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A bird flits overhead. It’s an everyday occurrence, repeated hundreds, thousands, millions of times daily by creatures across the world. It’s something so normal, so entirely taken for granted, that sometimes we forget how extraordinary it is. But take that in for a moment. This animal flies. It. Flies. The miracle of flight has evolved in hugely diverse ways, with countless variations of flapping and gliding, hovering and diving, murmurating and migrating.

Taking Flight is an educational podcast series discussing various environmental topics through the eyes of birds. Certain episodes might focus on individual bird species, bird psychology, the effect of climate change on birds, interesting bird trivia, and how humans can help in bird conservation. Guest speakers might also appear from time to time. The goal of this podcast series is to generate some awareness for bird species and promote their conservation, especially towards the next generation. About the Author Shourjya Majumder completed his B.S. in Conservation Biology at the SUNY College ...