Nick Carter is a writer, photographer, and naturalist from Alberta, Canada. A lifelong love of nature led him to complete a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Alberta. Nick's interests and experience in natural history span a wide range of topics, from birds and butterflies to fossils and flowers.
Nick's experience in science and nature interpretative guiding include educational roles at Jurassic Forest, TELUS World of Science Edmonton, the John Janzen Nature Centre, Muttart Conservatory, the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, and the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Nick has also worked as an ornithologist at the Royal Alberta Museum and is currently the Nature Kids Coordinator with Nature Alberta.
As a writer, Nick has produced columns, articles, blog posts, and guidebooks about Alberta's wildlife, palaeontology, geology, and natural areas. His work has appeared in a variety of magazines, newspapers, and blogs including Nature Alberta Magazine, Poplar Magazine, Alberta Prime Times, and Interpretation Canada.
Nick's wildlife and nature photos have appeared alongside his writing pieces as well as online provincial art showcases, and he has also dabbled in portrait photography.
If you're looking for a skilled and experienced nature writer, photographer, and interpreter, don't hesitate to contact Nature Nick for any future collaborations.
In the Media
March 8th 2025, Global News Edmonton: "Should Edmonton have an official bird? Voting underway to pick favourite flyer"
February 1st 2025, CTV News Edmonton: "Owl explosion delights Edmonton-area bird lovers"
January 13th 2024, Taproot Edmonton: "Magpie, chickadee, and blue jay battle to be Edmonton’s City Bird"
October 11th 2024, The Edmonton Journal: "Magpies? Blue Jays? Chickadees? Which should be Edmonton's bird?"
May 10th 2024, St. Albert Gazette: "Super-sized Migratory Bird Day to land in St. Albert"