RAYMOND VANBUSKIRK
He/They
Raymond’s love for the natural world was born in the pine forests of the Land of Enchantment. He is 33 years young and a native New Mexican. He’s spent much of his professional life following his dreams of creating a career based around birding. Raymond co-owns and operates BRANT Nature Tours, a New-Mexico-based nature travel company with a strong commitment to both environmental and social justice.
His career experience also includes multiple ornithological field research positions, including two summers as a seabird research technician on the Arctic Ocean, head Rosy-Finch researcher with Rio Grande Bird Research Inc., past president of the Central New Mexico Audubon Society, board member of Western Field Ornithologists, ABA young birding camp instructor, and birding specialist for Leica Sport Optics.
Raymond is a proud member of QBNA, the continent’s informal club for LGBTQIA+ members of the birding community.
Raymond is a senior leader for WINGS Birding Tours Worldwide where he leads engaging birding tours all across this beautiful planet.