Wayne Klockner
Wayne Klockner
Wayne Klockner is Executive Director of the American Birding Association (ABA). Previously he had a long career in conservation with The Nature Conservancy fulfilling his dream to protect natural lands and waters for all life. At the ABA, Wayne provides strategic direction, resources, and support for staff and partners. Wayne is a lifelong birder; as a pre-teen in New Jersey, his spark bird was the Dark-eyed Junco. He has subsequently pursued birds in 21 countries—and counting. But he most enjoys documenting the seasonal changes in regional birdlife in patches close to home. Wayne lives in Ocean City, Maryland, with his wife Lisa and a springer spaniel named Lizzy.