Richard Knapton

has been an avid birder since his teen years in England, and has graduate degrees in bird research from UBC on Song Sparrows and the University of Manitoba on Clay-colored Sparrows. He has led tours for almost 20 years to over 20 countries, and now has a chance to continue that passion as co-owner of Eagle Eye Tours Inc.! He is currently a member of the Alberta Bird Records Committee, and of the COSEWIC Special Studies Group for threatened and endangered birds in Canada. He has been involved in several conservation issues, including the Henslow's Sparrow Recovery Plan. He teaches biology and ornithology courses at the University of Alberta, and has researched and published papers on subjects as diverse as meadowlarks and cormorants, Bicknell's Thrushes and Nashville Warblers, White-throated Sparrows and Bohemian Waxwings, as well as zebra mussels and arctic butterflies.

“Friendly, helpful, a broad knowledge of biology, tourism, politics, and possessing a great sense of humor. A joy to travel with.” - Polar Bears of Churchill

“You have a treasure in Richard Knapton. What knowledge of birds and habitats he has! Combined with an amiability that makes his company delightful.”- Alberta

“Richard’s enthusiasm and knowledge are wonderful!” – Churchill and Southern Manitoba

"Richard is even better than excellent!" - Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico