Dr. Erick Masias and I talk about his relatively recent and intense start as a birder, and his involvement in the Chicago birding community, the BIPOC birding community, the local birding scene in Chicago, and about his upcoming move to the central California Bay area for residency.  I really enjoyed hearing his story and stories.  I hope you do too.Paper on the breeding and migration of high Arctic breeding Sabine's Gulls. The Joy Bird PodcastThe Urban Birding FestivalWindy City Bird LabChicago BIPOC birders on InstagramErick on InstagramThe Field MuseumAs always see the Bird Banter Blog post for more info and links.Thanks for listening. Good birding and good day!