My name is Mitchell Warne (pronounced "war-n" - not "war - nee"). I am an experienced wildlife biologist, avid birdwatcher, nature photographer and newlywed husband. I started Warne in the Wild with the support of my wife, Jacey Warne, to share some of my favourite things about nature with you, support conservation through non-profit programs and promote an outdoor lifestyle.

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I grew up in the country near a small town in northern Alberta called Peace River, where I developed an interest in wildlife as a young boy. Growing up in Peace River gave me a unique opportunity to experience the various aspects of both country and urban living, which included hunting & fishing, farming & ranching and going over to play at my friend's houses in town.

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Although the majority of my nest box work has been done in the last 10 years, the first bird box I remember is one that my grandpa built for me as a kid when I was quite young. My grandpa and I hung that bird box in the trees behind my parent's house and it was occupied every year, as far as I recall, by house wrens. I kept hoping a winter wren would use the box not knowing as a kid that winter wrens don't use nest boxes.

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My interest in wildlife followed me to university where I majored in Wildlife Science. Since graduating I have started a number of wildlife projects of my own and have participated in a number of Citizen Science projects. I have achieved the Professional Biologist designation in both the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.  

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I look forward to sharing some of nature’s beauty with you and providing tools & tips so that you can go out and enjoy nature for yourself and experience the sense of well-being that comes from being in nature. I also have some tips & tricks to share that attract beneficial birds and other wildlife to your home including using various bird, bat and other wildlife boxes and platforms. Lastly, I am undertaking a citizen science study on kestrels in an effort to advance research on this species in Canada. For more information, please visit the Kestrel Nest Box Program.

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Nature calls, hope to see you there.

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Mitchell Warne