We are thrilled to announce that Scott Weidensaul, renowned author and researcher, will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 Monte Vista Crane Festival! Weidensaul is the author of nearly 30 books on natural history, including the New York Times bestseller A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds, which provides an awe-inspiring look at the wonders of bird migration and the urgent efforts to conserve these incredible species.

In A World on the Wing, Weidensaul takes readers on an extraordinary journey across the globe—from the coasts of China and India to the Mediterranean—offering insights into the immense challenges birds face during migration and the global efforts to save them. As a field researcher and expert on bird migration, Weidensaul has dedicated over 25 years to studying these marvels of the natural world, and we are excited to welcome him to share his knowledge and passion at our festival.