Dave Bowles developed a love of birds while growing up in his rural home just outside ofBirmingham, Alabama. He also has a talent for writing, which was first noticed while a student at Jacksonville State University, where he wrote for the school newspaper for four years.Upon graduation, Dave pursued a career as an Army Aviator, retiring at the rank of LieutenantColonel. Dave's fascination with birds has been a life-long interest, as has his writing talents, which served him well throughout his military career and subsequent pursuits. As a certified life and leadership coach for a large industrial company, Dave has coached dozens of individualsthrough difficult challenges, further developing his insight into human behavior, and authored widely-read leadership columns. Dave and his wife Abby live on the Chesapeake Bay, where they enjoy watching birds and chasing their four grandkids.
