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Bob Dolgan, Emily, Bill Davison, Isoo O'Brien, Kelly Ball
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  • Bob Dolgan

    I make documentaries about birds and write a weekly Substack. Based in Chicago.

  • Emily

    Emily is a nature, sustainability, and climate change writer.

  • Bill Davison

    I’m a writer, wildlife photographer, biologist, farmer, and agroforester, on a joyful journey to share my love of nature with others.

  • Isoo O'Brien

    Isoo O'Brien is an Evanston native and student at Kenyon College. An avid birder since age 9, Isoo leads field trips for local organizations and currently holds Cook County's big year record at 288 species.

  • Kelly Ball

    An Ohio native, Kelly Ball is a freelance writer based in Cape May, NJ.

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