About Loren
Top of South Chinese Mtn., Quadra Island, BC.
Baxter State Park, Maine.
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Over the course of my adult life, I have worn numerous professional hats: carpenter, teacher, scientist, environmental consultant, photographer, guide, and writer. At my core, however, I am a natural historian. As such, I have a deeply ingrained desire to document and share the things I observe and experience. This desire has led me to my current position as a writer, photographer, and instructor/guide.
I have a PhD in animal behavior, evolutionary biology, ecology, and eco-physiology. My background in research is augmented by almost five decades of natural history experiences and observations. My academic work was focused on understanding the causes and consequences of phenotypic variation at the individual, population, and community levels. I investigated a broad array of questions, including how early life experiences shape the adult phenotype, what factors influence wildlife health, and how species respond to natural and novel environmental stressors. I have been drawn to teaching throughout my life, spurred by a desire to share my passion for science and nature with others. That same desire motivates my current work as a writer, guide, workshop leader, and photographer. Peruse my work, check out my workshops, and reach out to me via the email link below if you would like to connect. |
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Loren Merrill leads photography and field ornithology workshops for Down East, is an instructor for Audubon's Hog Island Photography camp, and is a research affiliate
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
