helping in finding the butterfly named after her. With Paul’s help she went back to Ecuador in
Eco-warrior photo shoot for Company magazine
company-magazine1998 Paul was identified by Company magazine as an up-and-coming “eco-warrior” and invited to take part in a photo shoot modelling clothes. This was the result!
New butterfly species discovered by the Parrots in Peril expedition
Whilst at WWF, I auctioned off the naming of another new butterfly we discovered to raise conservation funds. Isobel Talks won the naming right and I helped her to go to Ecuador to find her butterfly in the wild! You can find the video link to the news story here add video link The