For this episode, my guest is Luke Safford, the Director of Engagement and Education for the Tucson Audubon Society. He coordinates the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival each year, is involved with the Tucson Valley Christmas Bird Count and also leads a number of field trips. Luke tells us about his role at the Tucson Audubon Society, planning the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival, and finally, about a bird commonly seen at the Sweetwater Wetlands: the Common Gallinule. While the cicadas are still out, they weren’t as loud this time around. I hope you enjoy the new intro and outro music!

If you're in Tucson this weekend, stop by and see me at the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival, I'll be there on Saturday (8/13/22).