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Brian Wesley, a local birding enthusiast, has called the valley home for over 20 years. His extensive field experience includes contributions to numerous bird studies such as the British Columbia and Saskatchewan Breeding Bird Atlases, Wildlife Canada Services Lewis’s Woodpecker Studies, and the Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey. Brian remains an active participant in conservation efforts, regularly conducting surveys like the Birds Canada Nightjar Survey, BC & Yukon Owl Survey, Columbia Valley Bank Swallow Survey, and the North American Breeding Bird Survey. As a member of the Wings Over the Rockies Board, Brian’s guided walks are always a highlight of the festival. 

Bob Littlejohns started birding with the renowned ornithologist John Riddell in the 1970’s.  A long-time valley resident and huge fan of citizen science, he has volunteered with the Columbia Wetlands Waterbird and Columbia Valley Bank Swallow Surveys. 

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