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”BLOOM ASKS AN ORNITHOLOGIST

Describe your relationship with nature.

I feel part of nature rather than a human looking on to it. Being in nature is where I feel happiest and watching birds helps me cope and manage life.

What got you into birding at such a young age?

I’ve been out birding with my parents and older sister since I was nine days old – it’s just what we did. My third

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