In our season finale, we pay tribute to Tom Johnson, a distinguished bird expert and an exceptional human being, who passed away unexpectedly in 2023. Tom was a guiding light in the birding community, known for his profound knowledge, infectious enthusiasm, and unwavering dedication to bird conservation and science. This episode features an interview with Tom, recorded shortly before his passing.

• Listen to the American Birding Association's podcast tribute to Tom here. 
• Learn more about Tom's impact on the birding community here and here in these two remembrance articles. 
• Imagine yourself birding with Tom with this multimedia trip report he created about his 2023 Field Guides tour to Nome, Alaska. 

And with that, folks, we're closing out for a short summer break. Thanks for listening to Life List and we'll be back in July with season five!

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