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The good news, Mr. McCommons argues, is that we’ve been here before and—through unlikely coalitions of amateur naturalists, clubwomen and conservationists—recognized birds as a resource that needed protection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

In their publication, the team writes, "His passion and dedication to wildlife education and conservation have inspired naturalists and conservationists worldwide, including the authors of the paper."

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2025

Big Bear Lake’s famed bald eagle couple has flown the coop, and naturalists are pointing to the city’s July 4th fireworks celebration as the likely culprit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2025

In the days after the fire, Ms Sampson and a group of naturalists surveyed the land to assess the potential impact of the wildlife.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

Thanks to Maria’s training, they were both accomplished artists and budding naturalists in their own right, but they had been severely limited in other ways.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman