After relocating to a rural area in the central Appalachian Mountains of the US, Adele Barger Wilson was delighted to discover Barn Swallows nesting near her door in 2011. She has been a fanatical lover of birds since childhood and, since 1988, has enjoyed wildlife photography, specializing in birds and deer. Her former professions have included those of legal secretary, data reductionist, and graphic illustrator.