Raised in Iowa, Kadynn began birding at age 14 when he became hooked on distinguishing Lincoln’s and Song Sparrows. He soon found himself attending young birder camps, bird club meetings, and banding programs, and began sharing his enthusiasm by leading bird walks and giving presentations to school groups throughout high school. In pursuit of seeing birds on their breeding grounds, during migration, and on their wintering territories, Kadynn has traveled widely throughout the United States, Costa Rica, and Belize. He now calls Arizona home and relishes its diverse birdlife, shaped by the state’s wide range of elevations, climates, and habitats. He loves helping others reach their birding goals and deepen their appreciation for the avian world.
Kadynn is an eBird state reviewer for Iowa, has worked seven years with captive waterfowl and game birds, and has volunteered as a hawkwatcher. He has participated in numerous Christmas Bird Counts and spent a season guiding for Sandhill Cranes along the Platte River.
