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.