As a professional ornithologist, I am involved in societies that are dedicated to the study and conservation of birds – especially the American Ornithological Society (formerly American Ornithologists’ Union and Cooper Ornithological Society). Annual meetings are a great way to see cutting edge research and interact with other ornithologists at all career levels. See Professional Service.

Professional Honors
- 2016 – Honorary Membership, Cooper Ornithological Society
- 2006 – Presidential Citation, American Ornithologists’ Union
- 2005 – Fellow, American Ornithologists’ Union
- 1999 – Elective Member, American Ornithologists’ Union
- 1998 – Full Member, Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society
Featured image: Steller’s Jay in Montana. Image courtesy of Eugene Beckes.