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Author Roel Loera, Aquifer Protection Coordinator Mr. Loera was hired by the EAA in December 2005 and has been a member of the Aquifer Protection team since January 2019, where he leads the coordination, monitoring, and reporting for the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program conservation easements. He holds a B.S. in Range and Wildlife Management from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Prior to joining the EAA, Roel guided birding trips in South Texas and worked as a keeper in the San Antonio Zoo’s avian department. Design & Editing

Jesse Chadwick, Hydrologic Coordinator Ms. Chadwick analyzes groundwater and geologic data for the EAA’s Aquifer Science program. She earned an M.S. in Earth Sciences from Montana State University and a B.A. in Geology from Princeton University. Direction Thomas Marsalia, Aquifer Protection Supervisor Mr. Marsalia oversees the monitoring of conservation easement properties in the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program. He earned a B.S. in Environmental Management from University of Houston-Clear Lake. GIS and Mapping Taylor Bruecher, Hydrologic Coordinator Ms. Bruecher performs GIS-based geospatial analysis for the EAA’s Aquifer Science program. She received a B.S. in Geography from Texas State University and is pursuing an M.S. in Geology from Sul Ross State University. Photography JesseChadwick Food Sources at the FRP (p. 3), Lark Sparrow (p. 15). Roel Loera Painted Buntings (cover), Waterways (p. 4), Bottom Woodlands (p. 4), Hilltop (p. 5), Golden-Cheeked Warbler (p. 8), Mockingbird (p. 10), Yellow-billed Cuckoo (p. 10), Vulture (p. 11), Red- tailed Hawk (p. 11), Red-shouldered Hawk (p. 11), Shrike (p. 11), Painted Bunting (p. 12), Cardinal (p. 12), Summer Tanager (p. 12), Black and White Warbler (p. 13), Golden-cheeked Warbler (p. 14), Ruby-throated Hummingbird (p. 15), Canyon Wren (p. 15). Becky Marsalia Indigo Bunting (p. 12), Redstart (p. 13), Black-Throated Green Warbler (p. 13), Yellowthroat (p. 13), Magnolia Warbler (p. 14), Nashville Warbler (p. 14), Yellow-Breasted Chat (p. 14), Chickadee (p. 15). ThomasMarsalia Open Meadows (p. 5), Dense Woodlands (p. 5).

GUIDE TO BIRDS OF THE FRP

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