#095: Gerrit Vyn's photography has been inspiring conservation action across the globe for many years. 

Starting out his career as a natural history photographer, Vyn's current position as a Producer with Cornell Lab of Ornithology (hello, dream job!) has him traveling across the continent and the globe documenting disappearing bird species. 

It's not an easy job, physically or emotionally. But as a conservation photographer, this particular focus on birds serves conservation on several levels. 

Vyn says, "My work often focuses on birds because they are such powerful and visible indicators of environmental health and change. Connecting people with birds is often a first step in opening people’s eyes to the natural world around them – and to the unprecedented environmental crises now unfolding." 

His work has been featured in National Geographic, Audubon, Living Bird, BBC Wildlife, GEO, Natural History, National Wildlife and The New York Times.

But best of all, his images have been used by conservation organizations large and small to help bring measurable impact for species. 

In this episode, Vyn shares: 

• What it means to make conservation images that can be put to meaningful use
• The benefits of photo blinds and how to use them 
• The emotional impact of working in this field, and how he keeps moving forward
• Unforgettable experiences in the field, including being the firsts person to film spoonbill sandpiper chicks
• And much, much more

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