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In this episode, we are joined by Rebecca Heisman, a science writer based in Walla Walla, Washington. Brimming with a deep fascination with birds, Rebecca has contributed to a number of publications, including Audubon Magazine, Sierra Magazine, Hakai Magazine, bioGraphic, Living Bird, and Bird Conservation.

In March 2023, Rebecca published Flight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration. In this book, she outlines the secrets of bird migration – from where and when they take off, to their flight paths and behaviors. 

So, how do we know what we know about bird migration? Tune in to find out for yourself…

Join us now to explore:

  • Where migratory birds spend most of their time. 
  • What migratory connectivity is, and what it tells us about bird populations.
  • Extreme actions that birds take in their migratory patterns. 
  • The importance of maintaining bird habitats.

To learn more about Rebecca and purchase her book, click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr