Wildlife biologist Alex Troutman jokes that he was always destined to be a fisherman. But Troutman family fishing trips taught Alex to appreciate birds, too. On the Bring Birds Back podcast, Alex reflects on his journey from being a critter-curious kid to becoming a professional conservationist and field guide author.

Listen to the full episode on season 8 of Bring Birds Back. Find it in your favorite podcast app!

More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.

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