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The adventures of a third-generation birder trying to re-native his yard and track down the American Pipits who murdered his favorite uncle.

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  • Nathaniel Bowler

    I'm a third-generation birder trying to re-native my western-PA yard. Life list of 578 species (latest: Harris's Sparrow). American Pipits murdered my favorite uncle.

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    Field biologist, boyish adventurer, fledgling geezer. I write about the natural world and the human condition.

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    I am a nature-based wellness specialist, professional birding guide, award-winning author, podcaster, and lecturer providing nature-based wellness, Mindful Birding, and Forest Therapy programming for people of all ages.

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