Elwood Monroe Martin

Elwood “Woody” M. Martin, born in Iowa October 22, 1934. Elwood honorably served his country in the US Army for 6 Years. Before his service in the Army, he obtained a master’s degree from Iowa State. He worked for the Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center for 45 years. He loved the natural world and belonged to many environmental and wildlife organizations. During his career he participated in many bird counts and studies including a 50-year study on Red Shoulder Hawks, He was also a bird bander, and he climbed trees to band young eagles, hawks, owls, and other birds. Elwood also enjoyed collecting stamps. Elwood is survived by his friend Marty, his sister Barb, Niece Joni, Nephew Scott and 3 Great Nephews.

There will be a celebration of life announced at a later day.