Local event

Richard Crossley is an internationally acclaimed birder and photographer who has been birding since age 7 and who, by age 21, had hitchhiked more than 100,000 miles chasing birds across his native Britain and Europe. His love of the outdoors and his interest in teaching, design, and technology have shaped his unique vision for the future of birding and bird books. He is excited by the prospect of using new technologies to bring “reality birding” to a wide audience through many different media. Richard has been awarded two 2011 American Publishers Awards for Professional and Scholarly Excellence (PROSE). The Crossley ID Guide was awarded the PROSE for best Single Volume Reference/Science book, and also took home the highly prestigious Award for Excellence in Reference Works. The Crossley ID Guide to Eastern Birds will be available for sale and signing at the event.