Joni Ellis shares her passion for the conservancy of migratory birds. She is the founder and Executive Director of Optics For The Tropics. This non-profit organization provides binoculars and supplies to Caribbean, Central, and South American biologists, researchers, teachers, and students studying birds. This conversation on the tailgate gives an insight into her work and the trips she leads to countries like Cuba. You can contact her by visiting www.opticsforthetropics.org