PhD in plant biology, but unable to identify any plants other than corn (after it flowers; before flowering it might be sorghum to me).

Birding since at least 2001, eBird reviewer for Missouri since 2010. Regional Editor/compiler (Missouri/Iowa) for North American Birds magazine (2013-2016 and 2021-present). Copy editor for the journal Seabird (2022-2023).

Microfishing/species fishing since 2010, with a big sweet spot for sculpins.

Salamander aficionado.