About this episode
Wildlife biologist Alex Troutman shares his journey from a fishing enthusiast to a professional conservationist, highlighting the connection between fishing and bird appreciation.
Wildlife biologist Alex Troutman jokes that he was always destined to be a fisherman. But Troutman family fishing trips taught Alex to appreciate birds, too. On the Bring Birds Back podcast, Alex reflects on his journey from being a critter curious kid to becoming a professional conservationist and
People in this episode
Guest: Alex Troutman
Topics covered
- fishing
- conservation
- wildlife biology
- bird appreciation
- personal journey
Keywords
- wildlife biologist
- fishing
- conservation
- birds
- personal journey
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