Meet Our Instructors

Bird Academy instructors are united by their love of birds and their passion for helping you learn.

Founder of Ink Dwell

Sound recordist, birder, photographer, videographer

Expert in Science Education, Co-author of Citizen Science: 15 Lessons That Bring Biology to Life

Sound recordist, ornithologist, science communicator

Expert in Environmental Education

Professional Ornithologist, World Series of Birding Champion

Expert in Environmental Education

Most recent course:
eBird Essentials

Instructional Designer, Expert in Animal Communication and Behavior

Expert in Environmental Education

Professional Ornithologist, Expert in Foraging Behavior

Former Vice President for Bird Conservation, National Audubon Society

Wildlife Photographer, Journalist, Conservationist

Scientific Illustrator

Birding Expert, eBird Project Coordinator

Most recent course:
eBird Essentials

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