Dr Artur Goławski is a Professor at the Institute of Biological Sciences, Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities, Poland. He researches the biology and ecology of birds, primarily within Poland, but he has also undertaken journeys to Africa and the Middle East to explore shrikes and other avian species. He has published numerous papers in international peer-reviewed journals. Presently, he is actively engaged in research projects investigating the correlation between shrikes and their parasite, the common cuckoo.