Florence Merriam Bailey was an ornithologist and author who created the first modern field guide to birds. She is best known for her detailed guide to the birds of New Mexico, which she wrote after years of field studies and travels in the early 1900s. Her approach to field ecology and bird conservation were unique and, we think, still relevant almost one hundred years later! Listen in for some discussion on shotgun ornithology, the formation of the Audubon Society, and the experiences of women on scientific collecting trips.