Dr. Roger Lederer is an emeritus Professor of Biological Sciences at California State University, Chico, whose academic and research interests are ecology, environmental science, science education and ornithology. He has published over thirty scientific research papers, a textbook entitled Ecology and Field Biology, a popular book entitled Amazing Birds, and two field guides to birds. Dr. Lederer has taught ornithology and ecology, worked with environmental organizations and schools on research and education projects, has traveled to over 60 countries, and given many public presentations. He served six years as Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences, ten years as Dean of the College of Natural Sciences, Director of the Bidwell Environmental Institute, Manager of the 4000 acre Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve in northern California, and held the position of Endowed Professor of Environmental Literacy. He taught ecology and ornithology, and travels as a naturalist on cruise lines around the world. He also owns and maintains the popular website Ornithology: the Science of Birds.

Education: Ph.D. Zoology, University of Illinois, 1972               
Military Service: Captain, U.S. Army Medical Service Corps, 1963-1967

Positions Held : Professor of Biological Sciences, California State University, Chico (since 1972) Department of Biological Sciences Chair (1979-1986) Director of the Eagle Lake Field Station (1973-1977; 1986-1989) Associate Dean of the Graduate School (1988-1991) Dean, College of Natural Sciences(1991- 2001); Director, Bidwell Environmental Institute (2001-2004). Now retired.

Grants Awarded:1975 CSU, Chico grant for establishment of field study site at the Eagle Lake Field Station ($500) 1975 Frank M. Chapman grant of the American Museum Natural History for ornithological research ($185) 1976 Frank M. Chapman grant of the American Museum Natural History for ornithological research ($195) 1976 National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Participation ($15,000) 1975 CSU, Chico grant for ornithological research at the Eagle Lake Field Station ($285) 1977 National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Participation ($14,770) 1979 National Science Foundation Pre-College Teacher Training in environmental education ($44,000) 1979 Mazamas Research Committee Award ($430) 1980 CSU, Chico grant for course in Museum Techniques ($500) 1981 National Science Foundation Pre-College Teacher Training Course Improvement Award ($8000). 1982 American Ornithologist's Union Travel Award to attend International Ornithological Congress in U.S.S.R. ($650) 1986-87Contract (with Hardesty Associates) to develop Master Plan for Bidwell Park ($64,000) 1988 CSU, Chico Professional Development Award ($640) 1989 University of California, Natural Reserve System for operation of the Eagle Lake Field Station ($30,000 per year for 20 years). 1989-91Associated Students Awards ($8,000, $15,000,$15,000). 1991 Associated Students Award for computer network in ecology ($47,500). 1992 National Science Foundation/CSU, San Bernardino Science Teacher Development Project Award ($27,500). 1993/4 Department of Energy Science Summer Camp ($38,000). 1993-96 University of California, Irvine/Far West Laboratories award for an Institute forScience Education ($8,000 per year). 1993 Eisenhower Strategy Grant : Rural Science and Mathematics Teacher Recruitment ($14,500). 1993/94 Center for Mathematics and Science Education; $40,00 per year from the University of California. 1995 National Science Foundation Science Summer Camp Program $100,000. 1995 Toshiba Corporation of America, Hands-on Science Laboratory Activities; $4950. 1993-96 Chevron Oil Corporation, $3000 annually for Summer Science Camp 1996 National Science Foundation: $46,000 for ILI (Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement); 1997 Applied Materials. $45,000 for Center for Mathematics and Science Education 1997 Toshiba Corporation of America. Hands-on Science Laboratory Activities; $13,500 1998 National Science Foundation: A Problem Solving, Simulation, and Teamwork Approach to Teaching Integrated Science. $185,000; three years.

Honors Awarded: California State University Professional Achievement Award and the Foundation Research Award.

Other Activities: Environmental assessment consultant. Reviewer for National Science Foundation grant proposals. Reviewer for ecological and ornithological journals. Science education consultant for public schools. Consultant to Chico Museum and Bidwell Nature Center. Member of Advisory Board of Sacramento River Discovery Center and Colusa Environmental Academy. Editor for Open Directory Project for the category of ornithology. Developed the website Ornithology.com.

Professional Societies: Cooper Ornithological Society, Wilson Ornithological Society, American Ornithologist's Union, National Society of Field Ornithologists, California Field Ornithologists, Society for the Study of Evolution, Ecological Society of America, Organization of Biological Field Stations, American Institute of Biological Sciences, National Science Teachers Association, California Science Teachers Association

Publications:

Willson, M.F., St. John, D., Lederer, R.J., and S.J. Muzos. 1971. Clutch size in Grackles. Bird-banding 42:28-35.

Lederer, R.J. and L. Verner, 1972. An analysis of morphological variations: a comparison of some stream-dwelling fishes. Transactions of the Illinois Academy of Sciences 63:26-32.

Lederer, R.J. 1972. The role of avian rictal bristles. The Wilson Bulletin 84:193-197.

Willson, M.F. and R.J. Lederer. 1973. Constancy and determinateness of clutch size. The Biologist 44:141-143.

Lederer, R.J. and K. Fickett. 1974. Identification of bagged waterfowl by hunters in northern California. Western Bird Bander 49:70- 71.

Lederer, R.J., W.W. Mazen, and P.J. Metropoulous. 1975. Population fluctuation in a Yellow-headed Blackbird Marsh. Western Birds 6:1-6.

Lederer, R.J. 1975. Bill size, food size, and jaw forces of insectivorous birds. Auk 92: 385-387.

Schmeske, D., R.J. Lederer, and B. Cain. 1975.Selective utilization of highway ponds by migratory waterfowl. Western Bird Bander 50: 62-65.

Lederer, R.J. 1976. The breeding populations of piscivorous birds of Eagle Lake, CA. Am. Birds 30:771-772. Lederer, R.J. 1977. Winter territoriality and foraging behavior of the Townsend's Solitaire. Am. Mid. Nat. 97: 101-109.

Lederer, R.J. 1977. Winter feeding territories of the Townsend's Solitaire. Bird Banding 48: 11-18.

Lederer, R.J. 1977. Pacific Coast Bird Finder. Nature Guild Press. Berkeley , CA.

Lederer, R.J. and R. Crane. 1978. The effects of emetics on wild birds. North American Bird Bander 3:3-5. Lederer, R.J. 1978. Fluctuation of a marsh habitat and the reproductive strategy of the Yellow-headed Blackbird. Great Basin Naturalist 38:85-88. Lederer, R.J. 1979. Prey capture by flycatchers. Sociobiology 5: 43-46.

Lederer, R.J. and P.J. Sutherland. Introduction to Birds: Their Characteristics and Behavior. Slide set and narrative. Educational Images, Lyons Falls, N.Y.

Kapilow, L., J. Maffi, and R.J. Lederer. 1980. Yellow-headed and Red- winged blackbird nesting studies: a case for long-term research. BIOS LI 209-214. L

Lederer, R. J. 1981. Facultative territoriality in Townsend's Solitaire (Myadestes townsendi). The Southwestern Naturalist 25:129- 136.

Poddar, S. and R.J. Lederer. 1982. Juniper berries as an exclusive winter forage for Townsend's Solitaires. Am. Mid. Nat. 108:34- 40.

Lederer, R.J. and M.A. Sutton. 1982. The Animal Kingdom. Slide set and narrative. Educational Images, Lyons Falls, N.Y.

Lederer, R.J. and B. Singer. 1983. Pseudoscience and the University. Skeptical Inquirer 7:57-62.

Lederer, R.J. 1984. A view of avian ecomorphological hypotheses. Okologie der Vogel 6:119-126.

Lederer, R.J. 1984. Ecology and Field Biology. Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Co. Menlo Park, CA, 429 pp.

Lederer, R. J. 1986. Territoriality and food supply. Environment Southwest 513. Lederer, R.J. 1987. Chapters 46,47,48, and 49 IN Biology. Benjamin Cummings Publishing Co., Menlo Park, CA.

Lederer, R.J. 1988. Birds for Beginners. Roger Franke Press, Woodland, CA. Lederer, R.J. 1990. Bird Finder. Nature Guild Press. Berkeley , CA.

Lederer, R.J, 2007 Amazing Birds, Barron's Educational Series, 250 Wireless Blvd, Hauppauge, NY 11788