A Whole World of Seabirds with Peter Harrison
February 2, 2023
When it was first released in 1983, Peter Harrison’s Seabirds: An Identification Guide was immediately hailed as a classic of the birding literature, an accolade it not relinquished in 40 years. And so it was with much excitement that Peter released the New Identification Guide in 2021, practically a different and far more comprehensive book. Peter Harrison is an artist, an author and a conservationist, an MBE, and still perhaps the authority on the birds of the world’s largest biome.
Plus, an ignoble end to a first ABA Area record.
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One of the best episodes ever! Really, really enjoyed listening to this one on my walk this morning. Peter was a fabulous guest- thanks Nate!
Really fantastic! Thank you so much Nate for this insightful interview!
Good Morning, Nate,
Many thanks for an enjoyable hour with you and to be able to share my love and fascination for seabirds with your ABA Podcast listeners. Without healthy oceans, there will be no seabirds which would would be akin to life without laughter. Keep well and keep seabirding! Peter Harrison
I agree. One of the most interesting and inspiring interviews I have heard in quite a while. Peter Harrison’s life story clearly shows why he is THE expert on seabirds. All others are following his lead.
Wow this was an amazing interview- Definitely going to get this book-
This was my favorite episode. Peter’s story were so genuine and interesting
Peter Harrison’s story is so inspiring! Deciding to do what you’re meant to do and doing it – thank goodness for that!
Absolutely amazing. You asked great questions Nate!
I’ve heard good guests on the podcast before. That was nothing like Mr. Harrison. Such beautiful responses. His passion was immediately evident. Thank you to both of you in the interview.