Pinau Merlin, trip leader, mammals
Pinau is fascinated by the natural world and loves to share that fascination with others by teaching and organizing trips to intriguing places. Pinau has led hundreds of field trips and expeditions. She is the author of several natural history books (Field Guide to Desert Holes, Guide to Bird Nests and Eggs, Hummingbirds of the West, Soaring Birds of the West) and numerous articles. Pinau and her work have been featured in Smithsonian magazine (12/01), on PBS and NPR. Pinau presents natural history programs to groups throughout the US, including National Wildlife Federation, Smithsonian, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, etc. She is vice president of Tucson chapter of the Arizona Native Plant Society and she also teaches tracking and outdoor observation skills.
For information and reservations – Please contact Tour group leader, Pinau Merlin at 520-546-9409 or email pinaumerlin@hotmail.com
Books by Pinau Merlin include:
A Field Guide to
Desert Holes
Hummingbirds of
the West
A Guide to
Southern Arizona Bird Nests and Eggs, Volume 1 Desert Areas
Published by Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Press, Tucson, AZ, 2001.
Randy Babb, Arizona Game and Fish Dept biologist. Herpetology, entomology
Randy is a veteran of many research expeditions to Mexico, Latin America and Africa and has taught thousands of workshops (such as “Herps for Twerps”) on everything from bats to bugs. Randy’s warmth, wonderful wit and incredible knowledge of the natural world make him a hit with participants.
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Rancho Esmeralda featured in Tucson Lifestyles, February 2004!
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info@ranchoesmeraldanogales.com
or call (520)
548-7278 -- (520)296-7622 (fax)