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Lyle Grisedale lives in Kimberley, BC, and is a certified guide with the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG). During the summer months, Lyle leads hikers through the majestic Selkirk, Purcell, and Rocky Mountains. A passionate birder, skilled photographer, and dedicated naturalist, he spends as much time as possible exploring the mountains, wetlands, and grasslands of the East Kootenay region.

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.

 

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