Doug Wechsler

Doug Wechsler takes his inspiration from the jungles, swamps and seashores of the world as well as from his own backyard. By showing the wonders of nature and its humorous side he hopes to motivate his readers to deepen their interest in their natural surroundings.

An author photographer, and naturalist, Doug has been awarded the Gryphon Prize, The Correll Book Award, Green Earth Book Honor, Cook Prize Honor and other awards for his children's books. Doug lives in Philadelphia, but also volunteers for the Jocotoco Conservation Foundation in Ecuador. He is also a popular speaker and enjoys school visits.

Doug served as Director of VIREO (Visual Resources for Ornithology a part of The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.) As part of his job running the most comprehensive collection of bird photographs anywhere, he traveled the world to photograph birds. He has participated in expeditions to Borneo, Ecuador, Cuba, Panama, Cameroon, Alaska, and the Philippines.

His most recent books include The Hidden Life of a Toad, Marvels in the Muck: Life in the Salt Marshes and Frog Heaven: Life in a Vernal Pool.