George L. Armistead is the events coordinator for the American Birding Association. While guiding birding tours for Field Guides, Inc., he led trips to all seven continents, but today enjoys seeking birds and photographing them in his native Philadelphia. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and worked at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and remains an associate. He serves as secretary for the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, one of the nation’s oldest bird clubs.