AUTHOR OF HALCYON JOURNEY: IN SEARCH OF THE BELTED KINGFISHER—WINNER OF THE 2022 NATIONAL OUTDOOR BOOK AWARD, JOURNEYS CATEGORY


I am the author of the award-winning book Halcyon Journey, In Search of the Belted Kingfisher, and a nature writer living in Bend, Oregon. I write about the natural world in a myriad of ways, from my 2022 book to my bi-monthly blog, magazine articles, interpretive panels, blogs, media, reports, opinion pieces, websites, essays, and poetry. I also am the author of two children’s books, Bird Feats and Bug Feats. My master’s degree is in Journalism from the University of Montana and my undergraduate degree is in Biology from the University of Oregon. I serve on the Board of Directors for the Greater Hells Canyon Council.
Twitter: @kingfisherquest
Instagram: marinarichie1
Please see Halcyon Journey Book News for a calendar of readings, presentations, and all things related to the book, plus links to other published writing.


