Sheryl DeVore

About the Author

Sheryl DeVore, served as chief editor for the Illinois Ornithological Society for 25 years and has written three other books on birds as well as others on gems and stones and gardens. Sheryl photographs and writes about birds and other nature subjects for many publications including the Chicago Tribune, Natural Awakenings Magazine, and Outdoor Illinois Journal. She served as department editor for the American Birding Association and has presented various programs on birds, native plants, and other topics for various organizations. Both Steve and Sheryl were presented with the environmental writer of the year award by the Chicago Bird Alliance, formerly Chicago Audubon Society.