About the Author

Michael L. P. Retter was raised by three previous generations of central Illinoisans to have a deep appreciation for nature and in 2002 received a B.A. in Biology from Illinois Wesleyan University. He currently serves as Chair of the Indiana Bird Records Committee and helps review eBird records from Illinois and Indiana. He is editor of the ABA's Birder's Guide Magazine. Brian E. Small has been a full-time, professional bird and nature photographer for more than 25 years. He served as the Photo Editor for the American Birding Association's membership magazine, Birding, for the past 15 years. Brian lives in Los Angeles with his wife Ana, daughter Nicole and son Tyler.