Clive Minton

Clive Dudley Thomas Minton, AM (7 October 1934 – 6 November 2019 ) was a British and Australian metallurgist, administrator, management consultant and amateur ornithologist. His interest in birds began in childhood.

Early life Born in England, Minton attended Oundle School and went on to complete a PhD degree in Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge. 1998 – elected a Fellow of the RAOU 2000 – awarded John Hobbs Medal for outstanding contributions to ornithology as an amateur 2001 – elected a Member of the Order of Australia for "services to ornithology, particularly in the study of migratory wading birds in Australia" 2003 – awarded Australian Natural History Medallion 2012 – awarded Eisenmann Medal

In 2003, British ornithologist Andrew Whittaker commemorated Minton in the species epithet of the cryptic forest falcon (Micrastur mintoni).

To honour Minton's role in the establishment of the Broome Bird Observatory, the Clive Minton Discovery Centre opened its doors on the 20 August 2021 after four years of development. The centre displays information about migratory shorebirds, with immersive soundscapes, video footage, and up-to-date scientific information.