John illustrates them for her. They have published five guides so far and number six is in the making. John works as meticulously on these illustrations as the ones he does for Academic Press. The passion for birds carries over into other aspects of his life. A big day is 24 hours of birding, trying to record as many species as possible.
Church members agree to donate so much per species.
He will be on hand May 12 to lead birding trips along the Little Tennessee for LTLT in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day. Sill would be the first to tell you that he is fortunate to be able to follow his passion. He would also be the first to tell you that the path requires an equal mix of perspiration and inspiration, and if not divine intervention, at least a little luck.