Jeffrey Gordon has been a part of the Festival family for 20 years, reflecting his abiding love for the event, the place, and those who call it home—human, avian, and otherwise. He is an internationally-known writer, speaker, photographer, tour leader, and naturalist, having worked for organizations including the US National Park Service, Victor Emanuel Nature Tours, BWD, and the American Birding Association, where he served as President for over a decade.

Throughout his career, Jeff has never lost his love of guiding and of being part of a group sharing the beauty of birds and the wonders of discovery in nature. He and his wife, Liz, live in Media, Pennsylvania with 2 standard poodles and 2 indoor cats.