Horace Alexander (1889 - 1989) was a life-long dedicated and gifted birdwatcher, keenly involved in the twentieth century movements for the protection and observation of birds. He was one of a small group of amateur birdwatchers who developed the skills and set new standards for combining the pleasures of birdwatching with the satisfaction of contributing to ornithological science. He made many significant observations, mainly in Britain but also in India and the USA, and was well respected for his work. He lived in England for most of his life but made his home in the USA for his later years. A Quaker and pacifist, he had a close friendship with Gandhi. He was also a founder member of the West Midland Bird Club, and its president, during his long residence in Birmingham, England.
