Show Notes
It's finally here! The long-awaited Gull Joy episode. This week, Dexter and Jason converse with one of North America's most well-known gull experts, Amar Ayyash [https://www.illinoisbirds.org/amar-ayyash-a-birder-you-should-know/]. We sit down with Amar and discuss how he went from making French fry-infused eye contact with gulls as a kid to being the author of a sensational new gull text, "The Gull Guide: North America [https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691195896/the-gull-guide?srsltid=AfmBOop6iFlkjaK_bcdN_nwIf7r7xhYDG2iCX3TiJGQRpPq7z-8eHiUJ]." We dive into how to find joy in the pursuit of gulling. This includes visiting Cape May to see an Ivory Gull [https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/rarely-seen-ivory-gull-draws-birders-to-cape-may-county/article_7ab0ca68-e29d-11de-8968-001cc4c002e0.html], hanging in landfills [https://www.audubon.org/news/birdist-rule-44-learn-love-landfills-and-sewage-treatment-plants], and enjoying a nice Gull Frolic [https://www.illinoisbirds.org/event/23rd-annual-ios-gull-frolic-2025/] every winter. Amar makes it clear that gulling can be for everyone. He shares his experiences with beginners and advanced birders alike. You can feel the gull joy emanating from every moment of this episode. If you are looking for a fun and inclusive discussion on how to get started, look no further. Be sure to check out the North American Gulls [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14ZXJM1hn3/?mibextid=adzO7l]Facebook page and anythinglarus.com [http://www.anythinglarus.com/] for the community you seek!
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