Ethan Kistler, a life-long Ohian, began birding at the age of ten. He has traveled to work in bird-related jobs from Ohio to Alaska and led bird tours throughout North America, Europe, and Africa (where he lived for seven years). Previously the director-at-large for the Ohio Ornithological Society, Ethan’s main focus now is professional bird guiding. He lives in Trumbull County, Ohio.