Pacific Tree FrogThis photograph was taken on September 27, 2009 at the Arcata Marsh Project, Arcata, Humboldt County, California. The camera was a Canon EOS 50D with Canon 300mm f4 lens and Canon 1.4 extender
© Ron LeValley Photography 2010
© Ron LeValley Photography 2010
For my Fellow Naturalists~
A few years ago, I happened upon a photographer that is a biologist by training, and who is reknowned for his knowledge about the identification and distribution of birds along my beloved Pacific Coast.
In truth, Ron LeValley loves all living things. Each day, I receive a great photo of some of the living wonder that I share this planet with. Whether it's a bird, flower, insect, sea life or mammal my knowledge and access to seeing things I really want to know about, has been so fulfilled by the sharing of his gifts.
The photo above was sent to me on July 14, 2010. This date marked the anniversary and celebrated 7 years that he's been sharing his 30,000 wildlife, flora and fauna images with whomever requests to be on his email list. He now reaches over 30,000 readers worldwide, with his "Outside My Window" Club.
What a pleasure it is to share his website and talents with you. If you ever get a chance to take trip or workshop with him, I bet it will be a highlight in your life's journey. And if that doesn't happen, give thanks, for this man that lives his passion, and shares it, by bringing it's evidence right into our homes. How can anyone not appreciate and yes (like me), even revere Nature, when one is privileged to catch glimpses of her infinite colors, moods and variety, every single day?
To view his archives, and join the Outside My Window club, click on the link that says 'wildlife images', in Ron's bio below.
Ron LeValley
Ron founded Mad River Biologists in 1982 and is the company's Senior Biologist. Ron is probably best known for his knowledge about the identification and distribution of birds along the Pacific Coast; he served for six years as a Northern California regional editor for AMERICAN BIRDS. A lifelong interest in marine birds and mammals was enhanced by a long involvement with Point Reyes Bird Observatory beginning in 1966, including serving as a biologist at the Farallon Island research station in 1968 and for two years during 1979-81. Among the many projects he has been involved in, Ron has co-authored and coordinated a training program under the auspices of the Pacific Seabird Group's Marbled Murrelet Inland Survey Protocol. Virtually all of the Marbled Murrelet surveyors in California and southern Oregon have gone through his training program. In 1979 Ron founded and for 15 years operated an ecotourism company specializing in marine mammals and island biology. His travel expertise extends from South America and the Galapagos Islands through Baja California to Alaska, northern Canada, Australia and Africa. As a professional photographer, Ron has compiled an impressive collection (over 30,000 images) of wildlife photographs that he uses for presentations and publications. One of Ron's outstanding attributes (and favorite activities) is sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with others. He is particularly adept at explaining complex biological principles in understandable terms, a talent that he brings to his report writing and consultations with regulatory agencies.
Ron graduated from Sacramento State College in 1969 with a B.A. degree in Biology and received his M.A in Biology from Humboldt State University in 1980. His affiliations include American Ornithologists Union (Life Member), California Academy of Sciences, National Audubon Society, Pacific Seabird Group, Point Reyes Bird Observatory (Life Member), and Western Field Ornithologists.
In addition to his work at Mad River Biologists, he presently serves as Treasurer of the Pacific Seabird Group, an Associate Editor for Western Birds, and California Coordinator of the Pacific Coast Joint Venture.
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