Birds are immensely complex creatures, and scientists discover fascinating facts about them every day. Mysterious behaviors such as migration are only recently being solved — and Rebecca Heisman is eager to share this research with the world. 

Rebecca is a science writer based in Walla Walla, Washington with a deep passion for birds. She has worked with organizations such as the Audubon Society, the American Bird Conservancy, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the Wilson Ornithological Society, and the American Ornithological Society. 

In March 2023, Rebecca released Flight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration, and she joins us today to discuss the remarkable story of how we know what we know about bird migration.

Click play to find out:

• The many mysteries of bird migration that have been solved. 
• The tracking devices used to trace bird migration patterns. 
• The details needed to effectively concentrate conservation efforts.
• Why certain bird populations are declining.

To learn more about Rebecca and purchase her book, click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C