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Edge of the World Birding with Dr. George Divoky

Edge of the World Birding with Dr. George Divoky

Update: 2025-04-25
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In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally interview Dr. George Divoky, an ornithologist with a Ph.D. in Zoology. He shares his Spark Bird story, recounting how a sighting of a Slate-colored Junco in his childhood ignited his passion for birding.

He discusses his research on Black Guillemot and the challenges posed by climate change. Dr. Divoky also shares his personal experiences of solitude and connection with nature during his fieldwork in remote locations. 

George Divoky, bundled in cold-weather gear, sits on a remote, rocky Arctic beach with a black guillemot perched on his gloved hand mid-takeoff. His face is turned upward toward the bird, smiling, with a small pile of gear beside him.

(Photo Credit Joe McNally)

Resources & Links from This Episode

❄️ Friends of Cooper Island – Learn more about Dr. George Divoky's decades of research on Arctic seabirds and climate change: https://cooperisland.org

Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski

 

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Edge of the World Birding with Dr. George Divoky

Edge of the World Birding with Dr. George Divoky

Jenn Lodi-Smith, Janet McNally