Ann Hoffmann is a retired elementary school teacher whose awareness of the world of birds came late in life. A memorable blush of red from a Vermilion Flycatcher caught her eye on the Mexico and US border at Quitobaquito Springs in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in 1982. From that point on she has enjoyed sharing this world with birds. Ann has enjoyed presenting Taking Root outdoor education lessons to the students at Edna Beaman Elementary School in Benton, California and serving on the Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance Board. Ann lives in Benton with her husband.