Alison Világ pays attention for a living. She counts migrating ducks at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory in Michigan. It's key to getting a pulse on different bird populations. But for Alison, counting ducks is more than just science – it's an escape from the expectations of others.

This is a guest story from Points North, a podcast about the land, water, and inhabitants of the Great Lakes region.

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