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Sheryl Devore

Sheryl DeVore

location-pin Mundelein, Illinois

School: Northwestern University, 1989

Expertise: Birding, outdoor lifestyle

Sheryl DeVore

  • Expert on wild birds
  • Published in Birds & Blooms, the Chicago Tribune, the publications of the National Audubon Society, and the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
  • Journalism lecturer at Northwestern University
  • Presented many nature and bird writing classes and seminars for The Field Museum, The Nature Conservancy, Chicago Bird Alliance, the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Lake County Forest Preserves

Experience

Sheryl DeVore is a science, nature, health and social issues writer, editor and educator. In addition to being an expert on wild birds, she has been studying plants, insects and other natural wonders for more than 25 years. Her byline has appeared in Birds & Blooms, the Chicago Tribune, Chicago magazine, and the publications of the National Audubon Society and the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. DeVore has taught journalism classes at Northwestern University, as well as nature and bird writing classes and workshops for The Field Museum, The Nature Conservancy, the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Lake County Forest Preserves.

Education

  • Writing certificate, Northwestern University
  • Bachelor of science in education, Northern Illinois University

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Articles

great horned owl close up

How to Identify a Great Horned Owl

If you hear owl sounds in your neighborhood, it’s likely a great horned owl. Learn about their size, wingspan, nests, diet and more.
red-breasted nuthatch

Identify and Attract a Red-Breasted Nuthatch

Invite the nimble red-breasted nuthatch to your feeders with sunflower seeds and suet. These active birds are entertaining to watch.
how to keep bees and wasps away from hummingbird feeders

7 Natural Ways to Keep Bees and Wasps Away From Hummingbird Feeders

Bugs be gone! Discover seven smart and easy ways to keep bees and wasps away from your hummingbird feeders, without harming these pollinators.