Dara Seamus McAnulty
Newry,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished environmental professional specialising in ecological monitoring, data management, and scientific writing. Expertise in biodiversity legislation and conservation frameworks, with strong stakeholder communication and public engagement skills. Recognised for advocacy and collaboration with leading organisations. Proficient in risk analysis and decision-making, delivering quality outputs under tight deadlines while mentoring others and advancing conservation goals.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Environmental Campaigner & Advocate
RSPB, Wildlife Trusts, National Trust, Jane Goodall Institute
- Delivered evidence-based advocacy on biodiversity loss, raptor persecution, and habitat protection.
- Worked with NGOs and public bodies to promote conservation policy.
- Engaged communities and young people in environmental action.
- Contributed to national conversations on nature recovery and environmental ethics.
Author & Environmental Communicator
Independent / Various Publishers
- Produced award-winning nature writing grounded in ecological observation.
- Authored the Wild Child series, including Wild Child: Nature at Night (2025).
- Wrote regular environmental columns for The Irish Times and contributed to The Guardian.
- Communicated complex ecological ideas clearly to non-specialist audiences.
Broadcast & Media Work
BBC / RTÉ / Radio Ulster / Radio 4
- Presented nature-focused radio segments and contributed to wildlife programmes.
- Scripted and delivered accessible environmental content for broad audiences.
- Strengthened public understanding of conservation issues.
Wildlife Recorder & Conservation Volunteer
Various organisations
- Conducted bird surveys, habitat assessments, and species monitoring.
- Produced accurate field notes and contributed to local biodiversity records.
- Supported conservation projects including habitat restoration and public engagement.
- Applied ecological knowledge to identify risks to species and habitats.
- NI & UK
Education
MSc - History & Philosophy of Science
Queens’ College, University of Cambridge
10.2025 - 07.2026
BA - Natural Sciences
Queens’ College, University of Cambridge
10.2022 - 06.2025
Skills
- Ecological monitoring
- Environmental data handling
- Risk analysis
- Data analysis
- Scientific writing
- Environmental policy awareness
- Stakeholder communication - NGOs, youth groups, media, public bodies
- Public engagement
- Collaborative partnerships
- Evidence-based decision making
- Deadline-driven delivery
- Mentoring and engagement
References
Available upon request.
Additional Interests
Ornithology, Habitat restoration, Environmental ethics, Nature photography, Youth environmental education
Awards & Honours
British Empire Medal (BEM), RSPB Medal, Points of Light Award, Guinness World Record (youngest Wainwright Prize winner), Heroes of Nature Award, Wainwright Prize for UK Nature Writing, British Book Award - Narrative Non-fiction
Publications
- Diary of a Young Naturalist (2020)
- Wild Child: A Journey Through Nature (2021)
- A Wild Child’s Book of Birds (2022)
- Wild Child: Nature at Night (2025)
- Articles for The Irish Times, The Guardian, The Big Issue
Civil Service Behaviours
- Communicating and Influencing - award-winning public engagement; media presenting; persuasive environmental advocacy.
- Working Together - collaboration with RSPB, Wildlife Trusts, National Trust, Jane Goodall Institute.
- Delivering at Pace - consistent production of high-quality written outputs under deadlines.
- Making Effective Decisions - evidence-based reasoning, ecological judgement, and clear reporting.
- Developing Self and Others - youth engagement, mentoring, public education.
Timeline
MSc - History & Philosophy of Science
Queens’ College, University of Cambridge
10.2025 - 07.2026
BA - Natural Sciences
Queens’ College, University of Cambridge
10.2022 - 06.2025
Broadcast & Media Work
BBC / RTÉ / Radio Ulster / Radio 4
Author & Environmental Communicator
Independent / Various Publishers
Environmental Campaigner & Advocate
RSPB, Wildlife Trusts, National Trust, Jane Goodall Institute
Wildlife Recorder & Conservation Volunteer
Various organisations