Kyle Horner is a consummate environmental educator and well-travelled, lifelong naturalist, who has been birdwatching since before he could walk! Following a Wildlife Biology degree at the University of Guelph, he worked as a field technician for various research projects before shifting to science communication, which has led him to teaching about nature for parks, outreach programs, zoos, arboreta, non-profits, and the University of Guelph. Kyle is currently the NatureCounts Engagement Coordinator at Birds Canada. While birds are at the heart of his connection to the natural world, Kyle is enraptured with all aspects of nature and science. He has a special fondness for traditionally maligned creatures and loves to show others the beauty and interest of reptiles, insects, and more. Kyle recently completed a book on turtles of North America, released in 2024.