Hailing from Nova Scotia, I have always loved nature and wildlife. Pouring through animal encyclopedias as a kid, I started watching birds as a preteen. I was instantly hooked on the beauty and diversity of birds, and dreamed of visiting seemingly exotic places such as Ecuador, the Serengeti, and New Zealand. I am happy to say that became a reality as I travel and work with birds since I took those intrepid first steps.
I did a B.Sc. in biology at the University of Guelph, and worked various bird related field jobs across Canada, the US, Guyana, Colombia, and more, before returning to Nova Scotia to do a M.Sc. at Acadia University studying movements of migratory songbirds. I cut my teeth in the bird guiding world in 2014 in Ecuador, and have birded in other parts of South America, Africa, Europe, and Oceania.
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Now based in Halifax, NS where I grew up, I split my time as a freelance wildlife biologist (mostly bird and plant surveys) and as a professional bird guide. I guide several Canada- based tours for Eagle-Eye Tours and Avocet Tours, as well as doing my own private guiding. I am a long-time active member of the Nova Scotia birding community. I am one of the primary eBird reviewers here, and I know the birds and places of this beautiful province like the back of my hand. At home in the great outdoors, I am always eager to share with you my passion, knowledge and fondness for the birds, places, and wildlife of Nova Scotia and beyond!
Birding Mt. Lemmon in Arizona