Keynote Speaker

Richard Crossley

Richard Crossley is an internationally acclaimed birder, photographer and award winning author of ‘The Crossley ID Guide’ series. Crazy, wildly passionate, driven and single-minded are just a few of the words used to describe his love of birding and the outdoors. He has contributed to most major birding publications, is frequently heard on radio and is a highly sought-after public speaker. He served on the board of directors at the famous Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. He firmly believes that the time is right to popularize birding in the USA and other parts of the world. When recently asked why he takes on so many projects, his answer, “it beats working” sums up his passion for everything outdoors.

Featured Speaker

Steve Hoffmanr2dsx

Steve has devoted his entire 45-year career to wildlife conservation. After 10 years of government service (primarily as an Endangered Species Biologist for the US Fish & Wildlife Service in the American Southwest), in 1986 Steve founded HawkWatch International. He has authored more than 50 publications/manuscripts on raptor migration, ecology and conservation, and endangered species management. Steve continues to coordinate the local Bridger Raptor Migration Project (through Bozeman-based Sacajawea Audubon Society), and also runs his own nature-based tour company, Merlin Birding & Nature Tours, LLC (headquartered in Bozeman). Steve has given dozens of public presentations on the identification, natural history, migration and conservation of North American raptors. He received his Master’s degree in Wildlife Ecology from Utah State University (1979).

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