\n\n"I hope to leave you with so me understanding of why I do what I do both with birds and for them. And f or those whose interest I&rsquo\;ve piqued\, I&rsquo\;ll have tips on how to start\, and continue\, bird-watching. Spoiler alert: The only absolute requirement for birding is desire."
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Craig Caldwell' s path from general nature-appreciator to hard-core birder began in earnes t in college. His passion for birdwatching took him all over the US\, the American tropics\, Africa\, and beyond. In this presentation\, he will tal k about his travels as well as share general advice on birdwatching. Birdw atching has given him \;a deep appreciation for birds&mdash\;their uni que physiology\, the wonders and mysteries of migration\, their marvelous vocal skills\, surprising finds from genetic research\, and the urgent nee d to conserve the places they pass through and live in. \;
\nCra ig Caldwell\, now retired\, was a chemist in the environmental testing ind ustry for 20 years. He was also a self-employed real estate investor and r enovation contractor. He is a member of the Western Cuyahoga Audubon Socie ty\, the National Audubon Society (Christmas Count editor for Ohio 2016-20 23)\, Kirtland Bird Club\, Ohio Ornithological Society\, \;Black Swamp Bird Observatory\, American Birding Association\, \;The Nature Conser vancy\, Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, American Bird Conservancy\, Hawk Moun tain Sanctuary\, Roger Tory Peterson Institute\, Neotropical Bird Club and African Bird Club.
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