Bald Eagles, Bear Cubs and Hermit Bill

Ronald A. Joseph was born in Waterville, Maine, in 1952 and grew up in neighboring Oakland. He developed a love for the outdoors and wildlife on his grandparents' dairy farm in Mercer, where he spent many weekends, summers, and vacations working and exploring. He especially loved birds, a passin nurtered by his mother, and spent hours perched on stacks of hay bales watching swallows dart in and out of the barn to feed their nestlings. That fascination led him to study ornithology at the University of New Hampshire where he earned a degree in wildlife conservation. He later earned a master's degree in zoology from Brigham Young University. In 1978, he began a career as a state and federal wildlife biologist, mostly in Maine, bugt also for a time in New Hampshire and Utah. One particular focus during his career was the restoration of endangered species. He is now retired, but continues to speak, volunteer, and lead birding trips. He lives in Sidney. This is his first book.

"No one has taught me more about the North Maine Woods than my friend Ron Joseph."

—Paul Doiron, Registered Maine Guide and author of the Mike Bowditch series of crime novels.

Joseph is a keen observer of nature, including humans…This collection of stories is a gift to any reader who enjoys a well-told tale…”

—Northern Woodlands Magazine

“As a keen observer, listener and writer, Joseph gathered experiences tough and tender, hilarious and poignant, resulting in revealing stories of insight, education and entertainment.”

—Bill Bushnell, Kennebec Journal