Lucas Bobay

Lucas Bobay spent his childhood in central North Carolina searching for animals, reading field guides and travel books, and otherwise maximizing his time outdoors. A December trip to the coast, where he witnessed thousands of wintering waterfowl for the first time, sparked an interest in birds that soon became a passion. This led him to quickly develop his birding skills and begin leading outings in his home state. After graduating from North Carolina State University, Lucas spent several years working as a seasonal field technician across the U.S., studying birds and mammals in a wide range of ecosystems. This experience gave him the opportunity to bird extensively across North America while gaining a deep understanding of conservation and ecology, as well as a passion for sharing that knowledge with others. He also began traveling further afield in pursuit of birds, including multiple trips to the Neotropics and Southeast Asia. He now lives in northern Colorado with his wife, spending his free time birding, hiking, biking, and planning new adventures.