Mike Bell

Operations Manager

Mike first visited the Chathams as a 15-year-old to work on the black robin project. He's been involved with the islands ever since.

A trained ornithologist, Mike works on a range of bird research and conservation projects on nga motu, including on the privately-owned albatross islands. In the past decade, this has evolved into restoration mahi – including restoration planting and predator control. Mike led the successful eradication of feral cats on Ascension Island (South Atlantic Ocean) from 2002-2004.

Passionate about the Chathams, their unique wildlife, and helping to create a more resilient future for the islands, its people and nature,  Mike relishes the chance to work with the Chatham Islands community to achieve their conservation aspirations.