I am a field researcher and educator with an M.S. in Biology and love for all things bird related. Currently I work on San Clemente Island, CA monitoring the Loggerhead Shrike population. I've traveled across the states studying birds, backpack, hiking, and enjoying the wonders of nature. Flagstaff, AZ is my home base where I've work for the city government, taught at the local community college, and performed with Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival. My partner is in the middle of his master's at NAU (Northern Arizona University), and when he finishes up--who knows where the wind will blow us!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I had an amazing number of couchsurfing experiences during my move-every-3-months-for-2-years stage of life. I love meeting new people and sharing stories of adventures across the world.

Interests

• birds
• theater
• running
• traveling
• hiking
• backpacking
• soccer

Music, Movies, and Books

Music (in no particular order): Beirut, Florence and the Machine, Emily Haines, Cold Play, Fleet Foxes, Adele, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald
Movies: anything with beautiful colors, captivating music, and well-written story lines (e.g., Wes Anderson)
Books: non-fiction, 'pop' science, fantasy, science fiction

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good cup of coffee, travel stories, anything you want to know about birds :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Botswana, Namibia, Nicaragua