“Paul Bannick is a gifted, inspired, and technically superb photographer. He is also a man who can draw an audience into his closely and carefully observed world. An energetic and knowledgeable speaker, Paul wants every individual in the room to get as close to his experience in the wild as he can bring them through word, sound and image. We love hearing the stories that accompany these photographs because they bring us close to a world he has taken the time and care to understand and document.”

– Diane Quinn, Director of Education, The Burke Museum of Natural History, University of Washington
Seattle, Washington

“Among the many public programs that bring one into the more intimate moments in Nature, Paul Bannick's visual and narrative presentations are among the very best. In much of Bannick's work, and because of his patience and exceptional skills as a photographer, one discovers the recording of activity of our wild companions that was heretofore unknown. As part of his audience I've been inspired by the elegance and the information conveyed in both his images and his informed and original commentary.”

– Tony Angell, award-winning artist and writer, co-author and illustrator of In the Company of Crows and Ravens and author of Puget Sound Through the Artist's Eye and several other books. Seattle, Washington

“Paul is one of the finest speakers we've had at Gonzaga University. As Paul makes so clear, the animals are beautiful but so is the habitat needed to sustain them... Paul's presentation gives a sense of excitement and awe of nature as if we were seeing Owls and Woodpeckers for the very first time. This is a presentation that people will remember for years to come.”

– Jonathon B. Isacoff, Chair of Environmental Studies, Gonzaga University

“Paul Bannick ranks as one of the most gifted interpreters of our region's famed natural heritage. His presentations feature beautiful photographs of the area's wildlife, all his own, coupled with a brilliant soundtrack. Paul's delivery is accurate, punctuated with humor, and inspirational. Further, as an ardent conservationist, a clear environmental message comes through to spur his audience to love and protect the beautiful natural subjects he depicts. I'll wager quite a sum, anybody interested in the wild will be enthralled with Paul's programs.”

– Andy Stepniewski Author of “Birds of Yakima County, Washington” Yakima, WA

“Boulder County Audubon members were so entranced by Paul's talk on owls and woodpeckers that we invited him back for a second time. The photos are stunning, and Paul's passion for relationships in nature evoke the wonder of the web of life.”

– Stephen Jones, author of The Last Prairie, a Sandhills Journal and Peterson Field Guide to the North American Prairie
Boulder, Colorado

“Although every wildlife photographer now calls themselves a conservation photographer, [Paul does] the BEST job of anyone I have heard or read in connecting the dots between interconnected species and a compelling rationale for preserving and protecting adequate habitat so they can thrive.”

– Carl Norbeck, Executive Director, Audubon of Greater Denver
Denver, CO

“I was told that Paul was a fine speaker and his photos jaw-dropping. They were right. It is not often that someone lives up to the hype. But Paul exceeded expectations. Owls, woodpeckers and other wild critters are lucky to have such a talented advocate. A truly outstanding presentation—photos and text.”

– Tom Scribner, President, Blue Mountain Audubon, Walla Walla, WA

“Paul Bannick's presentation was so popular that we asked him to make a return engagement. This guy has spent a lot of time in wild places, knows his wildlife, and has a deep passion for birds, habitats and their conservation. Paul is a brilliant teacher who punctuated his lesson with a conservation message - that these beautiful creatures are under constant pressure to survive and need our help. The Owl and the Woodpecker is more than a coffee table book of beautiful bird photos. And Paul's presentation is more than a nature slide show. It is an intersection of stark natural beauty, breathtaking photographic art, and brilliant lessons in conservation. I look forward to my next opportunity to see it again.”

– Mark Welther, Executive Director, Golden Gate Audubon
San Francisco, California

“The audience was transfixed. Paul must have selected the best from a number of photos but to have so many "bests" spoke to the patience, endurance and skill of the photographer. I think Paul could have gone on for another hour without losing anyone. We all would attend a repetition should we have the opportunity.”

– Herb Wisner, Program Chairman, Lane County Audubon, Eugene, OR

“Paul presents a high quality, educational, relevant program that grabs your attention and leaves you in awe of all things living. His superb images of the living world cause one to realize that life is powerful, from the intense yellow eyes of the Great Gray Owl, to the electric sapphire blue plumage of the Mountain Bluebird to the spectacular speed of a Rufous Hummingbird, all these speak to a living, vibrant world that will reach out and pull you in.”

– Mike Denny – Author, Naturalist and Riparian Habitat Specialist, co-author of Where the Great River Bends: A Natural and Human History of the Columbia at Wallula, Birds of the Inland Northwest and Northern Rockies, and Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies
Walla Walla, Washington

“If you have a chance to hear Paul Bannick, take it. He's one of those rare presenters who weaves together all the right ingredients for a superb program that is both entertaining and educational for beginners, experts and everyone in between.”

– Mary Kiesau, Methow Conservancy Education Coordinator
Winthrop, Washington

“Paul Bannick has a rare blend of scientific knowledge, photographic genius and passion for the natural world. I always learn something new from his presentations, and I never tire of watching the audience get drawn into his captivating stories. Paul is able to inspire those who already share his interests, and help others unlock doors to observing ecological relationships. The only challenge I’ve had in working with Paul is the devoted crowd he draws. We had 40 people on the waiting list for his last program and had to turn additional people away due to a packed house.”

– Julie Stonefelt, The Cedar River Watershed Education Center, North Bend, WA

“Paul's program attracted the highest attendance we have ever had at a DFO meeting. One member told me that it was the best program we have had in his ten-plus years as a member. Paul's spectacular photos highlighted his dramatic anecdotes. Seeing his program helps enhance our understanding of the interdependency of species in the natural world.”

– Lynn Wilcockson, Vice President, Denver Field Ornithologists