About Ram Papish

Ram Papish is a professional wildlife enthusiast whose varied career includes biologist, educator, photographer and wildlife artist. He specializes in design and illustration of interpretive panels.

For over 20 field seasons, Ram worked as a wildlife biologist studying birds and other wildlife. He also authored and illustrated two children's books: The Little Fox and The Little Seal, published by University of Alaska Press. His illustrations appear in many books and publications, including the, As the Condor Soars: Conserving Oregon’s Birds, History of Oregon Ornithology, Handbook of Oregon Birds, Northwest Birds in Winter, Oregon Birds, and Seabirds of Alaska.

Ram regularly presents on science and nature topics at bird festivals, local bird clubs and in public schools. He combines his background in art, science and public speaking to engage and educate on environmental topics.

For fun, Ram appears regularly onstage as an active member of the local theater community. An avid traveler, Ram has a passion for observing and photographing wildlife worldwide. 

Ram lives in Toledo, Oregon with his fabulous wife on a stream-side property that features eight bird feeders, eight parrots, 28 nest boxes, 18 chickens, 800 rhododendrons and one Chia pet. His major achievements include winning second runner-up in the 2009 Aleutian Beard and Mustache Contest and appearing as “Mr. August” in the 2024 Chicken Daddies Calendar. 

Ram has illustrated interpretive panels for:

• National Park Service
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Bureau of Land Management
• Haystack Rock Awareness Program
• Bird Identification Guides
• International Migratory Bird Day and more

Contact him about commissioned work at rampapish@gmail.com.