Interested in a talk?
Jim gives talks on loons, including their behavior, migration and conservation. If you are interested in hosting a talk, contact me via this email (jamesparuk@gmail.com).
Testimonials
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“Having attended several of Jim Paruk’s talks on loons, most notable is his own excitement; it is clear he truly enjoys creating connections between people and loons. Dr. Paruk is a natural storyteller. He puts considerable effort into making concepts clear, understandable, and most importantly relevant. Jim is an entertaining speaker. This style creates an engaging rapport with his audience, encouraging participation, connection, and hopefully, a commitment to a valuable wildlife species.”
David Evers, Ph.D Executive Director and Chief Scientist Biodiversity Research Institute, Author of “Journey with the Loon”, “Loon Landscapes” and “Call of the Loon”
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“I have been the host and guide for the many years that Dr. Paruk has studied the winter and spring behaviors of loons on Lake Jocassee in South Carolina. During those years he has given talks to many groups of southern loon lovers. In every case, his talks are captivating, animated, impassioned, deeply informative and even funny. Dr. Paruk is a natural teacher. As a scientist, as an author and as a public speaker, Dr. Paruk is extraordinary."
Brooks Wade, Co-Founder, Jocassee Wild Outdoor Education
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"Jim is a respected biologist who has a deep curiosity and love of loons and the natural world. He is an engaging, enthusiastic, and passionate speaker whose talks are informative, thought-provoking, and fun. Any loon lover with an interest in the amazing natural history of this iconic species will truly enjoy spending time with him."
Dr. Jay Mager, Professor of Biology
Ohio Northern University
