Ryan Carr is a lifelong wildlife enthusiast and outdoor guide who has spent the past five years leading nature-based adventures across the United States. Originally from the foothills of north Georgia, he later headed west to study in Montana before settling in New Orleans—places that together shaped his deep appreciation for both high-desert landscapes and southern wetlands. Whether navigating the quiet backwaters of Louisiana or hiking through sagebrush country, Ryan treats these ecosystems like old friends.
Birding has always been a grounding force for him. From searching for buntings and warblers deep in the swamps to joining exploratory efforts for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Ryan values birding as a way to slow down, pay attention, and connect more fully with the natural world.
Environmental awareness is central to Ryan’s life and guiding philosophy. A firm believer in the land trust model, he frequently volunteers with conservancies and restoration organizations. His projects have ranged from building artificial reefs to monitoring Limpkin and Sandhill Crane populations. Influenced by Aldo Leopold, he gravitates toward small-scale ecological studies that contribute to bigger-picture conservation outcomes.
A third-generation musician, Ryan often travels with his banjo and his dog, Wallace, who is never far from his side. His background in guiding spans glaciers to bayous, murmurations to whale pods, and he is known for being a down-to-earth, easygoing guide who makes guests feel both welcome and inspired in the field.
Ryan is excited to help make your birding goals a reality—because for him, the experience is the journey, and every outing offers a chance to reconnect with the wild.
