Spark Bird: Murry Burgess and the Painted Bunting

Urban ornithologist and children’s author Murry Burgess has always been interested in wildlife. But she first felt a spark for birds on a college field trip to Dauphin Island, a beach town on the Gulf Coast of Alabama that’s a famous stop-over site for migratory birds. There, she saw a dazzling male Painted Bunting that amazed her both with his colorful plumage and incredible migration journey. Now Murry is a professor researching how urban environments impact birds, a children’s book author, and co-founder of the nonprofit Field Inclusive, which advocates for safety and diversity in the outdoors.

This is Field Inclusive Week, an annual week of connection, learning, and empowerment for all field biologists and outdoor enthusiasts! This year’s virtual events build on a legacy of diversity, inclusion, and field safety. Learn how you can participate at fieldinclusive.org.

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