Tom Murray has been an amateur wildlife photographer for many years. He write: "I've been a birder for a while, but in the last few years photographing the birds has become a passion, so my camera is with me on all my birding excursions, and I try to take pictures of every kind of bird I see."

Tom Murray has been named ZipcodeZoo Photographer of the Month for March, 2009 for his contribution of over 9,000 fabulous photos to ZipcodeZoo. Tom's insect shots are remarkable, with perfectly focused detail of the smallest parts of the smallest insects, and insects in flight and in action -- having sex, laying eggs, and eating each other. Birds and mammals seem to pose for the camera, whether they are newborn foxes or fledgling birds. Tom's identifications note sex, mite infestations, and other details the casual observer might miss. Tom's skill with the camera and skill in identifications will be of great value to naturalists around the world.