Michael O'Brien - Cape May Artist Naturalist

5.0

30 years of experience in birding tours

About

World-renowned author, artist, and birder living in Cape May. Associate Naturalist with Cape May Bird Observatory conducting numerous workshops. Co-author of The Shorebird Guide, Flight Calls of Migratory Birds, and America's 100 Most Wanted Birds. Primary author of Larkwire bird sound learning application. Illustrations published in National Geographic and Peterson field guides. Specializes in bird vocalizations, field identification, and nocturnal birding.

Specialties

Bird vocalizations Shorebirds Nocturnal birding Field identification

Certifications

  • Published Author
  • Professional Artist
  • Associate Naturalist

Languages

English

Tour Types

Workshops, Educational programs, Identification clinics, Sound recording

Price Range

$$$

Contact Information

Reviews

Amanda Phillips

Tour date: May 12, 2024

Michael O'Brien's workshop on bird vocalizations was transformative. His teaching style is engaging and his knowledge is unparalleled. The shorebird identification session was worth every penny!

Christopher Hayes

Tour date: September 30, 2024

Michael's nocturnal birding tour was fascinating! Learning flight calls while experiencing Cape May's night migration was unforgettable. His illustrations in my field guide came to life!