About this episode
Marcus Rosten discusses the significance of American Herring Gulls at Freedom Park in Buffalo, New York, in the context of Black Birders Week.
Birder and naturalist Marcus Rosten loves to watch the American Herring Gulls that flock to Freedom Park in Buffalo, New York. Once a final stop for freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad, the park is also known for supporting birds that face an uncertain future. For Black Birders Week, Marcus
People in this episode
Guest: Marcus Rosten
Topics covered
- birdwatching
- American Herring Gulls
- freedom seekers
- Black Birders Week
- conservation
Keywords
- birding
- gulls
- freedom
- nature
- Buffalo
- conservation
- Black Birders Week
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Underground Railroad
Places: Buffalo, Freedom Park, New York
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