I try to remember (but usually fail) - “It’s a fine line between hobby & insanity”.
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Jeff Holt
Julian K. Potter Award
Selection Chairperson
2005 Witmer Stone Award Winner
Fellow of the DVOC
Archives Chairperson
Councillor
Co-author of The Composite Plates of Audubon's Birds of America
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My interest in
birding grew out of my 20+ year rock and ice climbing career. Seeing a soaring
raptor while perched on the edge of cliff face on frozen waterfall always
thrilled me. Knowing my interest, a birding friend invited me to participate
in an informal birding competition taking place in Gloucester County. As
dawn broke that May morning, the first bird our experienced team leaders
were able to get me on was a Hooded Warbler, singing lustily….I was
hooked. The next day I bought binoculars and a field guide, and as my wife
would say, have become obsessed. One of things I’ve become particularly
interested in is the rich ornithological history the Delaware Valley can
boast of. I try to remember (but usually fail) - “It’s a fine line between hobby & insanity”. |