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Beakuency welcomes Peter Galgani, a wildlife photographer and staff member at the Columbia Land Conservancy. Peter discusses his bond with nature in the Hudson Valley that he cultivated through art and conservation work. Central to his work is patience and finding joy in each small step, along with his passion for capturing contexts that serve an important archival purpose for future generations, something AI-generated wildlife imagery cannot provide. His stories encourage others to foster connection, not just to wildlife, but to fellow people who share stewardship of local outdoor spaces, which could be one antidote to the mental health crisis we are going through here in the U.S.

Peter’s wildlife photography onlybirdz.com

Peter’s Youtube channel

Columbia Land Conservancy

The interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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Hosted by Mayuko Fujino, "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.

Read the interview transcripts and see more photos at beakuency.substack.com.

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