Among many wonderful things in this round up (thank you!), I love the mention of e-bird! Though I'm not a birder, I love birds and I'm birder adjacent.. several of my colleagues study birds as do many of the students I teach. It's equally delightful to be reminded how niche are some interests that can be a whole, familiar universe if one is inside it. I feel the same about writing as literature and craft (not academic "misery", which is the only way many of my colleagues experience it). Loving writing and enjoying it (even though it is of course effortful) is a niche interest of mine in some circles and the entire universe for other circles I'm in. :)
This is how I felt. "Wait, people don't know about ebird?" says I, the person who grew up within walking distance of a bird sanctuary and is regularly astounded when someone can't identify what I think is the most common of birds, like a robin or a chickadee.
Among many wonderful things in this round up (thank you!), I love the mention of e-bird! Though I'm not a birder, I love birds and I'm birder adjacent.. several of my colleagues study birds as do many of the students I teach. It's equally delightful to be reminded how niche are some interests that can be a whole, familiar universe if one is inside it. I feel the same about writing as literature and craft (not academic "misery", which is the only way many of my colleagues experience it). Loving writing and enjoying it (even though it is of course effortful) is a niche interest of mine in some circles and the entire universe for other circles I'm in. :)
This is how I felt. "Wait, people don't know about ebird?" says I, the person who grew up within walking distance of a bird sanctuary and is regularly astounded when someone can't identify what I think is the most common of birds, like a robin or a chickadee.
Thx for being awesome 🌟🌟 Always a joy to read your comments & collections.