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Meet the RDBC Team

Liz Tidwell is a Wildlife Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Originally from Pennsylvania, she has a B.S. from the University of Wyoming and a M.S. from Sul Ross State University, where she studied Montezuma quail in New Mexico. As a Program Specialist, she creates programs to help small acreage landowners manage the resources on their property. While Liz loves birds, she harbors a deep love for javelina aka “potatoes” and will squeal like a little girl whenever she sees one!
If I could be a bird: Eastern screech owl
But my call sign is: Zuma
Favorite birding spot: My backyard
But I spend most of my time: Educating people about wildlife
Favorite local food: Carne guisada
But I mostly eat: Dessert of any kind
 
Emily Grant is a 4-H County Extension Agent in Gillespie County with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Originally from Springtown, Texas she graduated from Texas A&M University. Emily has dedicated her career to education, first as an agriculture science teacher and now as a county agent who has a passion for the sheep and goat industry. As a county agent, she leads youth education programs about agriculture and natural resources. Given the choice, Emily prefers looking at sheep and goats over birds; however, she learned that she is a good spotter and has grown to enjoy going out with our birders and learning!
If I could be a bird: Flamingo
But my call sign is: Mama Hen
Favorite birding spot: San Felipe Creek
But I spend most of my time: Working with sheep and goats!
Favorite local food: Steak
But I mostly eat: Coffee!
Bryan Calk
Bryan Calk, a birder since age 10, is a professional birding and nature tour guide for NatureScape Tours. He spent his formative years all across Texas and started his birding journey at Fort Clark Springs, one of the special stops on our trip. Bryan currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
If I could be a bird: Common raven
But my call sign is: Megascops
Favorite birding spot: Santa Anna National Wildlife Refuge
But I spend most of my time: Birding!
Favorite local food: Pie
But I mostly eat: The dew of a ginkgo leaf and the energy of the universe

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