Birding the Islands, Ltd.

Born and raised in Barbados, Ryan is the author of the forthcoming Birds of the Lesser Antilles Field Guide and owner/lead guide for Birding the Islands—a regional birding company specializing in multi-island, endemic-focused tours through the Lesser Antilles and half and full-day trips around Barbados. Prior to starting his company, Ryan conducted avian research in the rainforests of Ecuador and Brazil; was Chief Naturalist and Environmental Consultant at Barbados’ Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary; and managed volunteer development and eco-guide training for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) in the United Kingdom.