About Us

Rick Wright birding@birdaz.com is the Managing Director of WINGS and the former Editor of Winging It.

A native of southeast Nebraska, Rick attended the University of Nebraska and Harvard Law School, and holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Princeton University.

As an undergraduate, he taught laboratory courses in ornithology with Paul Johnsgard and worked as a collections assistant at the Nebraska State Museum. In 1985, he was a founding member of the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union Bird Records Committee.

Before moving to southeast Arizona to become a professional guide, Rick taught at Princeton, Rutgers, Fordham, and the University of Illinois, where his teaching was recognized with numerous awards.

A frequent lecturer at birding festivals and conventions, Rick enjoys all kinds of birding, from the frantic pace of the World Series to quiet puddle-watching. His broad knowledge, clear and witty presentation, and teaching experience make him the ideal field companion for beginners and experts alike.

All photos courtesy of Dr. Colin Bradshaw