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Ken Keffer

location-pin Bloomington, Indiana

School: University of Wyoming, 2002

Expertise: Birding, butterflies and bugs, outdoor lifestyle, backyard wildlife

Ken Keffer

  • Book Highlights: Knowing the Trees, Earth Almanac, Kids' Outdoor Adventure Book
  • Outdoor Writers Association of America, Excellence in Craft award winner

Experience

Ken Keffer has a degree in wildlife biology and is an award-winning environmental educator and author. His career has been spent highlighting the importance of nature and encouraging people to explore the outdoors. Ken is the current president of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. He recently put down roots in Bloomington, Indiana, where he and his wife, Heather Ray, own a backyard bird feeding nature shop.

Education

Bachelor of science degree in wildlife biology and management, University of Wyoming

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Articles

Cassin's Finch Carpodacus Cassinii Walden, Colorado, United States 30 April 2019 Adult Male Fringillidae

How to Identify a Cassin’s Finch

Learn how to distinguish a Cassin’s finch from other finch look-alikes. Find out what these western finches eat and where to find them.
northern saw-whet owl, bird of prey raptor

Meet the Raptors: Amazing Birds of Prey

Find out why these raptor bird species, including hawks, owls, falcons and more, are some of the most captivating birds of prey.
white crowned sparrow

White-Crowned Sparrow vs White-Throated Sparrow: ID Challenge

These sparrow look-alikes are tricky to tell apart! Learn to tell the difference between a white-throated sparrow vs white-crowned sparrow.