Robert Burton is an established author in the field of everyday natural history who focuses on the commonplace rather than the exotic or unusual. He has a particular interest in the behavior of birds, which he has studied in several parts of the world. Burton has written over 30 titles in 30 years, including Bird Behavior, Bird Flight, Bird Migration, Egg and the North American Birdfeeder Handbook. He is the wildlife columnist for several British journals and has written many articles for other magazines. Burton also writes Nature Note column in London's Daily Telegraph.

Coming from a family of natural historians and writers, Burton has grown up with the concept of interpreting the secrets of animal life for a wider audience and so demonstrating their fascination. Although he works from home in Cambridge, England, lecturing on cruise ships and leading groups for his own tour company, Arcturus Expeditions, enables him to observe nature in remote places.