Ilene is a San Diego–based conservation photographer with a deep interest in birds and the local habitats that sustain them. Over the last five years, she has documented the more than 50 bird species that live in or pass through her backyard, along with numerous other birds found in coastal lagoons, inland deserts, and other local ecosystems. Through her photographs and writings, Ilene aims to educate and inspire others, motivating them to take small but meaningful actions that benefit birds and their environments.
