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I love to present! My presentations are informative, inspiring, and sprinkled with humour. They're suitable for a wide range of audiences - nature and photo clubs, student groups, corporate events, and more!

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Tales of a Canadian Explorer

Definitely my most popular presentation!

In this inspirational presentation, I share my favourite nature photos and the life lessons I learned pursuing their capture. One life-changing day ten years ago I watched a Spirit bear hunt for salmon and sat in stunned silence as a humpback whale repeatedly breached. I decided that day to leave my comfortable software career and explore Canada’s vast and magnificent wilderness instead. I am perpetually trying to duplicate that day but don't ever expect to succeed.

From Tide to Tundra: Tales of Far-flung Birding in Canada

A new presentation focusing on 2025 birding trips to Churchill, Inuvik & Tuktoyaktuk, and Labrador.

Description: Kyle Blaney, a Belleville resident, developed a passion for birding after a serendipitous encounter at Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area in Prince Edward County. In this engaging presentation, Kyle shares what draws him to birds and birding, and chronicles his unique goal to bird every region of Canada. He highlights his favorite photographs from 2025 adventures in Churchill, Inuvik & Tuktoyaktuk, and Labrador, sharing the compelling stories behind each shot. Kyle also discusses the optical and digital tools he employs, emphasizing that the most vital for capturing bird photos are his brain and feet. Join Kyle for an inspiring exploration of curiosity, dedication, and the beauty of Canada's diverse birdlife.

Tales of a County Birder

This presentation focuses on my pursuit of a unique birding goal - identifying 50 species in all of Canada's 290 eBird regions. I have travelled extensively for work and play throughout Canada, but my recent travels are based almost entirely on this goal. I discuss why I love birds and birdwatching, what constraints I need to overcome in the pursuit of this goal, and how pursuing birding goals has helped me appreciate Canada’s varied and magnificent wilderness.

Backyard Birds

In this presentation, I use my photographs to show a sample of birds that might show up at your bird feeder, with advice about their favourite food and behaviour, as well as recordings of their sounds.

I also explain how I use citizen science projects eBird and iNaturalist to help me plan birding vacations. My insights will encourage you to connect with the fascinating world of birding in your own backyard and beyond.