An avid Birder since the age of 5, my Father and Mother were my main influences into the world of feathered friends. I pursued a college education in the field of zoology until discovering that I would like to teach others about the wonders that occur in our natural world. I have been a formal and informal educator for 35 years. Part of this time is spent providing educational programs for all ages at Crane Point Museum and Nature Center in the Florida Keys. I also help with the presentation of the Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival held each year during the more...