Why we need a naturalist renaissance
How time well spent with secretive kingfishers led author Marina Richie to see that we need more people of all ages and backgrounds to explore, record field findings, and connect with nature.
Marina Richie
Marina Richie is the author of Halcyon Journey: In Search of the Belted Kingfisher (Oregon State University Press, May 2022). She is a frequent contributor to BirdWatching, and her work has appeared in National Wildlife and other magazines. She lives in Bend, Oregon, and pens a bimonthly blog on her website, www.marinarichie.com.
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