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Beakuency welcomes Gillian Duer, the seasonal outreach coordinator of Rheinstrom Hill Audubon Center & Sanctuary in Columbia County.

With her background in environmental education and science communication, Duer has played an active role in raising awareness of the exciting development of forest restoration at the sanctuary that has led to significantly more bird sightings. Her programs provide tool sets for the local community to understand the natural world more deeply. In this interview, she shares the challenges and rewards of community outreach, her career path in environmental work, and her passion for outdoor education that nurtures respect and caring for others which she believes ultimately leads to protecting the environment.

Bird-inspired music of the month:
An owl song by Southeast of Rain 东南有雨, a US-based experimental duo, and music from The Secret Lives Of Birds, a 2024 release by Patricia Wolf, an Oregon-based artist who “dives deep into her personal library of field recordings and birding experiences, writing songs that show the variety of emotions and wonders that birds bring.”

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"Beakuency" invites the local community to be inspired by the joy, beauty, and wisdom bird enthusiasts find in the nature of our neighborhoods. Every episode features an interview with local bird people, plus a freeform mix of sound made by birds and humans inspired by birds. Hosted by Mayuko Fujino. Playlists and photos for the previous shows: https://beakuency.tumblr.com.