Halcyon Journey: In Search of the Belted Kingfisher by Marina Richie was published in 2022. Earlier this year Georgia read the book and knew she had to speak with the author. Halcyon Journey is the best of nature writing. Each ingredient in the book is wonderful on its own but together make an awe-some read. The Belted Kingfisher, the female Belted Kingfisher, the kingfisher in Indigenous cultures, kingfishers around the world, friendship, community science, scientific contributions, Western watersheds, family ties and memory, urban streams, and a woman naturalist and her adventures. And the illustrations by Ram Papish are outstanding. Richie answers a listener's question during our conversation--thanks to Michelle S. We are sure you will discover other elements in Halcyon Journey.

Marina Richie's website: https://marinarichie.com

Ram Papish's website: https://www.rampapishart.com

Season 4 of Your Bird Story aka CHIRP is funded with a ⁠⁠Voice for Nature Foundation⁠⁠ grant.

Creator and Host: Georgia Silvera Seamans

Producer and Editor: ⁠⁠Pod to the People⁠⁠

Bird vocalizations: ⁠Macaulay Library