2012 Leaders & Presenters N - Z

ROSEMARY OLSZEWSKI and CHARLENE ODEKIRK

JIM ROYER

JOHN SCHMITT

John Schmitt'S work has formed the major

artistic contribution to over a dozen books, including the National Geographic Field Guide to Birds (4th edition) and the Field Guide to Raptors

of Europe, Middle East and North Africa. John lives in the Kern River Valley and his artwork has graced publicity flyers and t-shirts for Audubon's Kern River Preserve Spring Festival for many years. Over two hundred of his illustrations have appeared in various ornithological journals, magazines, and environmental newsletters including American Birds, Continental Birdlife, and Western Birds. His "A Naturalist's Notebook" is a regular feature in Living Bird, the magazine of Cornell University Lab. John will be speaking about FEATHERS--their structure and artistic beauty, how they are constructed and how birds use them. John has a spectacular collection of feathers from all over the world, which he will

Dennis Sheridan is a native Californian who grew up in Arcadia.  He graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in biology, specialty entomology.  He moved to Morro Bay in 1974 and began a career in photography, concentrating on birds of prey and native wildlife, as well as fungi, lichens, insects, wildflowers and California scenery.  Dennis has traveled worldwide photographing nature. Dennis has published many photographs in magazines, books, and calendars including Audubon field guides.  He contributes his photography and naturalist services to the California Native Plant Society, Audubon Society, Small Wilderness Area Preservation, and Morro Estuary Greenbelt Alliance.

Maggie began noticing and identifying birds in 2004.  She has led field trips for Morro Coast Audubon Society, Winter Bird Festival and Western Field Ornithologists since 2005.  As a volunteer, she's helped with a series of Sea Bird surveys for Cal Poly and two Tricolored blackbird surveys in San Luis Obispo County.  Though she prefers being outside, she has organized the yearly Morro Coast Audubon pelagic trip and served as a Christmas Bird Count sector leader for the past four years.  Her bird and nature photos can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/slomaggie/

ROBERT STAFFORD

Mike is a local native and has been birding in the area since 1973. He has led trips for Morro Coast Audubon Society and the Winter Bird Festival. He has been a board member for the local Audubon Society for the last 7 years as Field Trip Chair, and as the Communications Chair, and is in charge of their website.

Jeanette serves as the Center Operations Director for Pacific Wildlife Care in Morro Bay, CA.  She has volunteered with PWC for over 3 years in different capacities; as a center worker, website designer, board vice-president and president. As Center Director, Jeanette oversees the activities and operations of the rehab facility, conducts trainings/orientations and works closely with staff to provide the highest level of care. As a CA licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist, she uses her knowledge and skills to implement effective treatment plans for wildlife undergoing rehabilitation. PWC holds permits from the Department of Fish & Game and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services to possess and rehabilitate wildlife and is a primary response group for wildlife in the event of oil spills or other environmental crises. The Center which opened in March of 2007 takes in over 1,500 animals annually.

KAREN WATTS

Roger is a recently retired Biology teacher and former North Cuesta Audubon President and Field-trip Leader.  He has been a compiler of the Carrizo Plain CBC since 1983 and is presently an active field-trip leader for Morro Coast Audubon Society and  enjoying digital photography. (www.flickr.com/photos/sloroger).