Zhang Linwas born in north China.He majored in Air Traffic Control in Nanjing City,where there were rich resources of woodland birds which attracted him to start birding.He's also fond of astronomy and geography.
shorebird banding in Dongtan Nature Reserve
Years ago he did shorebird banding in Dongtan Nature Reserve,Chongming Island.Having kept travelling to Xinjiang,Qinghai,Sichuan,Yunnan,Ningxia,Nei Mongal...for years,doing birding and biological research,he has much experience in birds especially in Shanghai area.
passerines banding in Dongtan Nature Reserve
He's now one of the editors of China Bird Report published by China Ornithology Society.His interest in sound recording helps much to field identification.He speaks Chinese and English.