Jens Kjeld Jensen

Jens-Kjeld Jensen is a self-taught ornithologist, zoologist, entomologist, and naturalist. Originally from Denmark, he has lived in Nólsoy, Faroe Islands, since 1970 with his partner, Marita Gulklett.

Renowned as a bird taxidermist, he is also an expert on Faroese birds, insects, and plants. His work includes discovering new species and maintaining a garden of Faroese willow species.

Jens-Kjeld has published several books on Faroese wildlife and was awarded the M. A. Jacobsen Cultural Award (2012) and the Nordic Council’s Environment Prize (2020). In 2015, he was named honorary doctor by the University of the Faroe Islands.

You can contact Jens-Kjeld by calling +298 327064 or by visiting www.jenskjeld.info.