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Since I was a child I have always had an unbridled passion for animals, especially wildlife.

When I was between 8 and 12 I loved animals so much that at home, my friends often sat in front of me and I gave little lessons on what I had read in books that I devoured as soon as I had a minute of free time. They listened enraptured, in silence and I was happy because I was able to share with them the secrets that would mark my future life.

In particular I adored the books in a series published by Malipiero entitledKnow the animals, which also allowed me to frame their distribution and even habitats. They were truly illuminating books, especially the one from South America which was the most widely consumed because I loved the jaguar more than any other animal. 

The age of adolescence arrived, dominated by my shyness, in which all my attentions were directed to my motorbike and football.

 

Owls came into my life when I was 20 years old and just got married.

I attended a course in Milan on birds of prey, of which only one of the 5 lessons concerned iOwls: it was love at first sight and from that day on I began to explore the fascinating world of creatures of the night.

They are mysterious animals, which evoke emotions that are difficult to describe e this passion is so strong that I have never stopped following them, studying them and disseminating knowledge even for a year. 

 

At the age of 21 I became provincial delegate of theLIPU of Bergamo, at that time I learned a lot about birds of prey by launching my first group census: il Progetto Strigiformes City of Bergamo. Dozens of boys mi followed in adventurous night outings, some even between 2 and 6 in the morning! 

I began to participate in national and international conferences, publishing many articles for scientific journals, almost always the theme was owls. 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_

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I collaborated with theWWFof Crema and the centerCRAS Castelleone(now provincial), with theLe Foppe Oasis. 

In 1999 I published my first booklet, linked to a project carried out in the municipality where I lived dedicated to the birds of Boltiere, in the Bergamo area. 

 

I wrote my first book on nocturnal birds of prey when I was 38: "The owl in Italy” and from that moment changed something in my life. 

Gradually I realized that for me, disclosure was more important than just scientific research. So, even though I still haven't abandoned research today, also following university theses, my life is increasingly dedicated to the world of dissemination.

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I have always continued to cultivate this passion for owls, until the day when, in 2011, from a pastime it turned into a job. And here a dream came true, after so much effort, effort, dedication and thanks to the help of my current partner Stefania, I created a company, theNoctua, which has allowed me to reach even more prestigious goals. Still, together with my partnerAlice Cipriani, biologist, naturalist, writer and environmental guide, e aStephanie Montanino, my partner with whom I share life and work 24/7, laNoctuadeals with animals and the environment, organizes big events and... we never stop.

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In 2015, with great emotion and satisfaction, I was awarded in America, in Houston, Minnesota, as the best world expert on owls, officially entering theWorld Owl Hall Of Fame.

 

Over time I have lost that thirst for discovery, that curiosity that every day of the year animates my desire to read to learn something new. I love to continually in the game to improve, compare myself with friends and people I meet on my way.

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It's a great privilege to work doing what you dreamed of as a child: one of the most beautiful gifts life has given me.