Who's Behind Aves Specta?

Scott Richardson — child of the space age, observer of things in flight, tickler of the ether, struggler with the pen and pinhole. ☮️👨‍👩‍👧🖖🏻73

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Professional Background

Laudholm Trust

Marketing Director

2000–2024

I led the marketing program for the Wells Reserve at Laudholm for 24 years, developing messages and products to generate goodwill and inspire donations to the 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.

Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve

Communications Director

2000–2024

I ensured the Wells NERR was recognized for its expertise and rewarded for accomplishments made in pursuit of its mission. My communications program drove stronger site visitation and event attendance, promoted research findings, strengthened partnerships, and helped people connect their everyday actions to the health of coastal environments.

I created most of the print products distributed by the Wells Reserve and directed the organization's online presence. I managed the reserve's early web evolution, guided two complete website redesigns, and pioneered the reserve's use of email marketing, social media, and website services.

I handled media relations for the reserve, ensuring coverage of our programs and activities from Portland to Portsmouth and beyond, in print and on the air, by delivering ready-to-use content and intriguing leads.

Measured Progress

Editorial Consultant (freelance)

2000

Copy edited and copy matched customized statewide assessment tools for education testing firm then known as Advanced Systems in Measurement and Evaluation and later known as Cognia.

Oceanic Society

Seabird Researcher

1996, 1997

Directed volunteer participants in seabird monitoring projects coordinated with Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Delivered presentations on seabirds and wildlife management. Provided logistical support and acted as liaison.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Wildlife Biologist

1993–1999

Prepared status reports and recovery plans for species of special concern:

• Sea Otter recovery plan (2004) with MM Lance and HL Allen
• Common Loon status report (2000) with D Hays, R Spencer, and J Stofel
• Western Pond Turtle recovery plan (1999) with DW Hays, KR McAllister, and DW Stinson
• Lynx update (1999)
• Mardon Skipper status report (1999) with AE Potter, J Fleckenstein, and D Hays
• Gray Whale status report (1997)
• Olive Ridley Sea Turtle status report (1997)
• Ferruginous Hawk recovery plan (1996)
• Snowy Plover recovery plan (1995)

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Scientific Technician

1992

Surveyed for Marbled Murrelets and characterized their old-growth forest habitat.

Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (USFWS)

Biologist (volunteer)

1991–1992, 1993–1994

Surveyed marine birds, mammals, and turtles. Monitored seabird population size and reproductive success.

Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (USFWS)

Biologist (volunteer)

1990

Surveyed marine birds, marine mammals, and land birds. Assisted with endangered species translocation.

Education

The Evergreen State College

Bachelor of Science

1992

Concentration on birds and words.

Writing Samples

Since this is a page about me, these articles may be telling…

White Ibis

A rare bird caught on camera. — Read it on The Wrack, August 2022

An Earth Day Embrace

Climate change: A political hot potato. — Read it on The Wrack, April 2018

A Texas Legend

Remembering Tony Amos and oiled seabirds. — Read it on The Wrack, September 2017

Is That a Tick?

Spoiler: It's a different teeny thing. — Read it on The Wrack, June 2017

Marking Murky Milestones

When to celebrate, and what? — Read it on The Wrack, August 2016

Is It On The List?

Dovekie was on my wish list. — Read it on The Wrack, January 2016

Quite a Wrack Racket

Ecological treasure. Beach controversy. — Read it on The Wrack, September 2015

The 2-Minute Bird Walk

Panning the landscape, listening for caws and chips. — Read it on The Wrack, April 2014

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