John C. Robinson (biologist) facts for kids

John C. Robinson (born 1959) is an American biologist, writer, and champion for the environment. He has spent his career studying birds and helping people connect with nature. He is known for encouraging everyone, especially young people, to enjoy birdwatching.

Meet John C. Robinson

John C. Robinson was born in 1959. He loved nature and decided to study biology at Iowa State University. After college, he became a professional ornithologist. An ornithologist is a scientist who studies birds.

His Work with Birds and Nature

John C. Robinson worked for important government groups. From 1979 to 1988, he was with the United States Department of Agriculture. This group helps farmers and makes sure our food is safe. Later, he joined the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This service works to protect wildlife and their natural homes.

He also helped lead the American Birding Association. This is a big group for people who love watching birds. John C. Robinson also received a special award called the Audubon's Toyota TogetherGreen fellowship for his environmental work.

Sharing the Joy of Birdwatching

A big part of John C. Robinson's work is helping more people get involved with nature. He especially wants to encourage young people and those from minority groups to enjoy birdwatching. He believes that everyone should feel welcome in nature.

He wrote a book in 2008 called Birding for Everyone: Encouraging People of Color to Become Birdwatchers. In this book, he shares why it's important for all people to discover the fun of watching birds.

Books by John C. Robinson

John C. Robinson has written several books about birds. These books help people learn more about different bird species. Some of his well-known books include:

• Common Birds of Mount Diablo
• North American Bird Reference Book