Paul Baicich

Paul J. Baicich has been an active birder since his early teens in New York City.  His interests include bird conservation and policy, as well as studies in avian breeding biology, waterfowl ecology, and the practice of bird feeding over the decades. Among his many activities, he worked for the American Birding Association in multiple roles, has worked for the National Wildlife Refuge System on a consultant basis on issues of popular birding and parallel refuge receptiveness, and has led (or co-led) trips from Alaska to Cuba. In addition, Paul co-edits (with Wayne Petersen) the popular monthly Birding Community E-bulletin. In 2014, Paul received the Ducks Unlimited “Wetland Conservation Achievement Award” in the category of Communications.