About Mon@rch

I have 17 years of experience in the Environmental Education and Field Biologist field. I received my bird banding permit in 1998, became a certified bird bander by the North American Banding Council in the fall of 2003, currently the crew leader for a Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) station; Principal Investigator in looking at the changing butterfly fauna in Allegany State Park, NY and the status and ecology of the Northern Saw-whet Owl in Allegany State Park, NY.

I love viewing photographs of all kinds and most of my pictures are uploaded on flickr for use of my blog (see link below)!

I'm Male.

Mon@rch's Nature Blog (you must visit)

Mon@rch's contacts (187)

Linda's HD

The Official White House Photostream

Mon@rch's public groups

Birds in hand Frosty Friday Ivory-billed Woodpeckers & Others in the Campephilus Genus Birds of Allegany State Park Jamestown Audubon Photo Club Fluttery Friday the VIP & UNDERGROUND set lists Northeast Deciduous Forest fork group	Nikon D70/s Users a monarch for mon@rch!! Jamestown Audubon Dragonflies & Damselflies of New York Buffalo Herps in your hand! Insects in your hand! Allegany State Park (aka - ASP)

A bit more about Mon@rch...

Occupation:	Field Biologist
Interests:	Birds, Butterflies, Community Ecology, Vista Views, and having fun!!

Testimonials

Muhammad Sarwar says:
"Fall of 2006 is when I came to know Tom. Tom has a very interesting job and he loves it too. The way he shares his hobby and his work with the flickr community is very colorful. His photostream is full of wildlife that is always around us, but is seen only by people like Tom.

Thank you for sharing your passion with us!"

1blessedmom (Home Again, But Oh So Busy) says:
"Tom was one of my first contacts on flickr. He is a very kind person who has been a real inspiration to me. Many of his nature shots will simply wow you. Be sure to check them out. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you so much for your friendship and for your inspiration!"

sarahsflickr says:
"Simply put, Tom's life, work and photography are all an inspiration! His photostream is compelling, fascinating, and edifying. I am grateful I crossed paths with him and can enjoy the beauty he brings to flickr each day."

thru jens eyes says:
"Tom was one of my very first contacts here at Flickr and quickly became a friend.
He shares his passion for nature with us thru his wonderful photos and his informative notes and comments. Not to mention his nature blog which is always a fun read.
I’ve enjoyed his stream from day one and have learned so much about all the critters I see and love. I’ve also learned that Tom’s heart is just as great as his photos.
Thanks for sharing yourself, your images and your knowledge Tom!"

aneye4wonder (Ineta McParland) says:
"Not only Tom's pictures are wonderful, but also very educational. He leads us on his adventures and teaches us a lot about nature. He is a true naturalist and it shows from his incredible work. Thank you, Tom. You are awesome!"

Bird Mom says:
"Tom is an awesome photographer.
He takes a large variety of nature pictures.
Not only does he take wonderful pictures, he also puts so
much feeling into the writing of each photo.
Tom does a lot of volunteer work in his area.
He volunteers to work with both, Adults and Children.
I have had the honor of meeting and working with Tom.
He's as kind in person, as he is on flickr.
Not only is he a true "FLICKR NUT", he is also a true friend.
Thanks for being such a wonderful flickr friend!
Tom - All I can say is...
BRAVO!"

Lady-bug says:
"I just adore Tom! His love of nature shows so nicely in his pictures, and seeing them makes my soul sing. He's one of the most interesting people I've "met" on flickr, and I would feel so honored to meet him in person someday. I always think of him when I see butterflies. Keep up the wonderful work, Tom!"

Chrisser says:
"Tom certainly has provided not only some amazing photos of his own to Flickr, but has also provided some great comments on my photos including many of my insect photos. I've posted some of his photos to my Favorites and he has done the exact same with some of my photos, also. :-)"

dreamscapepics says:
"Mon@arch is the best naturalist photographer I have seen. All of his photo's have such interest and a interesting story as well. His work is both educational and insightfull. Always pleasing to the eye!
He goes out of his way to comment on other's as well. All of these qualities make his photostream a delight, and a respected member of flickr!"

Rokkin Foto says:
"Mon@rch's photos are simply amazing! Folks like Mon@rch that work to preserve wildlife and natural forms of life are valued citizens in any community. I have the utmost respect and admiration for Mon@rch!"

TrombaMarina says:
"Mon@rch is the kind of person, naturalist, and photographer that enriches the flickr community enormously. I am very thankful that he spends the time and energy sharing his knowledge, technique, and art with the rest of us."

arny johanns says:
"i truly have learned so much more about nature as i look at toms photos..you can see his obvious interest in flowers and butterflies as well as for other interesting subject..
i am glad i met tom on flickr..he´s a source of information and a great commenter too!
looking forward to many more great photos here.."

jennimi says:
"Wonderful composition, your respect of the subject matter is apparent, species closeups and identification appreciated.... a librarian in Buffalo loves you!!!!!! I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy! - j"

neesflynn says:
"Easy access to Mon@rch's photostream is a must for any nature lover. Through his eyes you will get a view that is hard to find elsewhere and is hard to duplicate. But you will learn something about his photo subjects as well. Sit back and relax. This is the funnest science class you will ever have!"

JAEbugs says:
"It is a great deal of fun taking my daily walk through Mon@rch's photostream. I don't have easy access to a state park so it is nice to have an online link to Tom's park. It's like having a state park right in my own home. He is so kind to share with us his vast knowledge of the plant and animal worlds. Keep snappin', flickr friend! :)"

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