Oakland Audubon Society

Don was a Research Scientist working in the rubber industry for almost 40 years, having retired in 2016.

He has been an avid birder since he was a young boy (started off on his own without assistance).

He has birded on all 7 continents and 40 countries and all 50 states.

Statistically, he has seen: 5470 species in the world (over 50% of all species), 774 species in the ABA area (815 including Hawaii) and 352 species in Michigan.

He is President of Oakland Audubon Society (has been for the last 13 years) and was a board member at Seven Ponds Nature Center (6 years).  He is an ABA member and member of National Audubon.  He supports Sierra Club, Greenpeace and other environmental groups.

He loves to bird and travel and is also very active in helping others learn about birding and the environment.