E08 J. Drew Lanham – Poet, Birder and Philosopher!

In this episode of NaturallyScott, Scott Harris sits down with Dr. J. Drew Lanham — poet, author, wildlife biologist, and Distinguished Professor at Clemson University. Drew shares his unique perspective on birding, conservation, and culture, weaving together history, identity, and the natural world. From conversations with Audubon and Thoreau, to teaching “conservation and cultural ornithology,” to reflections on Black Birders Week and his “Nine Rules for the Black Bird Watcher,” Drew challenges us to connect the conservation dots in new ways. Along the way, he talks about poetry, history, and what it means to truly “identify with birds.”