S6 E18: A World Class Destination. A conversation with Tom Brown.

About this episode

Mathew G. Radford interviews Tom Brown about birding, conservation, and the legacy of Marcia Obara.

Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated! You will love this episode with Tom Brown. We chatted about MARCIA OBARA (THE OXYGENATED BIRDER) who the birding community recently lost, the great birds on his property in deep southern AZ, and the history of PATON CENTER FOR THE HUMMINGBIRDS. Thank you for listening and thank you Tom! Support the show

People in this episode

Host: Mathew G. Radford

Guest: Tom Brown

Topics covered

• birding
• hummingbirds
• conservation
• community
• nature

Keywords

• birding
• hummingbirds
• Marcia Obara
• Tom Brown
• Paton Center
• southern Arizona
• conservation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PATON CENTER FOR THE HUMMINGBIRDS

Places: deep southern AZ

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